Dr. Kathy Yep

 

WHAT: Weekly Qi Gong Class (Drop-In)   

Qi Gong (pronounced chee-gong) is an ancient and contemporary Chinese exercise that combines movement, breathing, awareness, and body posture.

The goal is to learn simple practices to help people grappling with hard situations (e.g. illness, natural disasters, chronic stress, violence, loss, imprisonment, inequities, etc).

From September until mid-November, we will learn Wild Goose I (Dayan) Qi Gong (#23- 33).

WHO:  Open to all. No experience necessary. This is a gentle class for folks of all bodies and abilities. You do not have to experience insomnia to take the class.

WHEN: Wednesdays, 5:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. PDT (starting 9/2/2020)

WHERE: Click here or go to https://pitzer.zoom.us/j/513664738

COST: The sessions are offered in the spirit of generosity.  All are welcome regardless of funds. 

JOIN THE QI GONG EMAIL LIST

TEACHER BIO: In addition to being a researcher and a tenured Full Professor at Pitzer College of the Claremont Colleges, I have practiced and taught qi gong for 25 plus years under the mentorship of Paul Li and Bingkun Hu, who learned dayan qi gong from lineage holder Yang Mei Jun. I am also a certified mindfulness facilitator and certified to teach Mindful Awareness Practices-1 from UCLA Semel Institute of Neuroscience and Behavior.

RESOURCES:  About qi gong and insomnia (in English and Spanish).

CLICK HERE FOR FLYER

COMMUNITY PARTNER: With a focus on sanctuary, IM4HI is a statewide California organization that connects people to the work of social justice in Los Angeles County, the San Francisco Bay Area, and the Inland Valleys. They work to make the criminal justice system more just, and the immigration system more fair and humane.

CLASS CONTENT: As part of a pilot online health equity curriculum, I will teach movements from wild goose I (da yan) qi gong. It is intended to be calming and nourishing according to traditional Chinese medicine. It is intended to address the ability to fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake up rested. (Irwin et. al 2017).

I will also teach some qi gong movements that engage with compassion according to traditional Chinese medicine. Research suggests a connection between compassion exercises and nourishing parts of your brain that impact decision making. (Neff et. al., Singer & Klimecki 2014) This is significant in the context of health equity. It is a simple practice to nourish us from the wear and tear of challenging circumstances (e.g. hypertension, violence, incarceration, racial profiling, national disasters, etc.)

NOTE: This qi gong class is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

TECHNOLOGY: If you want more info about how to get on ZOOM and how to navigate ZOOM, go to Pitzer IT’s page

 

WHAT:  Qi Gong Class (Drop-In)   

Qi Gong (pronounced chee-gong) is an ancient and contemporary Chinese exercise that combines movement, breathing, awareness, and body posture.

The goal is to learn simple practices to help people grappling with hard situations (e.g. illness, natural disasters, chronic stress, violence, loss, imprisonment, inequities, etc).

WHO:  Open to all. No experience necessary. This is a gentle class for folks of all bodies and abilities. Exercises are adaptable to sitting or standing. You do not have to experience insomnia to take the class.

WHEN: September, October, November 2021: 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 12:15 – 1 p.m. PT

WHERE: Click here or go to https://pitzer.zoom.us/j/513664738

COST: The sessions are offered in the spirit of generosity.  All are welcome regardless of funds. Donations accepted for community partner: Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity.

JOIN THE QI GONG EMAIL LIST

TEACHER BIO: In addition to being a researcher and a tenured Full Professor at Pitzer College of the Claremont Colleges, I have practiced and taught qi gong for 25 plus years under the mentorship of Paul Li and Bingkun Hu, who learned dayan qi gong from lineage holder Yang Mei Jun. I am also a certified mindfulness facilitator and certified to teach Mindful Awareness Practices-1 from UCLA Semel Institute of Neuroscience and Behavior.

RESOURCES about qi gong and insomnia.

