by beckywhitmer | Mar 13, 2012 | Community, Events, Qigong
Taoveda Qigong Yoga Flow
In this vibrant experiential workshop, with Matthew Sweigart, AOBTA® Certified Instructor and David Goetz, CMT, Certified Yoga Instructor, participants will be guided through breath, movement, posture, stillness, affirmation and imagery into a felt sense of Medicine Wheel of Meridian Energy. An exploration of Yin/Yang, Elemental and Somatic functions yields a state of balanced well-being. Practitioners of Qigong, Acupuncture and Acupressure will experience Meridian Channels as manifestations of a vibrant Medicine Wheel gaining valuable insight to inform their personal practice. Taoveda Qigong Yoga Flow is also excellent for client education, offering accessible, functional applications of Meridian Energy Flow in a daily exercise format. In cultivating Meridian Qi through Taoveda Qigong Yoga Flow, all systems of Body, HeartMind and Spirit are purified, nourished and energized. Learn more….
Matthew Sweigart began his healing journey in 1985 with a Macrobiotic Dietary transition and the study and practice of Japanese Shiatsu through the Ohashi Institute, NYC where he was on Senior Faculty for 15 years. Learning personal qi cultivation with dozens of various Qigong, Yoga and Native American ritual elders brought forth in Matthew a direct experience of the Medicine Wheel of Meridian Energy, through which HeartMind Bodywork and the Taoveda Qigong Yoga Flow system was developed. He is co-founder/director of the HeartMind Bodywork Training programs.
David Goetz is a graduate of Indiana University and Boulder College of Massage Therapy. Owner of Bodywork Bistro, co-owner with Matthew Sweigart of HeartMind Bodywork. Dave developed a strong interest in Yoga and Taoism during his late teens after his favorite cousin died suddenly from a fever. He began searching earnestly for answers and while in college he met a teacher who showed him how to connect within to his “Inner Stream of Joy and Contentment”.
He began studying Shiatsu in 1990 with Matthew Swiegart. He continued his yoga practice within the Iyengar yoga tradition. In 2003 he began practicing Qigong and personal cultivation with Master Chunyi Lin, Master Li Jun Feng, and Roger Jahnke. In October of 2010 he completed his 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training at Core Power Yoga. He now teaches Shiatsu, Yoga and Qigong at the new Bodywork Bistro Living Arts Center, and for “Healing Spirits Massage Training Center” in beautiful Boulder, CO.
by beckywhitmer | Feb 23, 2012 | Community, Events
Class Schedule:
All classes meet: 2:30 – 6:15pm
April 14-15, 21-22
May 5-6, 12-13
Overview
Students will learn the locations and functions of the twelve regular channels of meridian energy flow and use this as the foundation for giving a full HeartMind Shiatsu basic treatment. Proper mechanics of the Body/Mind/Spirit will be practiced to ensure that the technique flows easily and effortlessly and that the health and wellness of the practitioner is maintained. Personal Life Energy Cultivation practice through the HeartMind Qigong exercise system will be incorporated so that practitioners can learn the vital art of self-care for the longevity of their career as a touch therapist.
Content:
Students will learn
Practical:
• HeartMind Meridian Qigong exercise sequence
• How to locate and properly stimulate 24 Acupoints
• Whole person basic HeartMind Shiatsu treatment
• Proper Body/Mind/Spirit Mechanics
• One Faculty Supervised Student Clinic Session
Theoretical:
• Yin/Yang Energetic Principles
• Twelve Regular Channels Organ Network Locations and Functions
by Matthew Sweigart | Jan 24, 2012 | Events, News
Come celebrate the grand opening of HeartMind Bodywork’s new home in Boulder, CO at Bodywork Bistro Living Arts Center.
Tuesday January 31st, 7-10pm.
- Catered by Shine Restaurant & Gathering Place ~
- Free Chair Massage ~
- Music by DJ Deva ~
In our beautiful training studio overlooking Boulder’s infamous Flatirons, we will also have ongoing qigong and yoga classes, community documentary nights, and workshops. Visit bodyworkbistro.com for all of the details.
by beckywhitmer | Jan 11, 2012 | Bodywork, Community, Events, Shiatsu
In this workshop students will learn the foundations of the Flying HeartMind
Shiatsu techniques. Leveraged lifts and supported stretches release accumulated
energy patterns in a delightful and dynamic way.
