The Heart of the Practice

My "Bubble" approach isn't about "getting it right"***; it's about feeling it right. I intentionally hold this space as a safe, compassionate environment where:

• Quiet Joy Is the Compass: The subtle emotional lift and tranquility that comes from easy, rhythmic flow are prioritized over forcing "perfect" or "idealized" form.

• Your Uniqueness Is Respected: Your individual physical and energetic patterns are honored. There is no "one size fits all" - only that which fits you in the moment.

• Effortless Exploration: The focus remains on the discovery of inner peace and "happy Qi" during our time together.

Deep Roots, Light Touch

While the environment I provide feels as light as air, my guidance is grounded in decades of study. I bring a balance of experience & eastern and western thought to my role as your facilitator:

• A Scientific Foundation: a degree in biological science

• Decades of Experience: multiple certifications as a Qigong and Taiji instructor

• Traditional Wisdom: various certifications for the application of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory specifically to the energetic pathways of Qigong

The "Silent Expert" Approach

I believe the best way to learn is to experience the flow. Therefore, I intentionally leave overly technical details and theory at the door during our practice. This allows you to stay in the "flow state" without over-analyzing. However, for the curious mind, I offer individualized personalized coaching.

*** While I encourage energetic exploration and self-expression, I will correct anything that jeopardizes your safety or the safety of others.

Bubbles can represent:

• Adaptability and flexible, fluid structure of the body, mind, and spirit

• Changing and impermanent nature

• Delicate and soft balance

• Effortlessness

• Individual and unique beauty & flow

• Inner peace and tranquility

• Joy and playfulness

• and much more 😃

Supporting Research

There is a growing body of research that shows practicing Qigong can support your health & wellbeing - a small sample of the clinical research is listed below.

Emotional & Mental Benefits

Research consistently shows that Qigong modulates the Autonomic Nervous System, shifting the body from a "fight or flight" (sympathetic) state to a "rest and digest" (parasympathetic) state.

• Reduced Anxiety: Meta-analyses show significant reductions in state and trait anxiety across various populations. [Ref: NIH/PMC3557628]

• Alleviation of Depression: Qigong has been found to be as effective as conventional exercise in reducing depressive symptoms. [Ref: Focus/Psychiatry Online]

• Stress Management: Practice regulates the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, lowering cortisol levels. [Ref: Frontiers/Psychology]

• Improved Mood Regulation: Regular practice is linked to better emotional stability and reduced mood swings. [Ref: NIH/PMC6519567]

• Enhanced Self-Efficacy: Practitioners often report a greater sense of control over their health and emotional state. [Ref: American Journal of Health Promotion]

• Reduced Fatigue: Especially in chronic illness or cancer recovery, Qigong significantly lowers self-reported fatigue. [Ref: NIH/PMC12004731]

• Increased Focus & Clarity: The meditative component improves attention span and "cognitive control." [Ref: Cleveland Clinic/Qigong]

Physical Benefits

Physical benefits are often the most easily measured, ranging from cardiovascular health to cellular-level changes in the immune system.

• Lowered Blood Pressure: Systematic reviews confirm Qigong’s effectiveness in reducing both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. [Ref: BMC Complementary Med]

• Improved Balance & Gait: Qigong strengthens the lower body and improves proprioception, reducing fall risks in older adults. [Ref: NIH/PMC3085832]

• Enhanced Immune Function: Studies show increases in T-cell activity and improved vaccine response in practitioners. [Ref: American Journal of Health Promotion]

• Increased Bone Density: Gentle weight-bearing and structural alignment have been shown to slow bone mineral loss. [Ref: ResearchGate/44900749]

• Cardiopulmonary Efficiency: Regular practice improves lung capacity and heart rate variability (HRV). [Ref: NIH/PMC3085832]

• Pain Management: It is effective in reducing chronic pain associated with arthritis and fibromyalgia. [Ref: MDPI/Cancers]

• Improved Sleep Quality: Practitioners report falling asleep faster and experiencing deeper, more restorative sleep. [Ref: Perspectives on Integrative Medicine]

• Neuroplasticity: Neuroimaging shows increased cortical thickness and hippocampal volume in long-term practitioners. [Ref: Osher Center for TCQ]

• Metabolic Health: Evidence suggests Qigong helps regulate blood glucose and improves risk factors for metabolic syndrome. [Ref: Frontiers in Endocrinology]

Spiritual & Holistic Well-being

While "spiritual" benefits are harder to quantify with blood tests, researchers use validated "Quality of Life" (QoL) and "Spiritual Well-being" scales to track these shifts.

• Increased Spiritual Well-being: Significant improvements have been measured using the FACIT-Sp scale, reflecting a greater sense of meaning and peace. [Ref: NIH/PMC8159432]

• Enhanced Quality of Life (QoL): Broad improvements in social, environmental, and physical satisfaction scores. [Ref: Perspectives on Integrative Medicine]

• Heightened Interoception: Improved "body-mind" awareness, or the ability to sense internal physiological states. [Ref: Osher Center for TCQ]

• Emotional Resilience: A measured increase in the ability to recover from stressful events or "bounce back." [Ref: NIH/PMC8159432]