The World in Motion: Exploring the Daoist Five Elements through Qigong
Hosted by dr. Kat Brady, LAc.
The Daoist 5 Elements of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water describe energetic movements of the macrocosm and microcosm and how they interact to produce the myriad things that exist. Through lecture and Qigong we will explore how these elements of nature can be felt both within our bodies, minds, and spirits as well as observed in the world around us.
Class will begin with a half-hour lecture with tea on the relationships of Yin & Yang and how the 5 Elements expand upon these concepts and describe the transitions as Yin transforms into Yang and Yang into Yin. We will then draw upon the rich Qigong lineage of the Ling Gui International Qigong Healing School in exploring how these concepts can be felt in the body. Class will include seated and standing aspects including movement, breathword, self-massage, and visualization.
No experience required. Each class will be crafted to be accessible to beginners and long-time Qigong students alike. No special clothing required but they should be easy to move in. Yoga mats and bolsters will be provided.
Exchange // $20-40 sliding scale
*Pre-registration required
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*Half-priced scholarships are available for those with financial need, with priority given to BIPOC. You can apply here: https://forms.gle/uUMTuavNKXfBFwpD7
ABOUT KAT: Dr. Kat Brady, LAc. (they/them) has studied and practiced Qigong for over a decade and is a certified teacher from the Ling Gui International Healing Qigong school under the instruction of Master Liu He. They bring their Qigong practice to life by blending in Chinese medical and Daoist wisdom to connect each student to their place as the pivot between heaven and earth. Classes often focus on the seasonal and cosmological energies of the moment and include movement, breathwork, mantra, and self-massage. Kat received their doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese medicine from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in Summer 2023 and has both a public and private clinical practice in SE Portland. In addition, Kat hosts Reiki sound baths and plays in the band Deer Friend with their wife Sarah Rayne, studies and practices the Yi Jing, has studied various martial arts traditions, and is a certified Usui Reiki Master teacher. @dr.kat.acu