I was preparing ceramic sculptures to represent the 8 Brocades Qigong. When I opened the lid of the kiln I got quite a surprise. The perfect figures I had labored to make had exploded. Staring at them I thought it was a complete disaster. I was tempted to throw it all away. The more I looked at the broken figures, the more excited I became. I began rearranging the pieces like a puzzle into something new. Something striking and meaningful emerged. I discovered beauty and wholeness in the re-creation of my wounded figures. We all have some imperfections, many have experienced traumas, and we survived. We do the best we can. We focus on our abilities, trying not to let our disabilities rule our lives. The 8 Brocades figures have transformed into a valuable teaching tool, more powerful and useful than an art piece hanging on my wall. I believe most everyone can benefit from this gentle healing Qigong practice. Each person can modify accordingly, taking into consideration their own limitations. This practice can be done standing or seated. I hope you enjoy learning, practicing and benefiting with the 8 Brocades Qigong. 8 Brocade Qigong Practice – Each Brocade Practiced 7 Times. 1) Carrying the Heavens with both Hands 2) Supporting Sky and Pushing Earth 3) The Archer’s Bow 4) Looking behind to cure Fatique and Stress 5) Bending over, Wagging tail to calm Heart Fire 6) Reaching down to dissipate Disease 7) Punch with Angry Gaze to increase Qi 8) Shake back 7 times to eliminate Disease. Click Here OR On the Picture For More Detail Click Here to Watch a Video of the 8 Brocades Qigong Practice
In our Qigong for Health classes I will be reintroducing a favorite traditional practice, The 8 Brocades Qigong. I have studied it several times with different teachers including a Shaolin monk. My favorite Qigong teacher for this practice is Mimi Kuo-Deemer. We will learn the 8 Brocades in class and I am sharing Mimi’s delightful video so you can practice whenever you wish. In our winter classes we will also practice Qigong with GRACE Chakra Balancing. This video is easy to follow and is a wonderful way to start your day. Wishing all of us a Happy and Healthy New Year. Chi blessings with gratitude Dove
Summer has arrived. Time to go to the beach and practice Qigong To warm up, energize the body, for greater strengthen, flexibility , And balanced wellbeing. You are welcome to follow along and enjoy. Chi blessings with gratitude Dove
Come join us and bring a friend or significant other Saturday May 26 from 3:30-5:00. We will practice Qigong on land then take it into warm healing waters, relaxing and energizing the body, mind and spirit. We will learn some partner trust support exercises experiencing Swimming Dragon. Space is limited so RSVP soon. See Contact Page Cost $45 per couple, or $25 Single.
Dear Friends You are invited to an exciting Interfaith Art Exhibit where I will be showing 3 pieces of collaborative work on Peace. I would enjoy seeing you at our Art Opening on December 3 from 1-4pm. Wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving. Shalom, Salaam and Peace with gratitude Dove “Collaboration and Connection” is the fourth interfaith art exhibition hosted by the Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California (ICCNC) and brings together artists from many faiths to express their commitment to interfaith understanding, coexistence, peace, and cultural dialogue. The impetus for this powerful exhibition is the desire to build bridges and create friendships through artistic collaboration. Thirty teams of artists have risen to the challenge of creating collaborative artwork with unique and stunning creations in a wide variety of mediums including painting, clay, fabric, metalwork, glass, found materials, photography, origami and much more. This art exhibition is sponsored by the Faith Trio, a 16 year alliance of the ICCNC with two other congregations in the Oakland area: Kehilla Community Synagogue and Montclair Presbyterian Church. Local non-profits, foundations, and community partners are also sponsors of the exhibition. The opening reception will take place at the Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California, 1433 Madison Street, Oakland, on Sunday, December 3, 1 – 4 pm. Free event. Light refreshments, speakers, live music by the Qirvah ensemble, and the opportunity to view artwork and meet artists. The exhibition runs through February 24, 2018 and is open to the public on Fridays and Saturdays from 12 – 4 pm. For more information, please contact Lea Delson at (510) 528-6725 or lea@lmi.net View the website of the interfaith art exhibitions here www.interfaithart.org
