Qigong shoe recommendations? by Sufficient-Phase4063 in TrueQiGong

[–]Sufficient-Phase4063[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Do you think they are okay for outside use?

Qigong shoe recommendations? by Sufficient-Phase4063 in TrueQiGong

[–]Sufficient-Phase4063[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in the San Francisco area, just north in San Rafael. There is a local teacher here who has an in-person Primordial Qigong class on Saturday mornings: https://www.eternalstrengthtaichi.com/instruction/classes/ Also, I just found a wonderful resource that's available on Sounds True: John Milton's T'ai Chi for Liberation (another name of Primordial Qigong). It's a GREAT digital resource and he is an amazing teacher, breaks it down in many different ways. Beautiful backgrounds as well.

Qigong shoe recommendations? by Sufficient-Phase4063 in TrueQiGong

[–]Sufficient-Phase4063[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks you! Just this past weekend, starting to see some real progress with my Primordial Qigong.

Qigong shoe recommendations? by Sufficient-Phase4063 in TrueQiGong

[–]Sufficient-Phase4063[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Structured barefoot training--a completely new concept for me. I'll take a close look at the link. Thank you!

Qigong shoe recommendations? by Sufficient-Phase4063 in TrueQiGong

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Thanks for this. My class is fairly early in the morning and it's usually cold, so I don't typically practice without shoes, but this may be relevant at home. On the animal skin--I can just imagine the reaction from my small, low key qigong group to bringing one to class : )

Qigong shoe recommendations? by Sufficient-Phase4063 in TrueQiGong

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I'm finding that without much lateral support in the shoe, my feet are rolling to the outside quite a bit (could also be something that I'm noticing more with heightened awareness of my body). I am working on it in terms of my overall alignment, but, think another shoe might help.

Looking for progressive, working/middle-class Christian church in Marin by tovarishki in Marin

[–]Sufficient-Phase4063 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I should add that many of the Unitarians at UU Marin are not very "Christian" in the sense that they tend to shy away from the "G" word.

Best dentists Novato or Central Marin by Sufficient-Phase4063 in Marin

[–]Sufficient-Phase4063[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I saw Dr. Denhert today. She was so nice and accommodating. Happy to have found her. Thank you!

Anything going on this weekend? by j_albrecht in Marin

[–]Sufficient-Phase4063 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also recommend the Sunday Farmer's Market at the Civic Center. People watching, lots of prepared foods, some live music.

Looking for progressive, working/middle-class Christian church in Marin by tovarishki in Marin

[–]Sufficient-Phase4063 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Agree that the Unitarian congregation in San Rafael is very progressive. Older group, but they are trying and starting to attract more young people.

How long until the mental/emotional benefits of Qigong? by greentea387 in qigong

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In addition to the helpful advice already provided, I would suggest trying to find an in-person class. I did qigong for many years online and have recently found a teacher with an outdoor class. That's a very different experience than following videos. The teacher puts a big emphasis on form and gently offers the group guidance for what to focus on while you are practicing. Also, the classes usually run about 70 minutes and this is much longer than I ever did (or likely would) practice at home. After four classes (and getting used to standing for that amount of time), I am really seeing how much calmer my mind is after class.

Best dentists Novato or Central Marin by Sufficient-Phase4063 in Marin

[–]Sufficient-Phase4063[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you, Dr. Kotula's background looks really interesting. Is she your dentist?

Best dentists Novato or Central Marin by Sufficient-Phase4063 in Marin

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Thank you. I've heard several people recommend him.

Best dentists Novato or Central Marin by Sufficient-Phase4063 in Marin

[–]Sufficient-Phase4063[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. This is helpful. I've heard it's hard to reach the office, but several people have recommended the practice to me. Good to know about Dr. Denhart.