• Life Energy manifestations in Body, Mind and Spirit
• Dynamic stretches and movements
by beckywhitmer | Jan 11, 2012 | Bodywork, Community, Events, Shiatsu
In this workshop, students are introduced to the HeartMind Shiastu method,
adapted to be given on a standard massage table. Life energy meridian and specific
points are learned and practiced for effective incorporation in any massage practice.
• Prone and Supine approaches
• Specific point combinations
• Proper body mechanics for Shiatsu on the Table
• Stretches and Qi transmission methods
by beckywhitmer | Jan 11, 2012 | Bodywork, Community, Events, Shiatsu
In this class we introduce the application of HeartMind Shiatsu principles and techniques in chair massage. Shiatsu literally means “finger pressure”. The art of HeartMind Shiatsu brings heartfelt presence, ease, concentration and energetic mindfulness to our bodywork practice. Participants will be introduced to the basics of the HeartMind Shiatsu Two-Hand Technique, meridian line stretching, and acu-point stimulation while working with a client seated in a massage chair.
• Addressing the meridian lines of the upper body
• Upper back, shoulder, arm and hand acu-points
• Neck and head acu-points for pain relief
• Proper body mechanics for HeartMind Shiatsu in a chair
by Matthew Sweigart | Jan 5, 2012 | Events
In this workshop participants will learn the Acuyoga Chakra sequence, blending in the theory of Personal Development, Cycles of Seven and Eight System of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
• Acuyoga Chakra Sequence
• Cycles of Seven and Eight
• Integration of Life Stages
• Balancing the Shushumna
by Matthew Sweigart | Dec 12, 2011 | Meridians, Qigong, Shiatsu
Qigong is a study of the energy of the whole universe, which includes physics, chemistry, psychology, biology, astrology, electricity, and medicine. Qigong, the cornerstone of traditional Chinese medicine, has been practiced in China for over five thousand years.
“Qi” or “chi” (pronounced Chee) means air or breath, vital energy, or the Universal Force that forms all animate and inanimate things. This complex energy substance, fundamental to life itself, is comprised of an informational message and its carrier energy. “Gong” means work, the function and benefit of this energy, or self-discipline leading to the art of mastery. Qigong teaches you to use your mind, body, and spirit together to unblock energy and balance Yin and Yang energy in the body.
Energy Blockages in the Meridians
Once a blockage is formed, energy cannot flow freely in our energy channels. These energy channels, or meridians run throughout the body to keep it fully functioning. There are twelve main channels and eight reservoir channels. Each channel serves a specific purpose and function. The main channels carry energy to wherever energy is needed in the body. Extra energy in the main channels flows to the reservoir channels. The body draws on energy in the reservoir channels when the main channels run low.
Blockages in the main and reservoir channels prevent energy from getting to all parts of the body. When body functioning slows down or stops, we feel sick. If we want to get well, we have to remove those blockages and open channels, this rebalances the Yin and Yang energy. If we want to live a long and healthy life we have to live in such a way as to keep our Qi reserves full and balanced and not squander our reserves by letting all of energy dissipate through our senses. Qigong, stillness (meditation) and living simply help to minimize this loss of vitality.
Formula for Health and Longevity
Ancient Qi masters developed a formula for health and longevity based on the Qi:
Inner Harmony = Qi Flow = Health and Longevity
This formula is the foundation of all Chinese medicine, acupuncture, and herbal medicine. Concepts in Western science such as coherence, resonance, and integrated body/mind function are parallel to the concept of harmony in China. In the West science points to numerous forms of flow including blood, lymph, brain chemical distribution, nerve transmission, and the movement of ions.
When they added the capacity to purposefully cultivate inner harmony through personal practices the ancients created this formula:
Practice + Intention = Inner Harmony = Qi Flow + Health and Longevity.
Qigong helps keep our energy balanced and flowing. Shiatsu is a tool which is used to help others to keep their energy balanced and flowing, thus maintaining Inner Harmony, Qi Flow, Health and Longevity.
by Matthew Sweigart | Sep 23, 2011 | Events
Come to our Free Introductory HeartMind Qi-Yoga-Flow taught the next three Saturdays, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8 10am-11:30 at Wonderland Lake south lawn. (weather permitting)
by Matthew Sweigart | Sep 13, 2011 | Meridians, Shiatsu
In video number 4 of the HeartMind Shiatsu™ Education Series, Matthew Sweigart teaches us the acupressure / acupuncture points and location of the large intestine meridian.
