Qigong is science of the body and originated from china 4000 years ago. Qi means energy, Gong means to work or transform. Your body has rivers of energy running through it. A blockage is something that would not allow the energy to move where it needs to go. When the energy is blocked illness, disease, pain and other health problems may occur. To open these blocked channels you can learn simple movements and meditation and/or have a Qigong Practitioner assist you, so that your body can heal naturally. Energy blockages are simply energy in the wrong place. These movements can be done while lying down, sitting or standing.

Anyone, because of the nature of Qigong , that it heals the root of the problem and balances the whole body, mentally, physically and emotionally, it is perfect for anyone experiencing any mental, physical and emotional symptoms. Some of the benefits include increased energy, improved health and focus, and enhanced self-awareness.

You can expect to be seated on a chair; people with severe pain may lie down. I will put on relaxing music and ask you to close your eyes and relax. I will then detect where your energy blockages are and start to remove them so the body can balance itself. I seldom touch people. The session lasts 30 to 45 minutes.

My name is Mary Zelmer, I started studying Spring Forest Qigong (SFQ) in 2002 with Master Chunyi Lin. Over that time I have achieved with 9 other advanced students my Healing Mastership. I work as a Master Healer at The SFQ Center with Master Lin in Eden Prairie and the Red Cricket in Mpls. I also teach SFQ classes, assist at Conferences and Retreats, and speak at workshops, schools or where ever else anyone will listen. I also coordinate the SFQ Guild Outreach program.

In 2002 I was chronically sick and I took a level one class in SFQ. It started working right away. I started to practice the exercises and had some appointments with Master Lin. I started to be able to eat, my panic attacks (PTSD), depression, pain and chronic fatigue started to lessen. I started to feel peace and my love for life returned. I kept practicing (not perfectly), and I kept getting better and better. This along with the support of yoga, chiropractic care and herbalogy brought me to a place of wellness. Since then I have witnessed many people get well and I have had the opportunity to help many people. I truly do not believe I would be here without SFQ, I feel blessed and I want to help and share what I learned with as many people as possible. To be able to help my community means a lot to me. So I hope you come in and visit and give SFQ a try.

Classes are based on the principles and techniques of Spring Forest Qigong, a medical Qigong. Spring Forest Qigong was developed by Master Chunyi Lin who teaches and lives in the Minneapolis area. These techniques, which are taught by breathing, gentle movements, mental focus and sound are simple, yet powerful enough to relieve physical pain, reduce stress, depression and address many other health concerns. These techniques also work well with modern day medicine.

SFQ can be practiced anywhere at any time. Whether you are physically challenged or an athlete, a senior citizen or a teenager, the Spring Forest Qigong method can help you increase your energy, experience optimal health and wellness and live a richer, happier life.

Yoga and Qigong go hand in hand.

"Like yoga, Qigong teaches you to balance energy in your body. Spring Forest Qigong is an easy-to-follow program that will allow you to incorporate the health benefits of Qigong into your daily life." Deepak Chopra, M.D. and author of Ageless Body, Timeless Mind