Connect to Calm

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Join Kathy for gentle Qigong, coherent breathing, and deep rest. In the ancient wisdom of Qigong, we are not separate from nature or the cosmos. The same Life Force that moves through the natural world also moves within us. When we slow down, the mind begins to settle. Through stillness, we become more receptive to this nourishing energy, reconnecting with life at our deepest levels. Each Wednesday evening, we begin with gentle Qigong movements to release tension, encourage circulation, and awaken the natural flow of Qi throughout the body. Then, lying comfortably, we settle into 20–30 minutes of guided coherent breathing and quiet, restorative meditation. Coherent breathing, with slow, even breaths at about five or six per minute, helps the nervous system shift into rest. It encourages the relaxed awareness that prepares body and mind for a good night's sleep. Our meditations invite us to breathe with the rhythms of nature and the vastness of the cosmos, let go of tension held within the body, and sense Qi circulating. Through gentle body scans, breath awareness, and visualizations, the body relaxes and receives. Like a sponge resting in warm water, we allow ourselves to soften, open, and absorb the energy of life without effort. At the heart of our practice is a simple remembrance: I am in Qi. Qi is in me. As our outer focus gives way to receiving, deep rest becomes a way of returning to the boundless field of Life that surrounds, sustains, and moves within us. Come as you are. Leave feeling quieter, nourished, and ready for a restful night. Note: this class is an option in the "One Free Class A Week" offered by Kathy to encourage practice. Ocean Sunset in Maldives by Javardh on Unsplash.