Coiling Silk Qigong
Dissolve Tension, Renew Vitality
with Ken Cohen
October 30 - November 2, 2025
Nevada City, CA
The lovely circular movements, like the turning of a silk cocoon on a spindle, unwind energetic knots and dissolve areas of tension. Learn to gently open and close the joints, improve posture and breathing, and stimulate the life force to flow without obstruction. To complement these techniques, we will practice Bagua Zhang “Walking the Circle,” an incredibly grounding and energizing exercise modeled on the dynamic spiraling power of the dragon. The workshop includes intensive practice and review, discussion, and meditation, held at a beautiful retreat center amidst the ancient oak and fir trees that border Tahoe National Forest. The course requires no previous experience. Beginners and all levels are welcome.
Ken Cohen, M.A. (www.kennethcohen.com) is a renowned qigong and Tai Chi grandmaster who has trained in Chinese healing, martial, and contemplative arts for more than 50 years. The first person to teach qigong in North American medical schools, Ken is the author of The Way of Qigong: The Art and Science of Chinese Energy Healing (Random House) and more than 200 articles on spirituality and health. In 2004, Ken won the International Lifetime Achievement Award in Energy Medicine. He is known for his friendly and engaging teaching style that makes ancient healing traditions a joy to learn and practice.
Where we will learn: Harmony Ridge Lodge
Learn more about our teacher: Qigong Healing