Qi Gong
Available for group Qi Gong classes, events at your home, or private 1-on-1. Call (818) 456-2210!
"If you are a beginner or experienced, Tammie will gauge her Qi Gong classes to your personal capacity. Her gentle energy and knowledge make this time spent with her so enjoyable. I would highly recommend that you try out one of Tammie's classes."
-Susan S.-
The healing practice of Qi Gong was introduced to me over twenty five years ago when my massage teacher suggested that I add it to my self-care routine. At that time, I had been cancer free for 5 years and was seeking ways to stay healthy and reduce stress. I started practicing it on a daily basis and was amazed at how much better I felt, physically, mentally and emotionally. My balance, flexibility and overall physical strength increased and my pain level decreased. I felt calmness, lightness and peace in my body, mind and spirit.
Over the course of 15 years, I studied Qi Gong with various Masters and in 2014, decided to further my education by becoming a teacher of Qi Gong.
Qi Gong is a moving meditation which uses breath, intention and visualizations of nature to increase the flow of qi or chi (vital life force energy) within our bodies to enhance good health. The origins of Qi Gong can be traced to China and founded on the principles of the Five Elements of Chinese Medicine in which healing starts from the inside out. In the body, there are three energy centers (also known as Tan Tien) where qi is accessed and stored. The three Tan Tiens are inter-connected and related to the physical, mental and emotional bodies. Ancient sages created Qi Gong exercises to harness, activate, circulate and purify qi to calm the mind and train the body to move with fluidity and ease. When all three Tan Tiens are in balance, the result is optimum health.
There are many health benefits to practicing Qi Gong. Some of the benefits include:
- Straightening and stretching the spine
- Stretching and toning the muscles
- Improving balance, coordination and flexibility
- Relieving pain and stress and promoting calmness and peace
- Increasing vitality and reducing insomnia
- Improving mental clarity and focus
- Strengthening the immune system and all the bodily systems
As the Chinese philosopher, Confucius advocated, “Flowing water never stagnates, and the hinges of an active door never rust.” “This is due to movement, and this is what we want to create in our bodies.”
My goal as a Qi Gong Instructor is to share these powerful self-healing practices with my students so that they can feel strong and healthy even into old age.
Testimonials
I feel so fortunate to have met Tammie Shimooka. After completing 3 of Tammie's Qi Gong classes, I feel really great! First, I feel my range of motion has improved as well as my balance. After my 3rd class, I seemed to have a sustained energy throughout the day and into the next day. What I appreciate is the way Tammie lets me know what each Qi Gong movement targets and improves within the body. This information allows me to visualize the organ or area of the body that is being aided during the movements. I believe that this helps a lot in setting my intention as I exercise with her guidance.
If you are a beginner or experienced, Tammie will gauge her Qi Gong classes to your personal capacity. Her gentle energy and knowledge make this time spent with her so enjoyable. I would highly recommend that you try out one of Tammie's classes. –Susan S.–
Thank you very much for teaching the wonderful Qi Gong class! Everything was very relaxed, enjoyable and connecting. I appreciated the movements and your guidance. – Serena A. –
Your Qi Gong class was great! The postures and pace were amazing too! I loved it! – Marzena W. –
Tammie is a wonderful Qi Gong teacher. She loves her work and is passionate about sharing it with others. Tammie is a warm and welcoming person as well as a grounded and experienced teacher.
– Lorraine –
Tammie is gentle and kind with healing qualities coming from her soul. I always feel flexible and strong after attending Tammie’s Qi Gong class. I recommend Tammie for group or one-on-one sessions. Hands down. – Peggy –