I just returned from the magical carpet ride. It was totally amazing. My Morocco Sahara Odyssey experience with OATs went beyond all expectations. Each morning sunrise brought with it a surprise. We visited old cities and new and had the opportunity to comfortably interact with many local folk from a variety of live styles. We were graciously invited into their homes, dwellings, farmers, and tents for Moroccan mint tea. I was in Awe of the elaborate architecture, facades of palaces, mosques, Riad Guest houses, temples, fortresses, hotels, banks… Hiking up sand dunes in Sahara desert, riding camels, living in luxurious tents and gazing at the stars. Eating exotic foods and wandering thru many local markets filled with multi colors and everything imaginable. Learning how farmers discover water in the desert, hand pollinate each date palm tree, being self sufficient and trading at weekly markets. Passing movie sets where Game of Thrones, Lawerence of Arabia, Gladiator, and many other movies were filmed. Learning about the Berber people and their famous carpets. Our local group leader and guide was such a mensch, a spiritual human being fasting during Ramadan in 100 degree weather, teaching us about the universal loving peaceful religious practice of Islam. In Morocco Jews and Muslims have respectfully lived in peace for centuries. I have great respect for the people and land of Morocco. Our small OAT group of 14 were very compatible and I believe some will become life long friends. Every morning I joyfully did my Qigong practice, and afterwards some group members joined me. Even at the airport local Moroccans joined me in a short Qigong practice. These 2 weeks were so rich and felt like a months journey. I return home filled with photos, new clothes, trinkets and many wonderful memories and stories to tell.
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
Dear Friends, Students and love ones, I am participating in a Holiday Boutique, showing and selling my ceramic art work for holiday gifts. The other artists have jewelry, scarves, and other fun items all at reasonable prices. The dates are Nov 30 and Dec 1 and I will be there from 2-5pm both days. At a beautiful home in Terra Linda, 1106 Via Horqueta, off Las Pavadas in Terra Linda, San Rafael. Please mark your calendars, It will be fun, Hope to see you there. With gratitude Dove Here is a preview of some of the items:
I want to invite you to the wonderful 6th Annual Fall Art Show &Wine Tasting this Saturday October 27th, from 3:00-7:00pm, at the Marinwood Community Center, 775 Miller Rd., in San Rafael. I will be showing “Yoga Delight” A sequel to the “Me Too” Exhibit which is showing at Falkirk in San Rafael thru Thursday October 25 from 1:00-4:00. Hope to see you on Saturday. 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