Inspiration 2 – Peace
by cmaltenfort | February 2, 2017 | Health | 1 Comment
Continuing with the theme of getting along this week's focus is on "The Art of Peace". "The Art of Peace" - Adapted from 'The New Book of the Art of Living' by Wilferd A. Peterson Peace can be achieved only through people! (only people make war) World-wide peace and...
2023 Year of the Water Rabbit
by cmaltenfort | January 12, 2023 | Health1 | 0 Comments
May the year of the Water Rabbit serve you well!
Zoom Tai Chi Easy Classes
by cmaltenfort | May 29, 2020 | Health1 | 0 Comments
Tai Chi Easy goes on-line! If you would like to continue your Tai Chi Easy Journey with me, I am offering 2 classes at the moment with more to come soon! Monday mornings 11 am - 12:15 pm through Sun and Moon Yoga Studio, you must register at least 2 hours before to...
ZOOM yoga
by cmaltenfort | May 21, 2020 | Health1 | 0 Comments
Please join me for my Zoom classes. Information in menu
Sound Bath and Guided Meditation at Sun and Moon Yoga Studio (Fairfax), Saturday, June 15, 2019, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
by Student | May 19, 2019 | Health1 | 0 Comments
Saturday, June 15, 2019, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Sound Bath and Guided Meditation at Sun and Moon Yoga Studio (Fairfax) Join us for a deeply relaxing experience to brighten a winter’s evening. Soak in the sound spectrum of chimes, singing bowls, and gongs, inducing a...
Tai Chi Easy Practice Leader Training, Friday, June 14 – Sunday June 16, 2019, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Each Day
by Student | May 19, 2019 | Health, Health1 | 0 Comments
Friday, June 14 - Sunday June 16, 2019 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Each Day Tai Chi Easy™ Practice Leader Training East Meets West Yoga Center 8230 Old Courthouse Road, Suite 400 Vienna, VA. 22182 21 Nursing CE's! NO PRIOR TAI CHI EXPERIENCE NEEDED This 3-day training empowers...
Sound Bath and Guided Meditation Sat. May 18 7-8 pm
by Student | November 14, 2018 | Health | 0 Comments
Sound Bath and Guided Meditation at Sun and Moon Yoga Studio (Arlington) Join us for a deeply relaxing experience to brighten a winter’s evening. Soak in the sound spectrum of chimes, singing bowls, and gongs, inducing a restful and rejuvenated state. Layered with...
Fall Information + Lung Massage
by cmaltenfort | October 24, 2018 | Health | 0 Comments
Fall information Season Harvest: gathering for the winter Letting go: what is used up, no longer needed Body: Lungs, Nose, Skin, Large Intestines, phloem and mucus Lung meridian ends on thumb – Large intestines on ends on index finger Element: metal Emotion: Grief...
Back From China
by cmaltenfort | May 27, 2018 | Health | 0 Comments
Nǐ hǎo (Hello), I have just returned from a little over 3 weeks of travel in China with Roger Jahnke and 37 others. Our trip began in Hangzhou (just south of Shanghai). We had 4 days to discover special morning practice places around the West Lake, enjoy a tour of a...
Exciting new Sound Sessions
by cmaltenfort | September 11, 2017 | Health | 0 Comments
I recently went through training and certification with Tibetan Tones https://tibetantones.com/ for an exciting new way to relax and tune mind, body and breath! Sound massage is based on ancient knowledge concerning the effect of sounds that was applied in Indian...
Tai Chi Easy arms flavor vs form
by cmaltenfort | July 10, 2017 | Health1 | 0 Comments
Here is another short clip from my teacher Roger Jahnke demonstrating the sitting version of Tai Chi Easy. Of course his form is pretty awesome, but he emphasizes the flavor; soft yet strong in intension, relaxed yet aware of each moment. A favorite quote from him is...
Tai Chi Easy and Qigong video clip from Roger Jahnke
by cmaltenfort | July 9, 2017 | Health | 0 Comments
I'm excited to be participating in the NCOA's Aging Mastery Program fitness video on Tuesday following the guidance of Roger Jahnke. Here is a video clip from Roger that shows what I have been practicing and teaching in my classes....
