Qigong for addictions and cravings
Update: Embedded video added: It is a long story on how this new form came into being. For now, I will just settle on sharing what I wrote for the local newspaper… A humble effort at providing relief from addictions and cravings Less than three months after moving to South Boston VA in 2022, we […]
Laughing While Driving is a Good DUI
I left our home in South Boston, Virginia, five minutes later than planned. I was still going to be 25 minutes early for a class in Halifax, but that was later than I wanted. Heading up North Main, a lane was closed for powerline work. Once I cleared that, I had to wait in a […]
Mindful Living: Walking Mindfully for Physical and Mental Health
As infants, it is a milestone when we take our first steps and become toddlers. After that, do we give very much thought over the years to how we walk? As adults, many of us realize how a walk can clear our busy minds, and credit that to the benefits of exercise or getting outside. Wouldn’t it […]
New Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis class in Halifax
SUMMARY INFO Time and Location: Every first and third Thursday at 10am in the basement fellowship hall of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 197 Halifax Road, Halifax, VA; For those who need to avoid stairs, there is a curving walkway on the left side of the sanctuary building for entering a side door of the fellowship […]
Qigong and Tai Chi Schedule
Mondays 10:30am at South Boston YMCAQigong for Overall Health and Wellness Wednesdays 10:30am at South Boston YMCATai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Every Fourth Wednesday, 6pm(Wednesday the 10th in September)The Light Spiritual Wellness Center, 435 Main St., South Boston, VARegister at www.tinyurl.com/onetimeclassMonthly Qigong and Tai Chi Saturday, August 23, 10amSaturday, September 13, 10amThe Corner […]
New year ahead; a year in review
“Is this going to keep happening? I mean, is this class here to stay?” Something like those words came from a class member about a year ago who is now a regular. I hesitated, and then said, “I will keep teaching.” I hesitated because doubts entered my mind. Marina and I had moved from Georgia […]
Tai Chi for Arthritis
I’m now certified to teach three classes from Dr. Paul Lam’s evidence-based programs. See https://stillwatersqigong.com/schedule/ for latest schedule. See links below for more information about each program. A YouTube video of Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRQgXIrkagQ
What I teach. What I learn.
Since Qigong is an ancient practice, there are several thousand different forms and dozens of Qigong systems. All of the postures, movements and meditations I use are intended to be good for your overall health. Personally, I deal with anxiety, and all forms can help people relax and clear their minds. Some of the more […]
Focus on lung health at Second Saturday Qigong
Our Second Saturday Qigong Series is next up on November 11 at 10:30am. This is open to the community—membership at the South Boston YMCA is not required. Each Saturday class includes a basic introduction to Qigong for any new students plus a special focus. The emphasis of this class will be lung health with the […]
A logo at last
I worked with local artist Dane Ferguson on a new logo. Dane is also a talented singer/songwriter in Halifax County here in Southern Virginia. Dane first came up with a circular idea for the art, not understanding that I wanted to skew the yin yang symbol to look like water and a shoreline. He patiently […]