CLASS CONTENT: As part of a pilot online health equity curriculum, I will teach movements from wild goose I (da yan) qi gong. It is intended to be calming and nourishing according to traditional Chinese medicine. It is intended to address the ability to fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake up rested. (Irwin et. al 2017).

Drawing from Capacitar’s curriculum, I will also teach some qi gong movements that engage with compassion according to traditional Chinese medicine. Research suggests a connection between compassion exercises and nourishing parts of your brain that impact decision making. (Neff et. al., Singer & Klimecki 2014) This is significant in the context of health equity. It is a simple practice to nourish us from the wear and tear of challenging circumstances (e.g. hypertension, violence, incarceration, racial profiling, national disasters, etc.)

NOTE: This qi gong class is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

 

2020

From March to May, we practiced single Capacitar exercises. (#1 – 10)

From May through August, we practiced Primordial Qi Gong.  (Instruction and Practice)  (#11 – 21)

From September until mid-November, we will practice the Wild Goose I (Dayan) Qi Gong (#22- 32)

SCHEDULE

8/20/20: Practice independently.

8/27/20: Thursday, 12:15 – 1 p.m., PDT, Open Session: Capacitar, Primordial, Discussion. Bring requests, sharing, and questions.

9/2/20: Wednesday, 5:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., PDT,  Wild Goose I (Dayan) Qi Gong (10 Wednesdays: September, October, Mid-November)

QUÉ: Clase Semanal De Qi Gong (Entrar Un Momento)

Qi Gong (pronunciado chee-gong) es una técnica de ejercicio y curación china antigua y contemporánea que combina movimiento, respiración, meditación y postura corporal.

El objetivo es enseñar prácticas simples para ayudar a las personas a lidiar con situaciones difíciles (por ejemplo, enfermedades, desastres naturales, estrés crónico, violencia, encarcelamiento, inequidades, muerte, políticas de inmigración, etc.). La atención se centra en el insomnio y la compasión.

Durante las próximas semanas, practicaremos en el set Primordial Qi Gong de diferentes maneras. Incluiré más información sobre forma, flujo de qi y puntos de acupuntura.

El conjunto:

– Tirano saurio Rex

– Mantequilla (derecha, izquierda)

– Auriculares (uno y apagado)

– Ventana (derecha, izquierda, derecha)

– Donuts (Elevado / Horizontal, Crueller / Vertical, Elevado / Horizontal, Crueller / Vertical) (Girar cada 3 veces)

– Hojas

– Forma de T, rotar, ballenas

– Alise el flequillo (5 veces)

– (Repite 2 veces más: forma de T, rotar, ballenas, suavizar el flequillo)

– Alisar la falda (5 veces)

–Hojas (Repita todo el juego 3 veces)

Aquí está el horario:

23/07/20: T-Rex, untar la mantequilla, auriculares, ventana.

30/7/20: Donuts, hojas, ballenas en forma de T, Smooth the Bangs, Smooth the Skirt.

8/6/20: Practica todo el set.

13/08/20: Practica todo el set.

20/08/20: Sin clase.

27/08/20: sin clase.

Si tiene tiempo y recursos, este es un empujón amistoso para que revise o aprenda los movimientos del conjunto primordial de qi gong. Creé un video que incluye instrucción y práctica. Te animo a que vengas a la sesión incluso si este conjunto es nuevo para ti. Los invito a utilizar los recursos disponibles, como el video y la descripción del conjunto en inglés y en español.

Para activar los subtítulos en español, haga clic en CC, haga clic en la rueda para ver la configuración, haga clic en subtítulos y haga clic en traducción automática / español

1) Practica los movimientos en el set: 0 – 3m30s

2) Instrucción de cada movimiento en el set: 3m30s – 15m20s

3) Practique los movimientos en el set: 15m20s – 19m 19s (4 minutos)

CUÁNDO: Jueves, 12:15 p.m. – 1 p .m. PDT

QUIEN: Cualquiera. Abierto a todos. No se requiere experiencia. Siéntase libre de compartir con otros que puedan estar interesados ​​y disfrutar de esta práctica. Los ejercicios son adaptables para sentarse o pararse.

