Meridian & Medical Qigong, Yoga, Meditation
led by Carol Z, CMQ, RYT, MPA, Certified Qigong & Therapeutic Yoga Instructor

Qigong (Chi Kung) is a practice of meditative & gentle, yet powerful, flowing vitality & longevity movements for all ages which blends well with Yin & Gentle Yoga for optimum deep tissue & bone health, and for calming the nervous system and bringing clarity to the mind.

This practice of Medical & Taoist Qigong includes Elixir Light & White Crane forms, along with Yi Jin Jing, to balance the planetary chakra & organ meridian systems, while improving flexibility, strength, coordination & inner harmony. The practice also prevents or reduces normal (aging) tissue buildup in knees, hips, wrists, shoulders & the entire spine and has proven beneficial for stress release, fatigue, stiffness, cardio & bone health.

The class will focus on Qigong movements and include 20 minutes of Yin and Gentle Yoga, ending with a Restorative Yoga guided meditation. Qigong & Yin Yoga blend well together to strengthen deeper yin fascia of the joints, ligaments, tendons & bones, including hips, pelvis & spine, along with toning & aligning the yang nature of the muscles. Along with Gentle & Restorative Yoga, Qigong is a nurturing practice for anyone, including those recovering from injury, surgery or illness. This practice increases pranic flow, restoring wholeness to mind, body & spirit.

Qigong exercises can be done standing or seated for your comfort. No qigong or yoga experience necessary. All levels welcome. Please wear comfortable clothing.

Dates & Time:
Thursdays 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6 – 7 pm. $15 per class. Please pay instructor directly prior to class.

Carol holds a Medical Qigong certification from the Mi Zong School lineage. She also holds a qigong certification from Robert Peng, with whom she continues her studies. She has also studied with primary martial artists & qigong masters Nan Lu; Yang, Jwing-Ming & Ken Cohen and has been teaching qigong for over 20 years.

As a Certified Yoga Therapist for over 12 years, she is also certified in Hatha yoga, Yin yoga, Pre-Natal yoga & Children’s yoga and draws from teachings of Swami Satchidananda, Iyengar, Anusara, Bernie Clark, Biff Mithoefer, Judith Lasater & Jivamukti. Her therapeutic yoga teacher, Cheri Clampett, whom she has assisted in NYC teacher training classes for over 10 years, designed the Therapeutic Yoga Kit with Biff Mithoefer.

As an Integrative Energy Educator & Consultant for adults, teens, children & pets, she focuses on nutrition, Ayurvedic health practices, clinical homeopathy, western herbs & liver cleansing protocol, guided imagery, Reiki, EFT & yoga kalachakra astrology. Carol facilitates Creative Healing* art, meditation & guided imagery workshops in NYC & the tri-state area.

She was one of the first teachers with certifications in both qigong & yoga disciplines to teach in the tri-state area and can be contacted at cazstarpup@aol.com for qigong, yoga therapy, pre-natal or children’s yoga or Integrative Health private sessions, or if you have any questions about this class or her practice.