LEAVING WINTER BEHIND, WE WATCH FOR SIGNS OF SPRING AND IMIT

WHAT IS QI GONG? (pronounced chee gong)

MY QIGONG CLASSES ARE BASED ON THE FIVE ELEMENT PRACTICE WITH FOCUS ON THE FIVE ELEMENTS-METAL, WATER, WOOD, FIRE AND EARTH AND THE ORGANS THAT CORRESPOND WITH EACH-LUNGS, KIDNEY, LIVER, HEART AND SPLEEN.

QIGONG IS AN ANCIENT CHINESE PRACTICE (SIMILAR TO TAI CHI, BUT MORE FOCUS ON ENERGY CULTIVATION VERSUS TECHNIQUE). EACH CLASS STARTS WITH THE BREATH AND CONNECTING WITH THE PRESENT MOMENT, STRETCHING, WARM-UPS, “FLOWS”, BALANCE, MEDITATION AND RELAXATION TECHNIQUES.

NO EQUIPMENT IS NEEDED, PARTICIPANTS SHOULD DRESS COMFORTABLY AND BE PREPARED TO ENHANCE THEIR BODY, MIND, AND SPIRITUAL CONNECTION.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

TIER 2 LEE HOLDEN CERTIFIED TEACHER

Master’s in Health

Bachelors of Science in Physical Education

My teaching career continues with my a recent trip to Santa Cruz and obtaining my Tier 2 certification with Qi Gong Master, Lee Holden. This has been an amazing journey as I continue to learn not only from Lee Holden, but also John Platt, Nick Loffree, Mimi Kuo-Reemer, John Kirwood and Jenny Bertramlac. Due to these knowledgeable and caring Masters, I have been able to teach my classes with joy and confidence. Watching my students learn to activate and feel the qi/energy and enhance their own and beautiful spirit-mind-body connection has be rewarding to witness.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Margie lives in Falmouth, Massachusetts with her husband Scott, son Jared and Golden Retriever, Hunter.

RECOMMENDATIONS

The following “Wellness Friends” are highly recommended by Margie! They are tried and true!

Liz Saunders, Personal Trainer and Exercise Enthusiast at liz.wiserhealthandfitness@gmail

ENEA PHYSICAL THERAPY

Elaine Cody, Yoga Instructor at ecody05@hotmail.com

Gwen Carlton, Osterville Accupuncture

Summerfield Spa, Elizabeth Corey

Sandy Miranda, at Thumbtastic Massage

Stacey Zylinski, manicurist

Silas Barton, massage and reflexology

BELOW YOU WILL SEE PICTURES AND EXPLANATIONS OF THE MOVEMENTS OF FIVE ELEMENT QIGONG.

JOIN IN TO REFRESH YOUR QI IN ONE OF MY CLASSES-YOU WILL BE GLAD THAT YOU DID!☯️

CLASS OFFERINGS

🌺OFFERED ON WEDNESDAYS, AT THE MASHPEE SENIOR CENTER (OFF OF ROUTE 151) QIGONG CLASSES ARE PRESENTLY BEING OFFERED AT 9:45.

(DROP INS ARE WELCOMED)

THE UPCOMING MSC NEWSLETTER WILL DESCRIBE THE NEXT SESSION WHICH BEGINS ON APRIL 30TH AT 9:15. SEE MSC FOR MORE DETAILS.

WEST FALMOUTH LIBRARY📚

Visit the West Falmouth Library website (westfalmouthlibrary.org) to register for the 2025 classes. TWO SEPARATE CLASSES ARE BEING OFFERED .

BEGINNING ON TUESDAY, APRIL 15TH AT 5PM (6 CLASSES $60), this is on-going class with people with some qigong experience.🪴

An introduction/mostly seated Qi Gong class will begin on THURSDAY, APRIL 24, AT 10:30AM. The 4-week series is $40. STUDENTS are encouraged to sign up for the series, but drop-ins are welcomed for both classes for $15

Come and be“Qi-full” with us! 🙏🏼

Classes are offered at the Falmouth Senior Center. Registration for March and April IS OVER, but the May/June sign-up will begin SOON!

Please call 508-540-0196 for details or visit the Falmouth Senior Center website.☯

REACH OUT TO ME IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE ME TEACH A PRIVATE LESSON OR PRIVATE GROUP LESSON.🌀

You can reach me through this website or at mmitchellswimming@gmail.com☯️

SPRING TIME

Leaving winter behind! Be ready to sprout.

The Wood Element-Focus on Liver Health

Picture shows one of the Swimming Dragon positions taken in Park City, Utah.

Cloudy hands for the heart and fire element for summer!

DOING “CLOUDY HANDS” FOR THE FIRE ELEMENT IN SUMMER WITH KATHLEEN AT TANGLEWOOD IN LENOX, MA!

Moon Over the Lake

I love this gentle flow

Waterfalls in Croatia

This movement is called The Fountain for the Water Element associated with the kidneys and winter.

Filmed in Croati

Qigong in the Mediterranea-Croatia, Italy, France and Spain

Summer QiGong for the Fire Element associated with the Heart

Heart Energy for Summer

In Five Element Qigong, the heart is associated with fire energy and Qi. Summer activities celebrates connection to self, others and communing with nature. Being outside will fire you up!

Class Time

Heart Energy for Summer

Each Qigong summer class will have you feeling rested, relaxed and ready to recharge your spirit and body. Connect with your heart to cultivate joy, bliss, and self-love.

FALL CELEBRATES THE LUNGS AND METAL ELEMENT

This movement will increase confidence, courage and inner strength; as well as strengthening the lungs.

Photo taken in San Miguel, Acores

Video Tree Sways in the Wind

This Qi Gong movement is for the Wood Element focusing on the yin liver meridian and the gallbladder yang meridian.

This video was filmed on the St. Regis property in Park City, Utah.

❄️WINTER TIME IS A TIME TO REFLECT, REST AND RESTORE.❄️

The video below shows the movement called The Fountain and it helps to strengthen the kidneys-which are associated with the Water Element. Allow yourself this opportunity as the dark days of the year are upon us.

In the Five Element practice this relaxing movement brings in peace and tranquility, and releases fearful and insecure feelings.

This video was recorded in Lincoln, NH.

“Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens.”

Epictetus

ChiGong

LEAVING WINTER BEHIND, WE WATCH FOR SIGNS OF SPRING AND IMIT