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
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.
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.
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
Dear Friends, students and loved ones, Start your day refreshed with a short qigong practice! Wake up your body with gentle energetic movement; swinging and twisting, circulating and balancing the chakra centers, ending with swimming dragon. Below is a video link of my morning qigong practice from my travels in Cuba. YouTube: http://youtu.be/P1sAdHCEneY I hope you like it. Chi blessings with gratitude Dove
Dear Friends, students and loved ones, Spring has sprung. Flowers are blooming, birds are singing and vibrant energy is abundant. I invite you to bask in the healing spring energy by watching this video, a practice I call GRACE. Hope you enjoy. Chi Blessings with gratitude Dove