Qigong for Presence and Restoration:

A 7 week series for

self cultivation, practicing presence, and calming the mind

There are moments in life when we sense that something within us is out of alignment, and in that tension, we find ourselves wanting to slow down and reorient.

Besides the challenges of everyday life, we are constantly exposed to relentless streams of information, global trauma, and surface level relationships. It is no wonder many of us feel exhausted, unwell, and fragmented.

There is an emptiness we feel when ignoring the needs of the human body and the guiding whispers of the soul.

When we cultivate a quiet, intentional healing space, and commit to practices with clear guiding principles, we can lay the foundation for this process to begin.

You are invited to this 7 week series exploring the powerful, ancient practice of Qigong

Qigong is a practice of dynamic movement, stillness, posture, breath and attention that helps us cultivate embodied awareness. It has been practiced alongside many wisdom traditions in East Asia for thousands of years to support longevity, health, and spiritual alignment.

Over the course of this series we will focus on awareness of the 3 pillars of Qigong practice: the body, breath and the mind.

With these foundations in place we will practice a core Qigong sequence that is introduced gradually with a brief meditation at the end of class to let the exercises settle in the body. We will repeat and refine as we apply the principles of presence and receptivity through embodied practice.

Who is this for?

This series is for those who are drawn to exploring the inner life and methods that support the body in being a healthy, steady container for the mind and spirit. Each session you will leave feeling lighter, more calm and more present in your body and mind.

Qigong has powerful effects on the body and the mind. My hope for this series is that you can get a taste of what this powerful, ancient practice can give you, and encourage you to use Qigong in your day to day practice for health, longevity and spiritual alignment.

with Michael Perfetto

Michael is a certified Qigong practitioner with over a decade of dedicated study and practice. He is also a licensed acupuncturist, certified herbalist, and Medical Qigong practitioner, and has been in private practice in Olney, Maryland for more than 15 years.

He brings many years of clinical experience in the healing arts, alongside over 20 years of personal self-cultivation and spiritual practice rooted in multiple wisdom traditions. Michael is a lifelong learner who has engaged deeply with the teachings from A Course in Miracles, Contemplative Christianity, Taoism and Stoicism.

His work is guided by the intention to bring these teachings into lived experience, not merely as philosophy or theory, but as embodied, practical wisdom that supports healing, clarity, and integration in daily life. 

Details:

Schedule: 5 In-Person classes, on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8pm

2 Virtual Classes 2/4 & 2/25 6:30-7:30

Home practice: Optional, supported with recordings

Experience level: No prior experience required

Location: Octagon Room, Blueberry Gardens, Ashton MD

Time: 6:30–8:00pm

 Dates:

2/4 In-Person

2/11 Virtual – Meditations 

2/18 In-Person

2/25 V –Virtual – Review 

3/4 In-Person

3/11 In-Person

3/18 In-Person

Cost: $297

Commitment: Do your best to come to every class, as each session will build on the next