Mind Body Movement with Christine

Welcome

Welcome to Mind Body Movement with Christine, connecting the mind to the body through tai chi, qigong and mindfulness.

Explore the concepts of ease, stillness, purpose and the deep awareness of mind and body. Tai chi and qigong are low impact movements which can improve physical health, balance, coordination and flexibility, all while providing stress reduction and mindful relaxation to your being. Based in ancient Chinese healing arts, tai chi, qigong and mindfulness can be performed at any age and ability, making it an ideal exercise for every stage of life.

My style and choices come from over 20 years of study and training in Tai Chi, Qigong, mindfulness and movement physiology. I created the Tai Chi Qigong Mind Body Movement program with the intention of it being easy to follow, whether you have previous experience or completely new.

Offering weekly classes, special events and meaningful workshops.

Classes

Current Ongoing Free Classes at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library

NO CLASSES IN JULY 2026 WILL RESUME AUGUST 4, 2026

Tai Chi Qigong Mind Body Movement

Tuesdays from 9:30am to 10:30am

Improve strength, balance, coordination, focus, breathwork and relaxation, all while exploring different movements from Tai Chi and Qigong. This is an ongoing weekly program. You can join us any week or every week. No special equipment or experience required — just wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for movement. Led in a friendly, supportive environment, this program is suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

Tai Chi Walking

Fridays from 12:00pm to 1:00pm May 29 - June 26, 2026

Step into Summer with Tai Chi Walking. In this gentle indoor practice you will discover the slow mindful balanced walking inspired by the ancient art of Tai Chi. These Tai Chi walking patterns are designed to enhance stability, improve coordination, reduce stress, and to help you reconnect with your natural rhythm. No special equipment or experience is required—just wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for movement. Led in a friendly, supportive environment, this program is suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Come for one week or join us every week to discover the benefits of Tai Chi Walking.

Summer Tai Chi Walking Handout

Tai Chi Walking Patterns Prompts

Contact me or go to Cdalibrary.org for more information about these programs.

Qigong for Summer

Summer arrives with open hands. The days stretch long. The earth is abundant. Life moves outward. This is the season of fullness. What was planted in earlier months now begins to bloom, ripen, and reveal itself. Summer invites us to be seen. Not through performance and loudness, but through the natural expression of what has been growing within. The spirit of summer carries warmth, movement, creativity, connection. A reminder that life is meant to be lived, not just managed. Yet this season can tempt us into excess, too much giving, too much outward focus. Doing too much we can lose the connection to our own rhythm.

In TCM Summer’s fullness is represented by the upward movement of Yang Qi, the element of Fire and the Heart Meridian. The Vermillion Bird of Peace reminds us to open ourselves and to live in our fullness. It is about controlled expression without over extending. The emotions of Joy Ease Peace vs Agitation Anxiety Hyperactivity.

This is a time to notice what nourishes us, what stores our energy, what helps us stay rooted as life becomes fuller.

Summer Newsletter