Path with Harmony
Qigong for the Awakening Woman
Path with Harmony
Qigong for the Awakening Woman
Path with Harmony
Qigong for the Awakening Woman
Path with Harmony
Qigong for Awakening
8 Week Series
Local In Person Classes or Online
Welcome to
The Foundational Roots of Qigong Course
Five Element Qigong for Health and Longevity
One thing we know about living and aging is that we may live longer than our ancestors did, but we don't necessarily live better. We also know that stress is the number one contributor to our biological age and predisposes us to all sorts of health issues that are preventable with lifestyle choices. There is a lot about life we cannot control. We cannot control our chronological age. But we are in the driver's seat of our biological age!
Through our choices, we can add not only years to our lives
but life to our years!
The Foundational Roots of Qigong Course:
This is the entry point, the foundational roots of a lifelong Qigong practice. It is the gateway into the rest of Path with Harmony's and Maria's offerings. Having these core skills under your belt allows you to establish a lasting practice and go deeper and wider into this art in a practical, grounded, and safe way. The rest of the courses offered by Path with Harmony builds and grows from this core practice.
You Will Learn:
You will learn a Five Element Qigong form. It is a practical “qigong framework” for physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health with simple, easy-to-understand Qigong movements and nourishing life practices.
This Course Covers:
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The essential basics and foundational roots of Qigong
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Introduces the Five Elements
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Gentle Qigong flows
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Standing postures (may also be done seated)
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Guided meditations.
In this foundational roots course, I'm teaching a simple yet robust Qigong practice that you can tailor to suit your needs as you embark on your self-healing journey.
Nourish, center, and align with the healthiest version of you.
From this place, everything and everyone around you is also
nourished, centered, and aligned.
I'm Curious...
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Would you like to try a practice that helps you release stress, feel calmer, and enter into the flow state?
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Do you ever struggle with back pain or stiffness in your joints and wish you had a natural way to ease it?
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Are you interested in strengthening your immune system to stay well, especially during challenging seasons?
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Do you feel fully rested when you wake up, or are you looking for ways to improve your sleep quality and overall vitality?
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Would you benefit from more mental clarity and emotional stability to handle life’s challenges with more grace?
- Are you interested in learning about Qi, vital life force energy, and how movement, breath, and meditation can enhance your body's intrinsic self-healing abilities?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then please keep reading and consider joining us!
If you already know you want to join, sign up here.
If you need more detail and want to see the curriculum more,
keep reading!
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"The Tao is called the Great Mother.
Empty yet inexhaustable, it gives birth to infinate worlds (made of elements).
It is always present within you.
You can use it any way you want."
Lao Tzu
Tao Te Ching #6
My name is Maria Chowdhury, and I'm inviting you to join me and experience Five Element Qigong for your health, vitality, and longevity.
Five Element Qigong is a branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Many describe TCM as a tree with five branches. The five branches are: acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition and diet, bodywork (a combination of massage and chiropractic called Tuina), and movement as medicine. The movement branch includes practices like Qigong, tai chi, breathwork, and meditation.
Qigong is pronounced (Chee Gong).
Qi means "life force energy," and
Gong means "work." Qigong can be translated as "skillful energy work" that cultivates life force energy.
Qigong is ancient and vast, with many forms and practices. In brief, Five Element Qigong follows the principles of Tao and the seasons of nature. It correlates each season with the elements, an organ system, meridian lines, acupressure points, sounds, colors, emotions, animals, archetypes, herbs, foods, Qigong movements, and nourishing life practices for health and wellness.
Qigong is an ancient practice that is just as relevant today as it was thousands of years ago. The ancient Qigong masters did not have the same life stressors we have today. Now, we must intentionally and actively connect with nature and create our lives with compassion and purpose by skillfully working with all five elements.
Practicing Five Element Qigong helps you find health, harmony, and balance within yourself and with nature, allowing you to respond to the present moment with ease.