Tai Chi For Balance and Falls Prevention
by cmaltenfort | June 25, 2017 | Health1 | 0 Comments
The Tai Chi for Balance and Falls Prevention Workshop was a great success. The information shared and practiced was a combination of Tai Chi Easy (IIQTC), yoga stretches and practices from the IRQTC. I was glad so many came to take advantage of this valuable...
Inspiration 11 – Believing
by cmaltenfort | June 2, 2017 | Health | 0 Comments
Strengthen your practice by believing! "Believing is a daring adventure into the unseen, it is a radiant faith in the unexplored, the undiscovered, the miracles of the future... There is magic in the art of believing!" Believe! Many spiritual advisors have said “All...
NEW Classes
by cmaltenfort | June 2, 2017 | Health | 0 Comments
Practice in NATURE 9am - Tai Chi/Qigong 10am - Yoga At : Whitehall Farm 12523 Popes Head Road Clifton, Va 20124 703-968-3900 Saturdays June 3 - July 8 this is an out door class so if it is pouring rain we will not meet. https://www.whitehall.farm/events.html...
Inspiration 10 – Memory
by cmaltenfort | May 14, 2017 | Health | 0 Comments
The recent run of rainy days inspired me to offer a “sharing” during class. The subject was “what do you like to do when it rains?” As each person took their turn you could tell they where reviewing memories of rainy days looking for the pearl they wanted to share....
Inspiration 9 – Power
by cmaltenfort | May 14, 2017 | Health | 0 Comments
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world". - Marianne Williamson The practice of Yoga, Tai Chi and...
WTCQD 2017 at Meadowlark Gardens
by cmaltenfort | May 4, 2017 | Health | 0 Comments
So honored to have been part of this beautiful day. I was part of a wonderful group of volunteers for Peaceable Dragon that organized and facilitated this annual event. (It is always the last Saturday of April - mark your calendars for next year!) We were honored to...
Article – Why Tai Chi Is As Good For You As CrossFit
by cmaltenfort | May 1, 2017 | Health | 0 Comments
Subject: Why Tai Chi Is As Good For You As CrossFit http://time.com/4758683/tai-chi-exercise/
Inspiration 8 – Imagination
by cmaltenfort | April 18, 2017 | Health | 0 Comments
“Imagination,” said Einstein, “is more powerful than knowledge.” Imagination enlarges vision, stretches the mind, challenges the impossible. Without imagination, thought comes to a halt! You awaken your imagination through the driving power of curiosity and...
Level 1 Qigong – IIQTC Austin Texas
by cmaltenfort | April 18, 2017 | Health | 0 Comments
I joined a team of 4 to assist Roger Jahnke with Level 1 Qigong Training in Austin Texas at the Ancient Yoga Center. We were able to create a supportive Qi family with over 60 participants. I was truly honored to be part of this experience and share in the healing...
Senior Training with Roger Jahnke (IIQTC)
by cmaltenfort | March 12, 2017 | Health | 0 Comments
I am honored to have been selected as one of the Assistants for Roger Jahnke's last teaching of Level 1 for the IIQTC (Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi). He is passing the baton on to teachers like me to continue teaching the trainings so we can spread the...
Inspiration 7 – Being human
by cmaltenfort | March 12, 2017 | Health | 0 Comments
What is it to be human and why are we here? Being human brings up many questions. I've heard many times that “we are not human beings on a spiritual journey. We are spiritual beings on a human journey.” That being said I offer you "The Art of Being Human” adapted from...
Hint 6 – Foot stretch #2 with a foam block
by cmaltenfort | March 5, 2017 | Health | 0 Comments
Waking up the bottom of the foot can also be done with a "yoga" style foam block. Step one: find a “yoga” block. These are available in many materials. I find a softer foam block more comfortable than a wood block. Place the block vertically against a wall. Step 1:...
Inspiration 6 – Perspective
by cmaltenfort | March 5, 2017 | Health | 0 Comments
Chicken Little thought the sky was falling, sometimes I feel that way too. But when I am able to step out of the pit of darkness or of limited vision and open my eyes to the amazing world around me, sometimes the big stuff doesn't seem so big and I see how much good...
Hint 5 – Waking up the bottom of the foot
by cmaltenfort | March 5, 2017 | Health | 0 Comments
Waking up the bottom of the foot with a small rubber ball can help increase circulation and improve balance. Step one: find a 1" – 1 1/2" small rubber ball. You should be able to squeeze it slightly when pressing with your fingers. If the ball is too hard and you put...