Join Our  Monthly
Qigong Workshop

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Build Balance, Energy, and Resilience Through Mindful Movement

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Discover Qigong through a progressive three-class workshop series led by Brendan Thorson, MS, LMT, an experienced Qigong and energy-medicine instructor with more than 20 years of study, practice, and teaching.

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Qigong is a traditional Chinese mind-body practice that combines gentle movement, breathing, posture, relaxation, and focused awareness. The practice is designed to help improve the connection between the body and mind while supporting greater calm, balance, mobility, and vitality.

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This series provides an accessible introduction for beginners while allowing returning participants to gradually deepen their practice. Each 90-minute class introduces practical techniques that can be incorporated into everyday life.

[View the Upcoming Qigong Class]

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A Progressive Three-Class Series

The series is organized into three levels, with each class building upon the principles and techniques introduced in the previous session.

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Class 1: Qigong Foundations

Begin with the essential elements of Qigong, including posture, breathing, grounding, relaxation, and foundational movements.

Participants will learn how to release unnecessary tension, coordinate breathing with movement, and establish a simple home practice.

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Class 2: Developing Energy and Flow

Build upon the foundational movements by developing greater coordination, fluidity, balance, and awareness.

This class introduces additional exercises and explores how movement, breathing, and attention work together to create a more integrated practice.

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Class 3: Deepening Your Practice

Refine the techniques introduced throughout the series and develop a more complete and sustainable personal practice.

Participants will explore deeper relaxation, internal awareness, focused intention, and ways to incorporate Qigong into a regular wellness routine.

Participants are encouraged to complete the classes in sequence, although individual class requirements may vary.

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Potential Benefits of Qigong Practice

A regular Qigong practice may help participants:

• Release physical tension

• Support relaxation and stress management

• Improve posture, mobility, and body awareness

• Develop greater balance and coordination

• Encourage calmer and more natural breathing

• Improve mental focus and present-moment awareness

• Cultivate a greater sense of energy and overall well-being

Qigong is gentle and adaptable. The emphasis is not on athletic performance or perfect movement, but on learning to move with awareness, comfort, and intention.

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Who Is This Series For?

This workshop series is suitable for adults who are interested in:

• Learning a gentle and accessible form of movement

• Developing practical tools for managing daily stress

• Supporting balance, flexibility, and healthy aging

• Exploring meditation through movement

• Building a consistent mind-body wellness practice

• Learning Qigong in a supportive small-group setting

Beginners are welcome. No previous experience with Qigong, Tai Chi, meditation, or physical fitness is required.

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Movements may be adapted for different ages, abilities, and comfort levels. Chairs will be available for participants who prefer or require seated practice.

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About the Instructor

Brendan Thorson, MS, LMT, is the founder of Vital Energy Medicine. He holds a master’s degree in Acupuncture and Traditional Oriental Medicine and has extensive training in Qigong, Tai Chi, meditation, massage therapy, and energy medicine.

Throughout his career, Brendan has taught thousands of hours of classes, workshops, and professional training programs. His teaching style is practical, supportive, and accessible, with an emphasis on helping participants develop skills they can use in everyday life.

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Class Format

Each workshop is approximately 90 minutes and includes:

• Guided Qigong instruction

• Breathing and grounding exercises

• Gentle standing or seated movement

• Practical explanations of Qigong principles

• A sequence that participants can continue practicing at home

• Time for questions and individual guidance

Class sizes are limited to create a comfortable and personalized learning environment.

Join the Next Qigong Workshop

New classes will be offered throughout the year at Hopespring Wellness in Bellevue. Visit the upcoming class page for the current date, time, registration fee, and availability.

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