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Description

Join Jennifer Golden for an enlightening workshop that weaves ancient Daoist wisdom and Qigong principles into the traditional Pilates repertoire.

At first glance, these practices might seem worlds apart, but you'll uncover the surprising synergy between their core principles—breathing techniques, intentional movement, concentration, and tension release. In this Power Behind the Powerhouse workshop, Jennifer breaks down these concepts and demonstrates their application to Pilates.

Learn the fundamentals of Qigong, including an introduction to the Mingmen, or "door of life," and see these ideas in action as a client integrates them into classical Pilates exercises. Discover the distinction between power and tension, and the transformative importance of intention in movement.

If you've ever been curious about blending Pilates with the principles of Qigong, this workshop offers the perfect opportunity to expand your practice.

 

Objectives

  • How to infuse Qigong and Daoist wisdoms into classic Pilates exercises
  • Learn the basics of Qigong and the energy centers of the body
  • Watch a client move through Pilates exercises with a new perspective


Concepts & Techniques

  • Use the energy of the body before the bones and muscles
  • Mingmen or 'Door of Life' in the body
  • Energy alignment and moving with intention and power

Props & Equipment Used

  • Chair
  • Mat
  • Reformer
  • Trap/Cad

Workshop Level

  • Advanced
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate


Duration & Access

This workshop is  approximately 2 hours  long and you have 30 days of access
(No expiration for Forever Access Members)
 
 
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About Jennifer Golden

Jennifer has been teaching Pilates since 1997. Intrigued by the variety of approaches to the work, Jennifer set on a quest to study with as many master teachers as possible to solve this “pilates pu... Find Out More Other Workshops by Jennifer Golden

Feedback on The Power Behind the Powerhouse by Jennifer Golden

" This was a great workshop with Jennifer. I was happy to hear dialog similar to my meditation teacher and how I can apply it to my teaching. "

Mary Sue C

" Love this workshop! Wasn’t completely new to Qigong, but the application of the concepts into Pilates exercises was so interesting and will inspire my teaching and own practice in a deeper way. My only complaint is that the workshop videos stopped after Parakeet, but there were many more exercises on handout that followed? Hope this doesn’t affect my ability to pass the quiz. "

Carrie S

" I really loved the integration of the energy component to the movement and the explanation about the Mingmen. I have practiced kundalini yoga for many years and felt and intuitively understood the importance of the power center but I appreciated further information about the mesentery and all that convergence at L2 "

Kim C

" Thanks for these classes. As medical qi gong therapist and Pilates instructor I do appreciate the association of occidental and oriental approach. "

Joelle S

" I loved the way Jennifer presented this information.New -to me - concepts addressing familiar movement. "

Patricia R

   

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