With Covid Safety in mind, smaller groups for fully vaccinated participants. Spring is here, flowers are in bloom, the therapeutic chlorine free pool is 90 degrees for a relaxing, invigorating, healing experience in my Spirit Garden Pool. Small classes are held Mondays and Thursdays from 3:45-5:00. Please note which day works best for you, and which sessions you wish to join, so we can accommodate all those interested. Aqua Qigong will be held: Monday: Session 1 May 17, 24, 31 Session 2 June 14, 21, 28 Session 3 July 5, 12, 19 Session 4 July 26, August 2, 9 Session 5 August 16, 23, 30 Session 6 September 13, 20, 27 Thursday: Session 1 May 27, June 3, 17 Session 2 June 24, July 1, 8 Session 3 July 15, 22, 29 Session 4 August 5, 12, 19 Session 5 August 26, September 2, 9 Session 6 September 16, 23, 30 Dove’s Home in San Rafael (address given after RSVP) Cost per Class is $25. 3 Classes for $65. Please RSVP as Space is very limited. Call 415 484 5344 or email dove@dragonartsstudio.com Dove Govrin MA. ADTR. Certified Qigong Instructor
Dear Qigong Students, Friends and potential Students, Spring has sprung and Chi energy is high. When a tree blossoms it is at the peak of its energy, chi. Winter is behind us and it is a joy to connect to this renewed life force. I invite you to tap into your own vital energy and join us for these classes. As I go thru my Healing of Cancer Journey, I find my best moments are when I am doing Qigong, strengthening and balancing my Body, Mind, Spirit. My favorite moments are when I am actually teaching Qigong as the Chi Field is stronger when more people participate. The fee is $10 per class, or $50 for unlimited classes per month, or $32 for Monday morning per month. Payment by check or Zelle. New students are welcome to try a week of classes for free. If I am not feeling well one day, and not able to teach, please take a free prerecorded class at that time, or anytime. Prerecorded classes and latest info is on my website Schedule Page. I will be offering the following classes: Monday Qigong for Health 11:00am First half of class done seated in a chair. Second half is standing if able. Always modify movements to your comfort and ability. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81711550467?pwd=U1M2WE83SnEyUVcwUmV5cXVDOFhRUT09 Meeting ID: 817 1155 0467 Password: 669718 Wednesday Wisdom Healing Qigong 6:00 pm First part of class done in a chair. Second part standing if able. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/98512944207?pwd=dWh1VzlJNlNZVXJobERFUnp3dHNSZz09 Meeting ID: 985 1294 4207 Passcode: 087796 Thursday Wisdom Healing Qigong 11:00 am First part of class done in a chair. Second part standing if able. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83050066201?pwd=Q3liYWdKVHI2Q2xEOVo5ekt1TUNlUT09 Meeting ID: 830 5006 6201 Password: 635560 Friday Wild Goose Qigong 11:00 am Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83441759261?pwd=WjE0bzJSbW9FMXlxc1g2OWM2KzhXUT09 Meeting ID: 834 4175 9261 Password: 170831 Tuesday Wild Goose Qigong at the Civic Center Duck Pond 3:45 PST Please RSVP to Laurie Steese lsteese@gmail.com Hope to see you on Zoom. Chi blessings with gratitude Dove
Come join me for a six month healing series of learning the 64 movements of the Wild Goose Qigong, an ancient Chinese practice, 1700 years old revitalizing the entire body mind and spirit. In this program we will open all channels of energy in the body, balancing, restoring, strengthening, rejuvenating and healing. We will learn a relaxing and invigorating warm up, stimulate acupressure points, and learn new movements weekly. The class will be taught every Friday at 11:00-12:15am pacific time on Zoom. Each class will be recorded. Tuesday afternoons from 3:45-5pm, the new movements will be taught at the Civic Center Duck pond, standing masked 8 feet apart, weather permitting. The cost is $10 per class. Classes begin in February through August. If interested please go to Schedule Page for Zoom info and link. Feel free to share this information. Wishing you a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year, Gung Hey Fat Choy. Chi blessings with gratitude Dove
Dear Friends and Students, As I go thru my Healing of Cancer Journey, I find my best moments are when I am doing Qigong, strengthening and balancing my Body, Mind, Spirit . My favorite moments are when I am actually teaching Qigong as the Chi Field is stronger when more people participate. I am happy to continue to offer Zoom Qigong classes through the Fall, October 1st thru December 21. NOTE: NO classes on Sept 28, Nov 26, 27. I will be offering the following classes: Qigong for Health, Monday 10:30-11:30PST First half of class done seated in a chair. Second half is standing if able. Always modify movements to your comfort and ability. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81711550467?pwd=U1M2WE83SnEyUVcwUmV5cXVDOFhRUT09 Meeting ID: 817 1155 0467 Wisdom Healing Qigong, Thursday 1:30-2:30PST First part of class done in a chair. Second part standing if able. