The Eight Treasures Qigong:
Ancient Movement Practice Aligning Body & Spirit
Hosted by dr. Kat Brady, LAc.
6:30pm PT // 9:30pm ET
Tuesdays: 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23
The Eight Treasures is one of the oldest and most well-known Qigong forms from China. This form was originally developed to heal the joint disorders that monks would develop after long years of sitting in meditation. The 8 movements of this form gently stretch and strengthen the connective tissues of the body while activating and regulating the acupuncture channels.
In each class of this 5 part series Dr. Kat Brady, LAc., will slowly go through each of the 8 parts of this form while weaving in Daoist and Chinese medical wisdom that will bring each movement alive.
Instruction will include possible modifications to each movement to suit your body regardless of your movement ability or flexibility; modifications involving a seated version of this practice can be taught upon request. The Eight Treasures form will be complemented by other Qigong practices including shaking, self-massage, and mantra to heighten your practice.
Dr. Kat Brady, LAc., is certified to teach The Eight Treasures by the Ling Gui International Healing Qigong school under the instruction of Master Liu He. While many Qigong lineages practice a form of the Eight Treasures, the Ling Gui version is unique in its beauty and deep connection to Daoist practices.
No experience in Qigong is required for this class. The Ling Gui variation of the Eight Treasures form is an amazing form for both beginners and long time practitioners alike.
Classes will be taught online over Zoom. It's advised to find a quiet place to practice where you will have room to move around. Comfortable clothes that are easy to move in are recommended.
Please inform Kat of any health conditions that may impact your ability to perform the movements in this class.
This class will take place on Tuesday evenings for 5 weeks, from 3/26 - 4/23, beginning at 6:30pm PT // 9:30pm ET. Replay video will be available for missed classes.
Exchange // $80 - $120 sliding scale for 5 classes
*Pre-registration required
Sign Up: https://firebird.as.me/online-qigong
*A few lower cost 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. They have studied various forms of karate from a young age including Goju Ryu, Shotokan, and Kempo for which they achieved the rank of second degree black belt. 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, and is a certified Usui Reiki Master teacher.
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