Testimonial
"Maria creates a sacred space that is so much more than just Qigong. Within these sessions, I notice I am connecting to the ancient lineage and potency of these movements, while also experiencing a deepening connection to my own capacity to heal and expand this body. There is such sweetness in exploring this embodiment practice within the holding space of others who are also deepening into their own power and vulnerability. Maria creates a safe space for us to lean into our edges, opening to the healing potential within each one of us, that is potentiated in the holding of the whole circle of people."
Jaime K. Hardy, Ph.D.
Qigong practioner
*Benefits of Consistent Qigong Practice:
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Breathe better and have a robust Immune system
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Relieve low back pain and joint stiffness, and sleep more soundly
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Improve our digestion and metabolism to nourish our bodies
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Mental clarity and emotional stability
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Transform stress into vitality
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Become more resilient
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Increase longevity
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Be centered and aligned with your power, passion, and purpose.
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Feel good in your body, and have a warm, open heart and a clear mind.
Excessive busyness, distraction, and stress keep us in a fight-or-flight adrenaline state. If we stay in that state, we are in an eternal state of lack and not-enoughness.
This leads to depletion, and we lose our health, passion, and radiance.
We get lost.
We get Resentful.
We burn out.
We get sick
Mindful Movement as Medicine.
How would your life and health improve if you had a Qigong practice and lived harmoniously with the elements and seasons?
Testimonial
“Maria helps me connect to my body’s own energy flow, enhancing my physical and mental awareness that clears away energy blocks keeping my stress and emotions in balance. The movements allow increased circulation enabling a stronger immune system to flourish, providing a great benefit to me during this time of uncertainty. Maria’s class makes you feel at peace when you leave, no matter what is going on around you.”
Sandra Parrotte Oracle and Priestess of the Sacred Feminine Arts
Who is this course for?
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People are brand new to Qigong.
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People new to Path with Harmony and working with Maria.
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People who want to re-establish their roots in Qigong. You may have practiced before but have not developed your personal practice yet.
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People who want to care for their whole being—integrating body, mind, emotions, and spirit—and are looking for a gentle addition to their exercise and wellness routine.
Who is this course NOT for!
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People who want a high-impact style of training.
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People who don't want to go inside themselves and practice energy arts and mediation.
Five Element Qigong practice teaches how to harness the gifts of nature both within you and all around you for personal growth, empowerment, wellness, and vitality.
Testimonial
"Working with Maria has been a transformative and nourishing experience. Maria's skillful and intuitive approach and her deep understanding of qigong's healing and wellness aspects have inspired harmony within my mind, body, and spirit. I feel rejuvenated after each qigong session. Maria is skilled at creating a sacred container for healing and self-discovery within a group while being mindful of individual hopes and needs. I have found a sense of community and support in her presence, connecting with other women on the same journey. I highly recommend Maria as a qigong teacher and empathetic guide for those seeking to connect with their inner Self and embrace a supportive community."
Kayley. W
Qigong practitioner
Session 1 Opening the Body:
After a short introduction and welcome, we begin by bringing our mind and awareness inside, opening our body with a warm-up, and anchoring our breath.
Session 2: Vertical Alignment,
Showering Qi, and Quan Yin Bow
This is how we open an close the practice and the Five Element Form.
Session 3 Metal Element:
We begin the Form with the Metal Element. Metal is related to the lungs and the immune system. This session will teach breathing practices to support our respiratory and immune health.
Metal is also about creating healthy boundaries, clearing space, sealing energy leaks, and letting go of what no longer serves.
Session 4 Water Element:
Water is related to the kidneys, bones, joints, knees, and lower back.
In this session, we will learn flowing Qigong movements to support these areas and create a feeling of deep relaxation and trust as we learn to move skillfully with the current of life.
Session 5 Wood Element:
Wood is related to the liver, central nervous system, and our stress response.
In this session, we will stretch, coil, and learn Qigong practices to open our spine, nourish our nervous system, help us transform stress into vitality, and nourish our growth mindset and life vision.
Session 6 Fire Element:
Fire is related to the heart, the circulatory system, and our passion and joy for life.
