Healthy Acadia invites community members to participate in a free virtual workshop “3 Body Qigong for Spring” on Thursday, May 1 from 5-6 p.m. via Zoom. The event, part of Healthy Acadia’s Monthly Mindfulness series, will feature special guest David Sholemson.
Spring is the time to wake up from our winter slumber and follow nature’s path of rebirth and growth. As all of nature begins to wake up and grow, we may feel the power of earth’s energy throw us out of balance. This can make us feel a bit spacy and overwhelmed, and we may feel a bit angry and irritable at this time.
During this class, we will practice movements to help keep our body and emotions grounded, balanced, and harmonized through specific movements for our liver and gallbladder. We will also include other movements to balance and help move energy in our body for health and healing such as energy ball practice and sound/music meditation. This class becomes preventive maintenance for your mind and body.
Sholemson is an energy healer, qigong teacher, and workshop facilitator. His path began in December 2005, after a second knee surgery. He unknowingly wandered into an energy yoga center, seeking a massage to help with the pain. Knowing nothing about energy, yoga, or healing, he signed up. After practicing for two weeks and receiving energy healing, he “just knew” this was something he wanted to do for the rest of his life.
After many trainings and workshops, under the tutelage of master healer-teacher Chun Shim, he became a Qigong teacher and workshop trainer. After nine years of practice, he moved on to learn other forms of energy work. He became a Reiki master teacher and Tong Ren practitioner and studied with qigong master Robert Peng and shaman Sandra Ingerman. Sholemson has spent years studying the teachings of Ram Dass and has integrated what he has learned into his own life and his teachings, all with the intention of helping guide others toward a healthier and happier life. For more information about David and his practice, go to 3bodyha.com
Pre-registration is required for this free event. To register and receive the Zoom link, visit bit.ly/mindful-5125.
For more information about this event, future mindfulness events, or other programs promoting mindful living, contact Ursula Hanson at [email protected]. To stay updated and register for free events, subscribe to Healthy Acadia’s e-newsletter or visit healthyacadia.org/hpm-mindfulness-for-health.
Healthy Acadia is a 501(c)(3) community health organization dedicated to building vibrant communities and making it easier for everyone to lead healthy lives. Serving Washington and Hancock counties, the organization provides community health support and leadership across Maine. For more information, visit healthyacadia.org.
