Name: Qigong (six-week session, in-person and Zoom)
Start: 2026-06-23T17:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-06-23T18:30:00-05:00
Location: Franciscan Spirituality Center

Qigong (six-week session, in-person and Zoom)

A Time-Proven Practice for Overall Balance and Health
Meets JUNE 23, 30; JULY 7, 14, 21, 28
Instructor: Pennie Pries
Investment: $60 for six-week session
The fundamental principle of qigong (pronounced CHEE-gung) is that everything in the universe is a form of energy, including every cell in our body. “Qi” means “life-force energy” and “gong” means “skill, or to work with,” so the integrated mind-body practice of qigong means “to skillfully work with your life-force energy.” This ancient practice uses simple movements, mindful breathing, stretching, energy activation and intention to balance your entire being (mind, body, spirit and emotion). It helps to calm your nervous system, support healing of your internal organs, enhance circulation and build resiliency.
No experience is necessary, and every six-week session has a new focus or theme, balancing basic core principles with new information and movements. All exercises can be done seated or modified to accommodate physical challenges or medical restrictions. The recorded practice is available to be experienced repeatedly, as your weekly schedule allows. This encourages routine movement for emotional calm, better health and increased vitality.
Note: Pennie resides in Rochester, Minnesota, so she typically will lead the first class of each series in person at the FSC and the remainder of classes via Zoom. Participants may continue to meet at the FSC for the entire series.
Direct link to registration: https://fsc.retreatportal.com/calendar/event?programcode=26SND10822
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Pennie Pries is a Tier I Lee Holden Certified Qi Gong instructor with a background of teaching, coaching, Silent Counseling, ThetaHealing and real-life experiences, including health challenges. She leads qigong classes at the FSC and online through her business, Energy Shifts with Pennie, and teaches two exercise classes per week for the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program. She also works on an individual basis for deeper emotional clearing and tailored movement practices to meet specific physical/health challenges. Pennie has presented at workshops and retreats for the FSC, family gatherings, quilting groups and other venues.