What happens when we become deeply present—to our bodies, our breath, our inner experience, each other and the living world around us?
Qigong offers a way to explore this question through movement, stillness, breath, sound, and the cultivation of consciousness. As we become more present, our awareness deepens and opens—to ourselves, to one another, and to the natural world. We begin to experience ourselves not as separate from life, but as part of a larger living whole.
At Mountain Qi, we explore this unfolding through the practice of Zhineng Qigong.
QIGONG IN NATURE
What happens when we practice in relationship with the living world?
In nature, our attention can expand beyond the boundaries of the individual body. Trees, water, sky, earth, sounds, light, wind, and the changing seasons become part of our sensory experience.
The intention is not simply to practice qigong in nature, but to discover what becomes possible when we consciously open ourselves to an intimate exchange with the living world. Through movement, meditation, breath awareness, and periods of solo contemplation, we can begin to experience our relationship with the more-than-human world in a new way—and perhaps discover a deeper sense of connection and belonging within the larger living world.
This exploration draws on both ancient qigong practices and my doctoral research into the human experience of nature.
PRACTICE WITH MOUNTAIN QI
Classes
Mountain Qi offers small-group Zhineng Qigong classes organized in four- to six-session series around particular themes and areas of practice. Classes combine experiential practice with foundational Qigong Science theory and are open to both beginning and experienced practitioners. Each class is designed as a complete experience, so you may attend an entire series or select individual sessions.
Individual Sessions
Individual sessions offer an opportunity to explore qigong with guidance focused on your particular interests and practice. Sessions may include movement, meditation, breath, sound, healing methods, and the cultivation of consciousness.
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ABOUT PATRICIA
Patricia Seator is a certified Zhineng Qigong and Mingjue Gongfu teacher whose approach brings together qigong, the cultivation of consciousness, and her background in psychology, creativity, and the human relationship with nature.