Faculty - Noël Wright

Whether you want to evolve your yoga practice to a new level or simply learn new skills you can teach, Qi-Yoga is the class you have been waiting for! Learn the principle theories of Chinese Medicine, Acpressure points, Qigong exercises and Yoga poses that benefit health imbalances like insomnia, digestive problems, anxiety, PMS or pain to name a few. You can also teach or practice a Qi-Yoga class according to the 5 Elements of Chinese Medicine, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water or Wood. Qi-Yoga can be practiced in a chair and is accessible for everybody.If you found Chinese Medicine hard to understand, this workshop will help you discover a new way of practicing and healing.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) The Spring and the Wood Element is all about growth, hope and pushing past old ideas and habits. This practice will focus on asanas, acupressure, qigong and pranayama specific to the Liver and Gall Bladder (Wood Element) to promote a free flow of Qi. You will feel replenished and a sense of freedom from this practice. Let go of anger and irritability and emerge from your winter cocooning. This is an opportunity to grow in your yoga practice as well as in your personal journey towards health and healing.We learn to bend with the wind as our roots dig deeper and our branches reach towards the welcoming sun that springtime wields.

Being a woman can feel amazing, powerful and confusing and the physical and emotional changes we experience throughout our lifetime can sometimes be overwhelming. This class will explore common physical and emotional changes from puberty, through womanhood including childbearing years and menopause and use the tools of Qi-Yoga including Acupressure, Qigong and Yoga to feel balanced and prepared for whatever life hands us.

Do you ever stop and think about breathing? Perhaps in a yoga class, yes. But our lungs are amazing and for the most part, we never have to think about breathing! Let's explore some common Lung conditions, like asthma, allergies, long COVID and bronchitis and see how the simple practice of Qi-Yoga can help your lungs feel their healthiest. Our practice includes learning about the Metal Element of Chinese Medicine and the organs, Lungs and Large Intestines. The Metal element oversees our "ImmuniQi" and we will learn acupressure, pranayama and yoga poses to support healthy lungs and immunity.