Qigong and Meditation classes
Qigong Teacher Training
Qigong Retreats in 2026
Qigong classes
Join me for a weekly Qigong and Meditation class at the Bloedel Donovan Park Pavilion in Bellingham, on Electric Ave
Tuesday nights at 6:30pm. Next session begins January 6, 2026. Register for this 5 week session thru the Bellingham Parks and Recreation dept. (cob.org) $75
Qigong is moving meditation and refers to the theory and practice of working with the energy or natural force that fills the universe. Possibly the most essential aspect of Qigong in reference to health is its emphasis on mental and emotional well being. Using breath and gentle movements we become calm and focused on our internal landscape. This short practice time will relieve stress by changing our blood chemistry and shifting our brain waves from Beta to Alpha.
“When internal energies are able to circulate smoothly and freely, and the energy of the mind is not scattered, but focused and concentrated, illness and disease can be avoided” The Yellow Emperor
Life and Health are said to be dependent on the harmonious flow of Qi within the body. The mental and physical exercises of Qigong help to ensure the correct conversion of Qi, or life force energy.
Benefits of Qigong Practice
Qigong:
-Reduces Stress and shifts blood
enzymes to a healthy ph
-Slows aging
-Strengthens the Immune System
-Enhances Emotional Well Being
-Relieves depression and anxiety
-Reduces pain and allergies
-Creates strength and flexibility
-Speeds the healing from any
illness
-Increases one’s capacity to take a
full breath
-Promotes restful sleep
-Reduces fatigue and mood swing
-Is appropriate for all ages
Bring a Yoga mat and meditation cushion. Wear comfortable Clothing.
Instructor Caryn Diel has been teaching Qigong classes internationally for over 30 years.
"Every day connect with Nature, (Tao)
and do less.” Lao Tze
Qigong Teacher Training
Next session begins May 10, 2026
Are you interested in becoming a Qigong Instructor? Or in simply deepening your personal practice?
This 5 part curriculum will cover the history, research, ancient and current and benefits of Qigong. Classes include practice, lecture and meditation. Between classes there is reading, practice and journaling.
25 hours of class time and daily practice with movement and journaling of your personal experiences over 6 months. Use this training to become a teacher, or to deepen your personal awareness and support your overall health.
You will learn to awaken and develop a strong chi field for self healing and enhanced intuition.
We will practice a variety of forms and look at the wisdom of Chen Tuan's seasonal forms, including the practice of Tao Yin. Learn how to incorporate various meditations and the I Ching into your daily practice and your teaching.
Class Location: Bellingham, Washington and Zoom
To Register: Phone: 505-670-3538 or Email: WhiteCloudNM@aol.com
Class dates: May 10, July 13, September 12, November 15. December 20. Tuition: $850 tuition
class begins in Person for 8 hours, and continues some months via Zoom
Instructor Caryn Boyd Diel is the founder of White Cloud Institute and teaches regular qigong and meditation classes. She has produced several CDs, DVDs, Videos and is the Author of 3 books on Daoist studies, and is currently writing a 90 day Qigong Journal/Workbook for inner transformation.
Recommended Reading
Qigong
The Healing Promise of Qi, R. Jahnke
Taoist Qigong, Hon
Qi Gong Therapy, TK Shih
Swimming Dragon Qigong, TK Shih
A Complete Guide to Chi-Gung, Daniel Reid
Qigong for Living, Yanling Lee Johnson
The Way of Qigong, Ken Cohen
Fire Dragon Meridan Qigong, Zhongxian Wu
Vital Breath of the Dao, Zhongxian Wu
Sunrise, Daoist practices for Women, Caryn Boyd Diel
Riding the Phoenix to Penglai, Jill Gonet
Your Personal Qigong Journey, Caryn Boyd Diel
Tao Yin
Dao In Hua, Ching Ni
Energy Balance through the Tao, M. Chia
Caryn Diel, You tube channel
I Ching
Complete I Ching, Alfred Huang
I Ching Bagua, C. Diel and K. Waters
Meditation
The Taoist alchemy of Wang Liping, Vol. 1, Nathan Brine
Cultivating Stillness, Eva Wong
Websites
The most important part of cultivation in your daily life is that it purifies your chi
Watch for our information about the upcoming
Qigong and Mediation Retreat
September 25-27, 2026
at Semiahmoo. Near Blaine, Wa