Wise Women Circles and Qigong

 

“The circles of women around us weave invisible nets of love that carry us when we are weak and sing wtih us when we are strong.”
- Sark

Artwork by Autumn Skye Morrison

 
 

The evolution of Practicing Grace Qigong and the birth of the Wise Women Circles:

In June of 2016, after completing my teacher training, I began offering Qigong classes to a small group of friends. I was nervous and awkward and had post-it notes on the floor to remind me of the timing of the movements and the breaths. But behind my nervousness was a calling to persevere and an even deeper knowing that I was being asked to create something more than a simple class. Even during my very early classes I was compelled to gather everyone in a circle before and to set an intention for our practice.

Overtime this ritual expanded into a sharing circle, and by the spring of 2018, a completely new way of gathering and practicing Qigong was birthed. As with real birth, the birth of the Wise Women Circles was not without pains and challenges …and, as in real birth, the contractions led to expansion and the more I surrendered to the process, the smoother it went.

 Fast forward to today. It is hard to even grasp how much has changed.

The pandemic forced me to take all my classes online, and the pandemic provided my family and I an opportunity to move to the west coast. Though a long held dream of mine, I always imagined moving away from Calgary would mean the end of my Wise Women Circles. What I never imagined was that this move and the move to online classes would deepen connections, expand the energetic field, and create true heart opening experiences within my circles. Yet, this is what has happened!

I never cease to be amazed at how spirit continues to weave together the right messages at the right time, and bring together incredible women who are ready to hear and heal. The women who are currently part of the Wise Women Circles feel deeply connected to one another and feel that they are part of a caring community. Though separated geographically, there truly is no distance between us. I am deeply honoured to facilitate deep, safe and sacred connection in this ever-growing community!

 

CLASS DESCRIPTION

(all classes take place online via Zoom unless otherwise indicated)

Nurture your body, mind and spirit and replenish your energy in a warm and nurturing setting. This two hour weekly class is truly a unique opportunity to rest, connect and grow!

Each circle begins with a short grounding guided meditation. During this time, we co-create a field of healing energy. Full and attentive presence by all participants ensures an energetic transmission of love and light. We then proceed with a 35-45 minute Qigong practice in which participants are guided to use slow gentle movements, breathing techniques, and focused visualizations designed to release blockages and balance the overall flow of energy throughout the body. In addition to guided movements, you will have the opportunity to listen to your body and move or stretch as desired.

I then share a passage called the “Treasure Trove” which is a compilation of my own inspired writing as well as the sharing of trusted spiritual teachings. This is followed by the the opportunity for each participant (if desired) to share a feeling or observation and to be held by the unconditional presence of the group (click here for more information on the sharing circle portion of our gathering). Participants receive access to the weekly “Treasure Trove” via a client’s portal.

Small class size ensures a connected and meaningful experience!

SPRING SESSION OF WISE WOMEN CIRCLES
April 3 - June 13, 2023

 
 

MONDAY EVENING CIRCLE, 6:45 - 8:45 pm (Mountain Time)
April 3, April 17, April 24, May 1, May 29, June 5, June 12
NO circles on April 10, May 8, May 15, May 22

TUESDAY MORNING CIRCLE, 9:30 - 11:30 AM (Mountain Time)
April 4, April 18, April 25, May 2, May 30, June 6, June 13
NO circles on April 11, May 9, May 16, May 23

Financial Exchange*: $175 for all seven circles

*Includes FREE access to my Video Library and Drop-in Qigong Classes and Heart Transmission Circles (see below for more information). Please note that I do not want anyone to miss out due to financial limitations. If the suggested financial exchange is not possible for you, please do not hesitate to reach out to me as I will be happy to make accommodations.

💗Heart Transmission Circles💗


The Heart Transmission Circles are a profoundly rich experience which I am honoured to facilitate and offer to all registered Wise Women. After a guided meditation, each woman will receive a few moments of silent presence and focused love from everyone else. The length of time for the heart transmission circle to be complete will vary depending on number of attendees (often taking less than the full hour allotted).

Drop in Qigong and Heart Transmission Circle for the Spring Session will be offered predominantly on Thursday evenings
(approximately every two weeks)