AQUA QIGONG Relax and revitalize with Dove. Come and experience the Ancient Art of Qigong, and its healing transformation as we do our practice in a warm natural pool. Feel your body and mind become balanced as you engage and connect with the Universal Life Energy through Wisdom Healing and Healing Dragon Qigong practices. Imagine the dragon inside of you: powerful, wise and protective, helping you transform negative energy into positive. Aqua Qigong will be held: Saturdays July 22-August 19, 2017 from 3:30-5:00pm At Dove’s home in San Rafael ( address given after RSVP) Cost per class is $25. 3 Classes for $65. Please RSVP as Space is limited. Call 415-484-5344 or email dove@dragonartsstudio.com Dove Govrin MA. ADTR. Certified Qigong Instructor Testimonials from Dove’s Aqua Chi Students: “Aqua chi with Dove strengthens and relaxes at the same time. Dove’s teaching and beautiful backyard brings serenity to your mind, body and soul.” P. Harris, San Rafael “Aqua chi is amazingly relaxing, yet energizing. Qigong forms that are difficult to do on land are effortless in the water. We exercise, we meditate, and we swim, in a warm pool surrounded by peaceful hillside. Splish, splash, I love it!” C. Chapman, San Rafael.
The work I am presenting reflects my deepest passions. Like the symbol of the tree it connects to body mind and spirit. I have been unleashing my creative energy through movement and art my whole life. It’s the essence of who I am as a person. As my hands dig deep and work the cold earth I become connected to my truest self and give birth to objects big and small leaving a piece of my soul in each one. Everything I make has meaning to me. My life reflects my art and my art reflects my life. Chakras are invisible wheels of energy within our physical body, I combined elements of the chakra’s by using Native American animals. 1st Root chakra, root energy, red, snake Represents connection to earth, strong earth support/ foundation 2nd Sacral chakra, sacral energy, orange, dolphin Water, vitality, pleasure, sense of self, abundance, receptivity 3rd Solar plexus chakra, yellow, hummingbirds Personal power, confidence, instincts, see vision fulfill dreams 4th Heart chakra , green, wolf Compassion, love, tenderness, helps open heart and be centered 5th Throat chakra, blue, bull Communication, expression, truth, honesty, freedom 6th 3rd Eye chakra, purple, owl. Intuition, psychic energy, mystical peace of mind 7th Crown chakra, light purple, egg. Spiritual, Enlightenment, Connection to the Devine, Universal Life Source. ~Dove Govrin~
Dear Friends It is a pleasure to invite you to a new Art Show at Falkirk in San Rafael. The Opening Reception is July 29 from 5:30 to 7:30. Below is the invitation and photos of the pieces I will be exhibiting. I hope you will be able to see this wonderful show. Show ends September 7. Have a Wonderful summer. Chi blessings with gratitude Dove
Relax and revitalize with Dove. Come experience the Ancient Art of Qigong, and its healing transformation as we do our practice in a warm natural pool. Feel your body and mind become balanced as you engage and connect with the Universal Life Energy through Wisdom Healing and Healing Dragon Qigong practices. Imagine the dragon inside of you; powerful, wise and protective, helping you transform negative energy into positive. Aqua Qigong will be held: Monday September 12, 19, 26 4:00-5:30pm at Dove’s Home in San Rafael (address given after RSVP) Cost per Class is $25. 3 Classes for $65 Please RSVP as Space is limited. Call 415 484 5344 or email dove@dragonartsstudio.com For more information please visit www.dragonartsstudio.com Dove Govrin MA. ADTR. Certified Qigong Instructor Testimonials from Dove’s Aqua Chi Students: “Aqua chi with Dove strengthens and relaxes at the same time. Dove’s teaching and beautiful backyard brings serenity to your mind body and soul.” P. Harris, San Rafael “Aqua Chi is amazingly relaxing yet energizing. Qigong forms that are difficult to do on land are effortless in the water. We exercise, we meditate, and we swim, in a warm pool surrounded by peaceful hillside. Splish, splash/ I love it!!!!” C. Chapman, San Rafael