Intention & Practice

A weekend workshop of Zhineng Qigong

as developed by Dr. Pang Ming

and hosted by Wisdom Qigong Meditation.

More about Wisdom Qigong Meditation

Wisdom Qigong Meditation teaches Zhineng Qigong to individuals and groups of all practice levels as well as offer Hun Yuan Qi Therapy. Clients are the curious and dedicated who wish to make a change in their physical, emotional, and mental well-being. You can find us in person as well as online: WisdomQigongMeditation.com

About this Workshop

This weekend offers focused engagement with Zhineng Qigong theory and practices. The topic of this workshop is Intention and Practice, two powerful components of any aspect of life.

The workshop is very practical by design. We are offering experiences you can implement into your life, in ways that are meaningful to you. Along with theory, discussion and reflection, a combination of gentle physical movements, chanting, and guided silent meditation will be shared and practiced throughout the workshop. The workshop team of Zhineng Qigong Teachers and Hun Yuan Qi Therapists are Joan Meier, Martha Work, Lenore and Russell Crenshaw along with Jared Laoshi, Zhineng Qigong researcher, Master teacher, and author of Let’s Practice Tai Chi.

Location:

Radiance Yoga and Wellness

211 E. Broadway Alton, IL 62002

Dates & Times:

Friday April 25 6:30p - 8:30p

Saturday April 26 9:00a - 12:00p (break 12:00p - 1:30p) 1:30p- 4:00p

Sunday April 27 9:00a - 12:00 (break 12:00p - 1:00p) 1:00p - 3:00p

More to know

Dressing in a way that is comfortable during gentle physical movement is recommended. Supportive footwear is encouraged.

During chanting and meditation practices; chairs, cushions, and mats are available. Please feel free to stand, sit, or lie down.

We will do all we can to facilitate an environment that is comfortable, and conducive for you to clear your mind, close your eyes, and transcend mental states. If at some point, you feel the urge to move from meditation into “nap-itation”, blankies & pillows are available, please enjoy!

Purchasing a gluten free, vegetarian lunch is available on the registration page. A refrigerator is available if you would like to bring your lunch.

Filtered water and tea will be available, please bring a beverage bottle and any other drink you would like.

The workshop is geared for all levels of practice.

For more information, please email: Joan@WisdomQigongMeditation.com

Enough about us…. We want to hear about you. (Please Put this on the registration page.)

Are you familiar with Zhineng Qigong? If so, please share experience: _______

What would you like to gain from this workshop?___________

What do you value in a workshop?_______________________

Are you currently focusing on an intention? If so, please share,________ .

Would you like assistance with an intention this is some way? _______________________.

Tuition

Tuition is as follows: In person attendance: $175. Online attendance $125. Scholarships available. Contact Joan@WisdomQigongMeditation.com to discuss available scholarships.

Dining Around Town

Restaurants near the workshop location:

The Brown Bag Bistro The Brown Bag Bistro - Alton, IL

Bluff City Grill Bluff City Grill | Restaurant & Banquet | Alton, IL

Old Bakery Beer Food Menu — Old Bakery Beer Company

My Just Desserts MY JUST DESSERTS ALTON, LLc - Home

Gentlin’s on Broadway (open 4pm-9pm) Menu - Gentelin's On Broadway

A Reliable Area Resource: downtownalton.com

Worth the Drive (come early stay late)

Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau: https://www.riversandroutes.com/

A drive north on the Great River Road :

Grafton, Illinois City of Grafton, Illinois | Great Rivers & Routes

Pere Marquett State Park Pere Marquette State Park

Elsah, IL Elsah is a river town founded in 1853. The ENTIRE TOWN is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

State Street Market (restaurant) Elsah IL.

Grafton, Illinois City of Grafton, Illinois | Great Rivers & Routes

The Nature Institute Olin Nature Preserve - The Nature Institute

Travel & Lodging:

Airport: St. Louis Lambert International (21ish miles).

Train: Alton Amtrak Station -1 Golf Road in Alton, IL 62002

Lodging:

Alton offers a variety of national chain hotels to quaint, quirky, and cute individually owned options.

The Workshop location is: 211 E. Broadway Alton, IL 62002