Name: Qigong Community Practice at the Beach
Start: 2026-01-01T17:15:00-08:00
End: 2026-01-01T18:15:00-08:00
Location: Seabright Beach Santa Cruz

NOTE: No Practice on November 27, December 11 and 25.
We come together, in person and in beautiful nature, to move our body temples, purge stress and anxiety, engage the "now," welcome a relaxing flow state, all the while boosting our immunity and our body temples' self-healing capacity.
We practice at our location at the south end of Seabright Beach near the Jetty (that leads to lighthouse). You will find us between the cliffs and the surf, near the cordoned off area for Snowy Plovers. Easy parking is available nearby at the harbor end of Atlantic Avenue.
Bring layers for shade, warmth and a love offering ($15-25 suggested donation. All are welcome). Text to RSVP or ask questions: 831-247-4649.
A love offering/donation of currency can be shared in person or it can be sent via Venmo: @Beth-Freewomon or as a friend on PayPal: [email protected]
RSVP is welcome via text or FFI: 831-247-4649 (m)
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photo credit: Heather Odegarde
What is Qigong? (excerpted from NQA website):
"Qigong (pronounced "chee-gung") is an accessible practice that anyone can learn and benefit from even with casual practice. There are numerous qigong styles...but all are based upon Qi (“subtle breath” or “vital energy”) and Gong (“skill cultivated through regular practice”)...
Qigong promotes a balanced lifestyle to avoid energy depletion. Lifestyle choices that help preserve qi, such as adequate rest, balanced nutrition, moderate physical activities, and stress management are emphasized. Secondly, through tailored practices involving gentle movements, controlled breathwork, and focused intention, the individual cultivates and enhances their qi, refining its flow and enhancing its potency within the body's energy pathways. Finally, qigong teaches practitioners to consciously direct and guide qi within the body. By focusing their intention and using specific movements and breathing techniques, individuals learn to lead qi to areas that may need healing, balance, or revitalization...
These practices are believed to optimize the body's natural healing abilities and contribute to overall well-being when practiced consistently and mindfully."