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83050066201?pwd=Q3liYWdKVHI2Q2xEOVo5ekt1TUNlUT09 Meeting ID: 830 5006 6201 Password: 635560 Wild Goose Qigong Fridays 10:00-11:00 am PST Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83441759261?pwd=WjE0bzJSbW9FMXlxc1g2OWM2KzhXUT09 Meeting ID: 834 4175 9261 Password: 170831 The fee is $10 per class, or $50 for multiple classes per month, or $32 for Monday morning per month. Payment by check or Zelle. You can also find the Zoom Class links, to the class you want to take on my website, http://Dragonartsstudio.com on the “Schedule” page. If by chance I do not feel up to teaching that day, there is a link to take a free pre-recorded class. I hope to see you on Zoom Qigong. Even if you are new and have never taken my classes, give it a try. I would enjoy seeing you on Zoom. You are welcome to invite others. Wild Goose Qigong will continue at the Civic Center Duck Pond on Tuesday’s at 4:30 as long as weather permits. Please respond if you are interested. Chi blessings with gratitude Dove For more updates on my healing journey please go to http://CaringBridge.org/visit/DoveGovrin
Dear Students of Qigong, During these challenging times, taking care of our Body, Mind and Spirit is so important. Ancient Qigong brings us better health and well-being while improving balance, posture and strengthening our immune system. I am so delighted that I can continue to teach you Qigong for Health, Wisdom Healing Qigong and Wild Goose Qigong, and interact with you, through Zoom meetings. This is new for me, as well as you. There were a few hoops I had to jump though to finally get it right, and there may need to be more adjustments down the road, in which I will keep you posted. This is a time of constant change, hopefully for the better. Zoom is now requiring every Meeting to have a password. This new schedule will begin in May. The fee for Zoom Qigong is $10 per class.Or $50 for unlimited classes per month. If only attending Monday morning Qigong, $32. Checks can me made to Dove Govrin or payed with Zelle. zelle.com Thank you so much for those who have already sent your payment. NOTE: Our new class schedule is slightly different. ALL CLASSES REQUIRE PASSWORDS. The Wild Goose Qigong class has been changed from Friday’s to Thursday’s at 10am. In July the College of Marin will sponsor the Wild Goose Qigong, Thursday’s from 10-12. These Zoom classes can me added to your on line calendar, copying to “notes” Zoom Qigong Schedule for through July Monday Qigong for Health 10:30am PST. First half of class done seated in a chair. Second half is standing if able. Always modify movements to your comfort and ability. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81711550467?pwd=U1M2WE83SnEyUVcwUmV5cXVDOFhRUT09 Meeting ID: 817 1155 0467 Password: 669718 Monday Wisdom Healing Qigong 6:00pm PST. First half of class done in a chair. Second half is standing if able. Always modify movements to your comfort and ability. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81879715195?pwd=aTZrd0Z2T0dtcGJNYVlaZjdFdytUQT09 Meeting ID: 818 7971 5195 Password: 788055 Wednesday Qigong for Health 6:00pm PST. First part of class lying on a mat or bed. Second part seated in chair. Last part standing if able. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/98512944207?pwd=dWh1VzlJNlNZVXJobERFUnp3dHNSZz09 Meeting ID: 985 1294 4207 Password: 087796 Wild Goose Qigong Thursday’s 10:00am PST. Most of class is standing. Have chair available for acupressure massage. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81745370532?pwd=VnpQTjJRUUE4V29zL2ZUY21xWUM4QT09 Meeting ID: 817 4537 0532 Password: 931183 Note: recommendation for wild geese beginners, a mirror for your screen when learning and following the 64 movement form Thursday’s Wisdom Healing Qigong 1:30pm PST First part of class done in a chair. Second part standing if able. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83050066201?pwd=Q3liYWdKVHI2Q2xEOVo5ekt1TUNlUT09 Meeting ID: 830 5006 6201 Password: 635560 See you soon on Zoom! Chi blessings with gratitude Dove
Last weekend I had the honor of teaching a Qigong workshop at our annual Wen Wu School retreat in the Redwood Grove in Ben Lomond in the Santa Cruz Mountains. I taught GRACE, aligning between Heaven and Earth, the 5 Element Tree Qigong and Dragontales Qigong. The response was very gratifying. Moving like trees in the Redwood Circle was beautiful and powerful. The photos are of the master teachers and participants. These are videos of me teaching the 5 Element Tree Qigong and demonstrating the 5 Element Qigong form. This fall I will be teaching the 5 Element Tree Qigong and 5 Elements at my Kaiser classes. YouTube https://youtu.be/3CJBYH3mQj0 YouTube https://youtu.be/SsiC7SA1Yfs
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 April 29, May 6, 13; June 10, 17, 24; July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; August 5, 12, 19, 26: from 4:00-5:30pm. Saturday June 22; July 20; August 17: 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 For more information visit http://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 Enjoy Aqua Qigong with the Water Dragon
February, the month of Heart Connections. I am feeling grateful for all the wonderful people and blessings in my life. So happy you are part of my life. Wishing you a Happy Valentines Day and Happy Chinese New Years. Chi blessings with gratitude Dove Heart Connections Dancing Hearts Double Hearts Tree Pose Reverse Warrior
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