{"product_id":"beginner-qigong-and-tai-chi","title":"Beginner Qigong and Tai Chi","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTap into your healing energy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eQigong is a very old Chinese mind and body practice that is used for healing. It’s a simple standing meditation with slow hand movements that relaxes the body and mind, regulates the nervous system, and enables the body’s natural ability to heal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIn this \u003cstrong\u003ebeginner-friendly class\u003c\/strong\u003e, you'll learn more about qigong and tai chi and experience them for yourself! Zuzana of Hummingbird Qigong will guide us in this beautiful practice to kick off the day. \u003cstrong\u003eThis session will be outside in our beautiful courtyard\u003c\/strong\u003e (weather permitting).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoin us at 9:00 for coffee, tea, and breakfast items. Then we'll move outside from 9:30-10:30 am on June 13 for this mindful workshop as part of Summer Wellness Weekend at The Perch!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWhen you register for this workshop, you'll be registered just for the Qigong and Tai Chi Class from 9:30-10:30 am. If you'd like to participate in the other workshops during the Summer Wellness Weekend, be sure to register for them separately or purchase the All Day Pass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHere's our schedule for the day:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9:00-10:30 am: Welcome and Outside Qi Gong and Tai Chi \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e10:45 am-11:45 pm: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eRefreshing Summer Mocktails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e12:00-1:00 pm: Lunch Break \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e1:00-2:15 pm: Yoga for Healthy Summer Feet \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e2:30-4:00 pm: Clay Wall Hanging Make \u0026amp; Take \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eRegistration will end on June 12, or earlier if we sell out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIf you're looking to join us for the full day, you can register for the All Day Pass \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theperchplace.myshopify.com\/collections\/summer-wellness-weekend\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Presenter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/1397\/0995\/files\/Zuzana_head_shot_160x160.png?v=1718998710\" style=\"margin-right: 6px; margin-bottom: 6px; float: left;\"\u003eZuzana\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cspan\u003ethe owner of Hummingbird Qigong. She is a \u003cspan\u003ecertified Tai Chi and Qigong instructor,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Master of Medical Qigong MMQ, certified Accupressurist and Breathing Coach, Yoga Nidra teacher, and Reiki 2 Practitioner. She teaches Tai Chi and Qigong meditation to several cancer support centers, retirement communities, and corporate businesses. She also teaches her own classes in person and online. In her classes, she focuses on energy cultivation and how to support different systems in the body with movement based on Traditional Chinese Medicine. Teaching Qigong, Tai Chi, and doing energy healing is very rewarding for her. She loves seeing people leave her classes happy, relaxed, and full of hope that they can improve the quality of their lives. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eScholarships\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eMany of us have been hit hard financially over the past few years, and the registration fee may be out of reach for you. If you would like to attend a workshop that's Fall Wellness Weekend but can't afford it, there are scholarships available to lower the cost and make this workshop accessible to you. To apply for a scholarship, please email Amy at info@theperchplace.com. It's a simple, short process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat People Are Saying about Events The Perch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis was such an amazing retreat! I didn't realize how much I needed it.\u003c\/strong\u003e With so many different activities throughout the day, everything flowed so well and covered many aspects of well-being. From physical, to mind, sensory experiences, and creative activities, everything was perfect.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eYou will never regret setting aside time for your own soul care.\u003c\/strong\u003e And it's clear that Amy prayerfully and mindfully plans every retreat to allow each participant to receive encouragement, healing, and whatever their souls may need.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eThe retreat exceeded my expectations.\u003c\/strong\u003e Amy has a very welcoming nature and provided several thoughtful exercises in alignment with the event's theme. I felt comfortable and engaged the whole time.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\"The retreat gave me \u003cstrong\u003etime to relax and reflect within the busyness of life\u003c\/strong\u003e, and doing that introspection that I love to do but don't always carve out the time to do with full-time work and little ones.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\"Thank you so much for creating this\u003cstrong\u003e safe, welcoming space\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is a God-send, and I look forward to attending more events.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI haven't felt this well rested in years.\u003c\/strong\u003e I slept so well after the retreat.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\"This was an amazing opportunity to \u003cstrong\u003eplan for the future and simply breathe\u003c\/strong\u003e. It helped me evaluate where I am emotionally and identify some next steps.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\"The mindset and tools that you'll take away have the ability to transform your life! \u003cstrong\u003eIt is worth every penny\u003c\/strong\u003e.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\"I walked in feeling heavy and left feeling \u003cstrong\u003elight as a feather\u003c\/strong\u003e!\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e “I left feeling \u003cstrong\u003eempowered and hopeful\u003c\/strong\u003e.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Summer Wellness Weekend only for women?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eNo! As always, retreats and workshops offered by The Perch are open to all adults regardless of gender.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat food and snacks will be available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWe take great care in providing snacks and lunches that meet various dietary needs so you can relax and enjoy rather than worry about food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I apply for a scholarship?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIf you would like to attend a workshop that's part of the Summer Wellness Weekend but can't afford it, there are scholarships available to lower the cost and make it accessible to you. It's a short and simple process. To apply for a scholarship, please email Amy at info@theperchplace.com. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI have additional questions. How can I contact you?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIf you have questions about the retreat, don’t hesitate to reach out! Email Amy at info@theperchplace.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"theperchplace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51186494898454,"sku":"EVE1076","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/1397\/0995\/files\/5_c1ef4359-3537-40cf-a599-1c2f9090226b.png?v=1775786795","url":"https:\/\/theperchplace.myshopify.com\/products\/beginner-qigong-and-tai-chi","provider":"theperchplace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}