Are you curious about Qi Gong? Perhaps you’ve heard that it can improve balance and help to prevent falls. Qi Gong involves simple and gentle full-body movements that provide a host of other health benefits.

On day one of the workshop, you'll learn:

• How to check in with you fitness level with a series of simple fitness assessments you can do yourself regularly

• Qi walking to strengthen hip flexors and upper leg muscle to prevent falling

• A daily practice to improve balance, strength and mobility

• Floor work to help you get up and down the floor, in case of a fall

• (Optional but fun!) How to fall with gentle Judo techniques

• How to calm the body and mind

On day two of the workshop, Hang will guide you step-by-step to practice stick Qi Gong safely. More importantly, pepper each day upon waking up with a smile and fun!

By the end of the day, you'll learn more body awareness, muscular engagement, a stick warm up sequence as well as a short stick mindful Qi Gong sequence to unite and calm the body, mind and spirit. You just need 20 minutes each day to continue the practice.  As a way to support your fitness commitment, you will receive a bamboo stick to take home so you can practice at any time of the day.

Full workshop details: https://saigonom.com/qi-gong-and-fitness-for-balance-mobility-strength-kingston-ontario-canada

Ever wanted to try a headstand or shoulder stand but weren’t sure how to do it safely?
Good news: inversions don’t just look impressive — they boost your heart, lymphatic system, nervous system, and hormones too!
In this fun and supportive workshop, we’ll kick off with a simple breakdown of why going upside down feels so good. After a gentle yoga warm-up, you’ll be guided step by step through safe and supportive ways to explore headstand and shoulder stand — the king and queen of yoga poses. If there’s time, we’ll briefly cover other inversions with similar principles.  

You’ll leave with practical tools, thoughtful alignment tips, and the confidence to enjoy the many gifts of going upside down, safely and with ease.

What to Bring

• A curious mind and a playful spirit
• Water bottle
• Notebook & pen (you’ll want to remember the gems we share)
• Yoga mat

All levels and all bodies welcome!

Menopause marks a powerful rite of passage - a natural order of life to serve and manifest what you're called to do. By weaving in the ancient wisdom of TCM & Qi Gong, women can reconnect with their inner rhythm, ease the turbulence of symptoms, and restore balance from the inside out. This gentle yet powerful practice harmonizes energy flow, supports emotional stability, and nourishes vital organs affected by hormonal changes. 

This workshop is designed to support women navigating the natural transitions of perimenopause and menopause. Through the healing movements of Qi Gong, we’ll focus on cultivating internal balance, calming the nervous system, and supporting hormonal health.

You’ll learn:

• Qi Gong forms that target key systems affected by hormonal shifts

• Breathwork to reduce anxiety, fatigue, and mood swings

• Gentle movement to improve circulation, sleep, and energy flow

• Practices to reconnect with your body’s wisdom during this stage of life

Whether you're just beginning perimenopause or well into your menopausal journey, this workshop offers accessible tools to support you physically, emotionally, and energetically.

All levels welcome. No prior experience with Qi Gong necessary.

Join us for an immersive workshop that bridges ancient Chinese medicine with mindful movement, exploring the deep connection between the body’s meridian system and our emotional landscape.

In this session, we’ll take a deeper dive into how Qi (vital energy) moves through the meridians and how imbalances can manifest as emotional patterns or physical tension. Through intentional Qi Gong movement, acupressure, breathwork, and awareness practices, you’ll learn how to:

• Identify the emotional qualities of key meridians

• Release stagnant energy and cultivate emotional balance

• Develop a personal practice to support inner clarity and resilience

• Experience the calming effects of moving meditation and energy alignment

This workshop is ideal for those looking to deepen their understanding of the body-mind connection and enrich their self-care through Qi Gong.

Open to all levels—no prior experience required.

This practical and inspiring workshop is for Qi Gong teachers, wellness practitioners, and dedicated students who want to create intentional, seasonally aligned classes rooted in the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

Learn how to design Qi Gong practices that reflect the natural rhythms of the five elements—Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water—and support the body’s energetic needs throughout the year.

In this workshop, you’ll explore:

• The seasonal flow of Qi and its impact on body, mind, and spirit

• How the Five Elements and organ systems guide class themes and sequences

• Techniques to balance Yin and Yang energies throughout the seasons

• Frameworks for designing practices that support immunity, emotional health, and vitality

• Seasonal movement, breathwork, and meditation practices to inspire your own teaching

You’ll leave with practical tools and inspiration to design classes that feel both grounded and uplifting—for yourself and your students.

Ideal for Qi Gong instructors, yoga teachers, and holistic practitioners. Some experience with Qi Gong or TCM is recommended.