Spirit of the Brush: Qigong for Creative Awakening
Date & Time: Sundays,1pm –2pmET Fee: $216 for one series, $396 for two series (save $36) when sign up before the new year. $236 for one series, $416 for two series when sign up after the new year. Part 1 January 11 to March 22, 2026 (No class on February 8) Part 2 March 29 to May 31, 2026 This first-of-its-kind and in-depth course, created and taught by Lorelei Chang, brings together over forty years of her cultivation in both Qigong and Chinese calligraphy. Blending Asian arts of brush work, meditation, culture, philosophy, and language in Qigong and acupuncture points for self healing. This course offers a profound exploration of Asian arts in many areas as well as a profound Qigong form that created based on the eight basic brush stroke. Students will uncover the relationship between body, mind, and brush—how the flowing movement of Qi within the body mirrors the living energy expressed through the stroke of ink. Each session combines gentle Qigong and Taiji-inspired exercises to nurture stillness, balance, and internal strength, alongside calligraphy practice to embody the principles of flow, alignment, and intention that unite both arts. Through studying the meaning and structure of Chinese characters related to Qigong, Taiji, and the body’s meridian system, participants will gain insight into the wisdom of Chinese culture and the healing messages within its language. This course invites you to experience the harmony between movement and meaning, body and brush, and the art of living Qi. What you need to prepare for this course: Chinese calligraphy brush Sumi ink or any black calligraphy ink Ink container, small ceramic dish, or glass plate Regular printer paper (with a pad or surface underneath for ink absorption) Notebook and pen What you will be learning: -Using calligraphy as a tool for meditation -The eight fundamental brush strokes of Chinese calligraphy -Chinese characters commonly used in Qigong practice -Chinese language commonly used in daily conversation -Insights into Chinese culture and the history of calligraphy -Qigong forms designed to integrate brushwork and movement -Acupuncture points and their healing applications -The function, spiritual and poetic meanings behind names of acupuncture points |
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