Move the Body Quiet the Mind
Discover Tai Chi Qigong Mind Body Movement
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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.
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Classes
Current Ongoing Free Classes at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library
Tai Chi Qigong Mind Body Movement
Tuesdays from 9:30am to 10:30am (NO CLASS NOVEMBER 10, 2026)
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.
Contact me or go to Cdalibrary.org for more information about these programs.
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Qigong for Autumn
Fall arrives with a different kind of energy. It invites you to come back to yourself, to notice what feels comforting, what feels nourishing, and what you want to make more room for. This can be a season of slower mornings, deeper creativity, warmer rituals, clearer boundaries, and a stronger connection to the life that is happening right in front of you. You do not have to rush into what comes next. Let yourself settle into this chapter and allow it to show you what you have been needing. There is also something powerful about the way fall asks us to release. The trees let go without questioning whether they will bloom again, and maybe there is a lesson in that for you too. What are you ready to stop carrying? What can become lighter now? Let this season be a reminder that letting go is not always an ending.
In Tai Chi Qigong we are working with the Metal Element (think mountains, rocks, minerals, gemstones). The Metal Element is forged from the Earth Element, ready to hold and sustain. We are beginning to strengthen the Yin energy of the slower seasons with movements that support the Lung and Large Intestine Meridians. These Meridians are about bringing in what we need (inhale/ingest) and releasing what we no longer need (exhale/express). Grief is often associated with this season and sits within the Lung Meridian. Grief can be sadness of what we are loosing (summer’s warmth and activities) but it can also be a release to make room for acceptance, courage, dignity.
We are harvesting and gathering what will sustains us, organizing and preparing for Winter’s stillness, and releasing and composting to make room for what comes next.
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Discover
Online programs to explore:
Rooted Alchemy YouTube Channel
Podcasts:
Interview with Christine about Tai Chi Qigong Mind Body Movement
