Why 'Qi Garden'?
The word Qi (pronounced "chee") is a Chinese term referring to life energy. Qi Garden Wellness is guided by the understanding that, like a well-tended garden, our vitality and well-being can flourish when cultivated consciously and skillfully, throughout the various seasons and stages of life.
Just as gardening involves observing and responding to the needs of the land, maintaining one’s health and well-being involves tuning into the signals of body, mind, energy, and spirit, and adjusting one’s lifestyle and fitness / wellness routines accordingly. Both endeavor to support a healthy and resilient ecosystem, through skillfully attending to the different parts, while also valuing their interconnectedness.
Qi Garden Wellness was created with the intention of helping people reconnect with their body, restore balance, and cultivate lasting vitality from the inside out. I offer both an integrative and customized approach drawing from yoga, strength and mobility training, taiji (tai chi), and qigong, to support greater health, resilience, and overall well-being. Whether you are seeking greater strength, mobility, relaxation, recovery, or perhaps are just wanting more clarity and calmness in your life, each session is tailored to your needs.
The 6 Spheres of Qi Garden Wellness
The Qi Garden Wellness logo is based on a geometric pattern known as the Flower of Life. In the context of Qi Garden Wellness, each of the spheres within the logo represent one of six core elements, within a larger wellness landscape. The 6 spheres being:
- Cleanse & Release
- Nurture & Restore
- Flexibility & Mobility
- Strength & Endurance
- Relax & Flow
- Meditation & Integration
Rather than existing in isolation, the spheres overlap and support one another in natural and symbiotic ways, with each element being a vital piece of the whole. Within this wellness ecosystem, you will see that each class and service ties into at least one or more of these core elements.
A Personalized Approach
No two people arrive with the same goals, challenges, and life experiences. Whether through group classes or private coaching, my intention is to meet you where you are at, and support you in your own unique journey of health and wellness.
If you'd like to explore how Qi Garden Wellness may support you in your journey, I invite you to reach out, or schedule a free 30 minute fitness / wellness consultation. This will help to get clear on any current challenges and/or areas of interest, as well as your personal fitness / wellness goals and aspirations moving forward.
Here’s to a Happy, Healthy, and Fulfilling Life! 🌱☀️
About Ben
Hello there! If we have yet to meet, please let me take a moment to introduce myself... My name is Ben, and I am a longtime instructor and practitioner of yoga, taiji (tai chi), qigong, fitness, and mobility training. I have been teaching in the fitness / wellness industry for over 20 years now, and am grateful that since beginning my teaching career in 2002, I've been able to connect with, and meet many lovely people, from a variety of different walks of life, and in a variety of different settings.
I do my best to stay active, engaged, and current in all of the respective disciplines that I instruct. I have multiple certifications in yoga, and taiji / qigong instruction, as well as studying in a variety of other fitness, martial, and movement systems over the years. I've had the good fortune to study and train with many excellent teachers, including extensive studies with Ben Thomas in the Iyengar Yoga tradition, and Tony Wong in Chen Taiji and Qigong. These days I enjoy utilizing a variety of different fitness / wellness tools in my own life and practice... namely calisthenics, weights, mobility exercises, yoga, taiji / qigong, breathwork, and meditation. I also enjoy getting in some hiking, and / or biking when I can. Outside of this, I enjoy gardening, creating art of different varieties, and spending time with friends and family.
Even though I find myself in the role of a fitness / wellness instructor by profession, I also consider myself a life-long student, and do my best to continue to learn, and stay open to the journey of life, with fresh eyes. It is my hope that each person leaves my classes, sessions, and / or courses, feeling a greater sense of peace, inspiration, and well-being. :)
Here are just a handful of the many companies for which I have provided my services to over the years...
%20.jpeg)
