Qi Gong

Tamara Fields

My relationship with Qigong is rooted in lived experience. I spent six months in China training in the Wudang Mountains, a place deeply connected to Taoist cultivation and the internal arts. During that time, I studied with a range of Taoist teachers, which deeply shaped how I understand and embody this practice. What I share comes from that immersion—not just the movements themselves, but the philosophy behind them, and the relationship between breath, awareness, and the body. I was already interested in the meridian system before going to China, and I was naturally drawn to study with a teacher who has a background in Taoist medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine. That influence continues to inform how I guide practice today, especially in understanding how Qigong supports balance and flow within the body. Movement has been a part of my life since early childhood. I trained as a dancer from a young age, and later explored contact improvisation, which continues to influence how I relate to movement. For me, Qigong isn’t something rigid—it’s something you build a relationship with over time, through listening and awareness. My approach is gentle, simple, and accessible. In class, we focus on connecting breath with movement, and allowing the body to open in a natural way. I also place importance on making the practice sustainable—something you can take into your daily life. Even a short 15–20 minute practice can be meaningful when it’s done with presence. My intention is to create a space where you can explore what this practice feels like in your own body, and begin to develop a relationship with it that feels supportive, personal, and aligned with your life.