DONDE: Click aqui or go to https://pitzer.zoom.us/j/513664738

PARA MÁS INFORMACIÓN: Si está interesado en recursos sobre mindfulness e insomnio (en inglés y español), visite aqui.

¿CUANTO CUESTA?: La sesión es gratuita.

NOTA: Esta clase de qi gong no pretende ser un sustituto del consejo, diagnóstico o tratamiento médico profesional. Siempre busque el consejo de su médico u otro proveedor de salud calificado con cualquier pregunta que pueda tener sobre una condición médica.

¿QUÉ SUCEDE SI SOY UN CUIDADOR DURANTE EL TALLER? Todos los participantes serán silenciados. La gente tiene la opción de silenciar el video. (vea la barra de menú en la parte inferior izquierda del zoom). Si tiene que unirse tarde o salir temprano, aún así venga a la sesión.

Contacto: Aqui or kathleen_yep@pitzer.edu

 

WHAT: Weekly Qi Gong Class (Drop-In)   

Qi Gong (pronounced chee-gong) is an ancient and contemporary Chinese exercise that combines movement, breathing, awareness, and body posture.

The goal is to teach simple practices to help people grappling with hard situations (e.g. illness, natural disasters, chronic stress, violence, loss, imprisonment, inequities, etc).

Primordial Qi Gong Set Instruction (Yep)

WHO:  Open to all. No experience necessary. This is a gentle class for folks of all bodies and abilities. Exercises are adaptable to sitting or standing. You do not have to experience insomnia to take the class.

WHEN: Thursdays, 12:15 p.m. – 1 p.m. PDT (until Shelter-In-Place is over)

WHERE: Click here or go to https://pitzer.zoom.us/j/513664738

COST: The session is free.

JOIN THE QI GONG EMAIL LIST: kathleen_yep@pitzer.edu

TEACHER BIO: In addition to being a researcher and a tenured Full Professor at Pitzer College of the Claremont Colleges, I have practiced and taught qi gong for 25 plus years under the mentorship of Paul Li and Bingkun Hu, who learned dayan qi gong from lineage holder Yang Mei Jun. I am also a certified mindfulness facilitator and certified to teach Mindful Awareness Practices-1 from UCLA Semel Institute of Neuroscience and Behavior.

RESOURCES:  About qi gong and insomnia (in English and Spanish).

COMMUNITY PARTNER: With a focus on sanctuary, IM4HI is a statewide California organization that connects people to the work of social justice in Los Angeles County, the San Francisco Bay Area, and the Inland Valleys. They work to make the criminal justice system more just, and the immigration system more fair and humane.

CLASS CONTENT: As part of a pilot online health equity curriculum, I will teach movements from short moving set called primordial qi gong. It is intended to be calming and nourishing according to traditional Chinese medicine. It is intended to address the ability to fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake up rested. (Irwin et. al 2017).

Drawing from Capacitar’s curriculum, I will also teach some qi gong movements that engage with compassion according to traditional Chinese medicine. Research suggests a connection between compassion exercises and nourishing parts of your brain that impact decision making. (Neff et. al., Singer & Klimecki 2014) This is significant in the context of health equity. It is a simple practice to nourish us from the wear and tear of challenging circumstances (e.g. hypertension, violence, incarceration, racial profiling, national disasters, etc.)

NOTE: This qi gong class is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

WHAT IF I AM A CARETAKER DURING THE WORKSHOP?
All are welcome. All participants will be audio-muted. People have the option to video mute. (see the menu bar at the bottom left on zoom). If you have to join late or leave early, still come to the session.

TECHNOLOGY: If you want more info about how to get on ZOOM and how to navigate ZOOM, go to Pitzer IT’s page