If you've gotten it, you'll be getting more of it. If you haven't, you'll lose even the little you're grabbing at.

You see students in chains go to a teacher, and the teacher adds another chain. The students are delighted . . .

Any effort we make is not good for our practice, because it creates waves in our mind. It is impossible, however, to attain absolute calmness of mind without any effort. We must make some effort, but we must forget ourselves in the effort we make.

Qigong classes

For private sessions, click here.

Beginning qigong
Dates: ongoing class on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
No class on Friday, September 12
Time: 10:00 am - noon
Location - Tao at Play - see below
Cost: $20 per session; drop-ins welcome
Prerequisite: open to everyone

Discover the basics of qigong internal awareness, movement, breathing, and meditation through this gentle, exploratory class. You will learn standing meditation, Eight Pieces of Brocade. Five Animal Play, and other Taoist methods, to relax the body, quiet the mind, and cultivate health.

Advanced qigong meditation
Dates: ongoing class on Wednesdays
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Location: Tao at Play - see below
Cost: $20 per session
Registration required: email info@taoatplay.com (no drop-ins)
Prerequisite: by permission of instructor

This class is kept small, so it's more of a private lesson with the benefit of group meditation. Material covered will be aimed at what participants need to support their ongoing practice.

Private lessons for individuals or small groups

For information about private qigong lessons, please email Marc at info@taoatplay.com.

Location

Qigong classes and lessons are held at:

Tao at Play Qigong
The Areis Building
2366 Eastlake Avenue East, Suite 230
Seattle, WA 98102

The building is on the corner of Eastlake Avenue East and East Louisa Street, right across from Rogers Playground.

Parking
There's street parking on Eastlake and Louisa. If you have a disabled parking permit, turn on Louisa, then enter the uncovered parking lot to the east of the building. There is a disabled parking bay to the right of the entrance to the second floor.

Map and directions
For an interactive map and driving directions at MapQuest.com, click here or on the map below.

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