Bend Aiki Martial Arts
Traditional Japanese Martial Arts
Aikido, Yoga, and Qigong Programs
for Adults and Children
As of October 1 2011. All Programs except for Adult Aikido are on hold (this is due to loss of public training space, Adult classes are being held at a private location. If you are interested in training).
Please contact Sensei for info.
Qigong
"Qigong is essentially a philosophy for living life with mindfulness, an awareness of the present that leads to better understanding of ourselves, others, and the world in which we live. Qigong is as large as nature and full of suprises. It is the bridge that brings us back into harmony with nature.”
- Master Liu He
In Chinese philosophy, the word Qi loosely equates with energy, although there is no western word that directly translates. Qi is energetic potential, movement, and manifestation. It is the vital force that helps to sustain all life. Gong translates as cultivation or work through discipline. Qigong might be interpreted as energy cultivation, but this is still a simple understanding. Qigong practice facilitates both healing and the prevention of disease. The natural result of Qi cultivation, conservation, and circulation is good health.
There are four basic branches of qigong philosophy and practice. No matter what forms we are practicing, with qigong, we are embracing our own transformation and change.
Instructor Bio
Kellie's study of the art of Qigong began in 2006 at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine where she earned a master's degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Her training continues today at the Ling Gui International School of Qigong where she has been trained in over 13 forms and several meditations as well as Taoist theory. Kellie is currently certified to teach two forms and will be adding new forms yearly.
As an acupuncturist, Kellie began to see the importance of patient participation in their own health recovery. Qigong is a healing modality that empowers the patient through opening the awareness of qi flow in the body, stabilizing the mental/emotional axis, and aligning the spiritual with the physical self. Through practicing and teaching Qigong, Kellie has helped facilitate holistic balance in herself and her students.
Kellie practices Asian Medicine in Central Oregon and studies aikido with Sensei Reitan at Bend AIki Martial Arts. If you have any questions about Kellie's Qigong classes, you can contact her at: qigong@bendaikido.com
Current Classes--Please see our schedule page for class times
Basic Qigong--This is an ongoing, weekly practice that entails learning to prepare the body to practice Qigong, some basic Taoist theory, with standing and sitting movements. Class topics and movements will change according to student population and needs.
1,000 Hands Buddha--This is a sitting form focusing on breath work and hand mudras for calming the mind and settling the emotions. This practice helps us to rediscover our innate, nobble heart, eliminate fear and suffering in our daily lives, and develop true happiness.
Dao Yin Wu Wei--This is a standing form akin to Tai Ji that is particularily beneficial for the elderly and chronically injured. The focus of this form is to bring the yin and yang energies of the body into balance.
Fees
Minimum $5-10 donation to the Bend Aiki Martial Arts scholarship fund.
