Location: Charles River Room
Contact: Michael Robbins at 617-623-0024 or michaelrobbins@rcn.com to register
The goal of Qi Gong practice is to give birth to a state of being which is open, centered, flexible, relaxed and energized. As our body-mind relaxes, we spontaneously experience the subtle layers of radiance that enfold and protect us. As our “ch’i field” becomes balanced between heaven and earth, we cultivate a state of health and alignment in the physical, subtle and very subtle layers of consciousness. In this class, we will work with foundation level standing and sitting Qi Gong practices. These practices strengthen the physical body, balance the ch’i in the internal organs and help to develop a neutral and compassionate inner observer. Specifically, we will work with practices to open the three Dan Tiens of the belly, the chest and the head, strengthen the connection with heaven and earth, and heal the internal organs. The class will be responsive to the needs of the participants and is open to people at all stages of practice.
Michael Robbins M.A., L.M.H.C. is a psychotherapist in private practice who works in the Porter Square are of Somerville. He has studied and taught Tai Ch’i and various forms of Taoist Internal Energy Arts since 1975. He is a certified Instructor in the Universal Healing Tao with Master Mantak Chia, and has also studied with Master Robert Morningstar, Michael Winn, Peter Wayne, Bill Ryan and other Taoist teachers. His style of teaching emphasizes physical alignment as well as the cultivation of a clear mind and compassionate presence. As a psychotherapist, his holistic approach to psychotherapy integrates a systems approach to group and individual therapy, existential/psychoanalytic therapy, body-oriented therapies, Qi Gong therapy, Psychosynthesis, Internal Family Systems, object relations, and Interpersonal Neurobiology.. If you would like to find out more about Michael and his work please visit his website www.michaelrobbinstherapy.com.