In this session, we will learn Qigong practices movements that tune us to the frequency of love and kindness.
Session 7 Earth Element:
Earth is related to the spleen, stomach, metabolism, and digestion.
In this session, we will locate our dantien and learn Qigong practices that ground us in the present moment and support the integration and digestion of our food and experiences, transforming them into a healthy life and body.
Session 8: Complete the Five Element Form
As we complete the form, you will have the foundations for your personal Qigong practice. And a launch pad for your Qigong growth.
For some, this is an ending, and for some, this is just the beginning!
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Q&A:
At certain points in the session, feel free to ask questions as you learn the movement for the first time. We will also have a few minutes after the class for questions.
I am deeply dedicated to supporting you and your Qigong journey, both online and in person. That’s why I’ve created this free, monthly 1-hour Q&A session—an opportunity for us to connect, reflect, and grow together.
The Facebook group is another place to ask Maria and the whole group your questions.
This simple yet potent, dare I say, life-changing practice supports you in feeling more grounded, healthy, connected, abundant, and alive!
Testimonial
"Maria is full of embodied feminine wisdom to share! I’ve been acquainted with her for many years, love her herbal offerings, and am so glad that she is now teaching Qi Gong. Qi Gong has long been a favorite of mine, and I’ve enjoyed many classes from different teachers. In Maria’s classes, I'm always pleased and enriched by her unique and heartfelt ways of sharing this ancient form of healing. Thank you, Maria, you bring a new life to this practice!"
Barbara Hannelore
Author, Artist, Mentor
WomensWayMoonCycles.com
Investment and Financial Exchange:
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$200 per person
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Bring a Friend and pay $300 for both (use code at check out: BRINGAFRIEND)
What's Included:
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8 live 60-minute Qigong sessions online or at NWA Martial Arts Academy.
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Monthly 1-hour Q&A session on Zoom for all students.
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Dedicated Facebook Group for processing, deepening, and support.
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Be a vital member of our Qigong Community!
Bonuses:
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An online Learning Portal with additional teaching materials.
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A guided meditation for each element
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An introduction to Healing Sounds video
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Primer on Qigong pdf
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Guiding Principles of Qigong pdf
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Qigong Arctypal Quiz
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10% discount on herbal products made by Maria for health and longevity.
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Testimonial
"To be in a sacred space with Maria is to be held in the field of her wise presence. Her perspective on life, growth, challenges, and potential are both carried and delivered in a way that is light and playful yet profoundly life changing. This combination of playfulness and deep wisdom and care is wonderful to witness and a delight to experience."
Bentley Kalaway
Singer/Songwriter, Feminine Power Coach/Facilitator
FAQ's
Meet Maria:
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It is an honor to be with you and meet you at this gateway as we journey through the elements together and take great care of our health, vitality, and well-being.
More details about the course:
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Once you register for the course, you will receive an email with all the details about it. It will include information about what to wear and what to bring, how to log into the learning portal, and more.
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If your email does not answer your question, please contact me here.
Refund Policy:
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If you cancel before our first session, you get a full refund.
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If you are not satisfied after the first session, you will receive a refund. Please let me know so we can discuss this as soon as possible. I will maintain the deposit of $75.
Disclaimer:
The Five Element Foundational Roots Qigong Course is not designed to treat or diagnose any medical conditions or psychological disorders. If you have any physical health or mental health concerns, please consult with your medical practitioner before joining the program.
* There are no guarantees of specific results. The benefits listed on this page are generally accepted benefits from regular and consistent practice over time.
Each participant is responsible for their own health, actions, and boundaries. Path with Harmony Qigong, Maria Chowdhury, NWA Martial Arts, and its owners, Michael Felix, is not, and will not, be held liable for any assumed damage that is deemed to occur at any time. Participants must accept that all knowledge and practices are given in good faith. Participants must understand that they are entering into training in a pioneer field of energy medicine. All such training is provided in good faith to the highest known safety standards or perceived practices within this discipline.
