25-W209 Qigong Fitness – Power Your Life – Energy+ – Jaime Mattae

Qigong Fitness – Power Your Life – Energy + will be an active, enjoyable basic introductory level course. While this is an active course, participants will learn what qigong means, its origins and long history. As an important aspect of the introductory element of the course we will cover the importance of stance, alignment, breathing and practicing within your comfort level. The focus of the course will be on learning and practicing a variety of movements in concert with good breathing practices to promote physical balance, mobility, flexibility and strength. These movements will also serve to promote a deep level of relaxation for both the body and mind. We will set aside some time in each class to learn a short “set” that participants will commit to memory so that they can continue a simple practice on their own after the course has finished.
Instructor: Jaime Mattae

Jaime is a Holden Qigong Certified Teacher and has completed Holden Qigong training in Five Elements, Three Treasures, Healing Sounds, Microcosmic Orbit, Tao Yin, Buddha Palm, Iron Shirt, Five Animal Frolics and more. She is also a certified teacher of Zhan Zhuang (Standing Qigong) and Ba Duan Jin (Eight Pieces of the Silk Brocade) by her Laoshi, Dr. Michael T. Caley, of Mountain Water Qigong. Jaime also has an avid interest in the field of natural health including western herbalism, naturopathy, nutrition, homeopathy and traditional Chinese medicine, and she has worked at a local clinic for many years. When Jaime is not doing qigong, she is spending time in nature, walking, cycling, paddling, camping and also enjoys playing her many ukuleles