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Q – Health and Wellness
Ocean View Community Center | April 1, 2026-April 29, 2026
Wednesday: 9:00 AM-10:15 AM
This course has been added since catalog publication.
Class participants learn about the ancient Chinese practice of qigong and how to incorporate this into their daily lives. Qigong is a gentle practice that connects the body and breath with intentional movements that target specific body parts. This practice can be done standing or sitting. No equipment is needed. Participants are encouraged to listen to their own body and not push themselves beyond what they feel they can do.
This offering meets for a total of 5 session(s).
INSTRUCTOR: Cathy Jacobsen
JACOBSEN, CATHY — Cathy is a meditation teacher and qigong practitioner who has been practicing meditation/breathwork and qigong for the last several years. The practices have brought a sense of calm and balance in her life and she would like to share that experience with others. She is a licensed mental health counselor and has her own private practice; she is also retired from law enforcement and has worked for Veterans Yoga Project helping first responders and veterans with similar practices such as yoga and meditation.
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