“FINDING YOUR CENTER”

Qigong for late summer strengthens the Earth element of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The movements support the stomach and spleen, transforming the emotions of worry and anxiety into a sense of centeredness and balance.

The Late Summer season is a time to focus on balance, especially in times of chaos or worry. By staying centered, we can navigate the high energy of the Fire season, Early Summer, without burning out. This emphasis on balance is an important life lesson, reassuring us that we can maintain ease and avoid disease with the right approach.

Each season has a theme, so we create an intention that leads us to a new destination or a new perspective on how we want to live our lives. Each season propels us to the next. Late summer is the fruiting of our lives, and Fall brings us the harvest.

Qigong helps bring order into one's world. Through the practice, one removes what damages one and adds what sustains one. Qigong and Tai Chi are gentle, expansive practices that offer a profound way to access genuine peace and well-being. It helps the body relax while giving the mind something to focus on—a beautiful practice for regulating your nervous system while tapping into the natural flow of life.

Each class will focus on the seasonal movements, organs affected by this season, and inspirational intentions to connect with the nature of late summer. We will practice together as a community and energize ourselves to feel the Joy that late summer brings this time of year.

Qigong is a comprehensive practice that encompasses the body, mind, spirit, and energy.

The Dance of Unity

Like ripples on a tranquil pond,

Our movements connect in a sacred bond.

In each step, we are never alone,

Community makes our practice home.

BENEFITS OF A ZOOM COMMUNITY-BASED CLASS

• It will keep you motivated to practice with a group
• More personalized attention from the teacher
• Extra in-depth knowledge of a Seasonal Qigong practice
• You will learn to understand your body as an energy system, reclaiming your natural healing abilities.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• The first 10 minutes describe what the class will focus on, along with setting your intention for what you need from the practice.
• Forty-five minutes of qigong/tai chi include a warm-up, gentle healing, and seasonal and functional Qigong movements to energize all your systems.
• Ten-minute guided relaxation, and setting an intention to move into the next moment of your day.
• I allow time for questions and comments to further explain the practice.
• You will receive a recording of the class, along with a 15-minute brief round-up, to practice independently.

QIGONG BENEFITS

• Simple, easy to learn.
• Lighter body, better sleep, less pain, or relief.
• Smooth the whole body's qi/blood circulation while considering the health of internal organs, joints, and meridians.
• Improves flexibility, strength, balance, and coordination
• Overall well-being

ABOUT DEBBIE

Debbie Belaus is an online certified Qigong teacher specializing in the older population. She founded Qigong With Debbie, a culmination of over forty years in the healing arts as a yoga and meditation teacher, massage therapist, and wellness studio owner for ten years. Debbie's journey as an older woman in her late sixties opened her to the practice of Qigong. This energy-based protocol focuses on movements that are more conducive to helping the body repair damage and restore vitality lost over time. The practice of Qigong can help you be your best healer as you approach your wisest years. Her classes offer space and comfort, safety and acceptance, and she honors the inevitable changes that come with the aging process. You will leave feeling energized, inspired, and motivated to age with confidence and grace.