Why 'Qi Garden'?

The word ‘Qi’ (pronounced chee) is a Chinese term referring to one’s life energy, equivalent to ‘prana’ in the yoga tradition. Qi Garden Wellness is therefore guided by the intention to consciously and skillfully tend to the garden of our own vitality and wellness, throughout all of the various seasons and stages of life.
The process of cultivating and maintaining health and wellness in many ways mirrors the process of caring for a garden. While 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, and also valuing their interconnectedness.
With Qi Garden Wellness, my intention is to offer the tools, guidance, and an approach that helps facilitate reconnecting with your body, restoring balance, and cultivating lasting vitality from the inside out. Whether you are seeking greater strength, mobility, relaxation, recovery, or perhaps just want more clarity and calmness in your life, there are specific tools and approaches that can be skillfully utilized to help you achieve your goals.
The logo above is based on a geometric pattern known as the 'Flower of life'. In the context of Qi Garden Wellness, each of the spheres in the image represents one of six core elements, within a larger wellness landscape. The six core elements being Cleanse & Release, Nurture & Restore, Flexibility & Mobility, Strength & Endurance, Relax & Flow, and Meditation & Integration. Instead of 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. In regard to private sessions, each session is thoughtfully designed to meet you where you are at, supporting you in your own unique journey. I warmly invite you to explore the available services, and if something resonates for you and you want to explore things further, please feel free to reach out, or schedule a free 30 minute fitness / wellness consultation with me (Ben). 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 / Qigong, fitness / mobility training, breathwork, and meditation. 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 Yoga, Taiji / Qigong, breathwork, meditation, calisthenics, and mobility exercises. 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...





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