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Slow Yoga & Qigong: Relax & Restore RETREAT

Leaders: Ken Nelson and John Haggerty

For all levels; no yoga or qigong experience necessary.

Join Kripalu legacy and leader in mind-body practices Ken Nelson and  long-time martial artist and qigong teacher John Haggerty for a profound  journey of self-discovery. Experience the bliss of deep relaxation  through restorative yoga, guided imagery, and attention training.  

With a wise and loving heart, you are invited to explore qigong and  move with ease, grace, and freedom while remaining rooted and centered.  Through beginner-friendly meditation, yin yoga, and healing qigong  sequences, you will learn to 

• Relieve chronic tension in the spine, hips, and low back 
• Improve posture, balance, stamina, and longevity 
• Enhance your flexibility and feel more energized 
• Develop a daily practice you can sustain at home. 

Nourish your vital energy, calm your mind, practice living in the moment, and embrace the New Year feeling refreshed. 

Ken Nelson, PhD,  is dedicated to helping people heal, grow, and awaken with mind-body  practices and the wisdom traditions. He teaches gentle yoga, qigong, and  meditation. Ken is a long-time Kripalu faculty member, and a former  Fulbright lecturer and Kripalu Scholar-in-Residence. He has offered  workshops worldwide since 1975. His CD, Yin Yoga, and DVD Qigong & Taiji for Healing & Vitality are  Kripalu best sellers. Ken is coauthor with David Ronka, Lesli Lang, Jim  White, and Liz Korabek-Emerson of their best-selling book, Designing  & Leading Life-Changing Workshops: Creating the Conditions for  Transformation in Your Groups, Trainings, and Retreats.

John Haggerty has  been studying and teaching East Asian martial and energetic disciplines  for thirty years. He undertook an intensive study of qigong and Yang  style Taijiquan in the tradition of Yang Cheng-fu twenty years ago, and  has been teaching the Yang long form, pushing hands, and weapon sets, as  well as several qigong sets, for about fifteen years. He also teaches  Isshin ryu karate and Chinese hard style martial arts, and has studied  widely among other traditional East Asian disciplines and philosophies.  John is devoted to sharing the strength and wellness of body, mind, and  spirit that traditional internal practices can bring to the sincere  student.

For more information and to register please click the button below. 

Replenish Your Energy

with Ken Nelson 

For all levels; no experience necessary.

"Be still like a mountain, and flow like a great river." - Lao Tzu

What if aging wasn’t decline—but growth, renewal, and deeper joy? Drawing on new research on flow, this online program blends ancient wisdom and modern science. Through gentle qigong, restorative yoga nidra, and flow practices, you’ll learn how to replenish energy, sharpen your mind, and expand your sense of purpose.

Flow matters for healthy aging because it is the optimal state of consciousness where action and awareness merge, time expands, and self-consciousness fades. Science shows it can:

• Boost creativity and learning.
• Calm stress and inflammation.
• Strengthen immunity and resilience.
• Enhance meaning, empathy, and joy.

In this online program, you’ll experience:

• Qigong for balance, vitality, and energy
• Yoga nidra for deep rest and resilience
• Flow practices from neuroscience to keep life rich, meaningful, and fulfilling

Aging with flow is not about adding years—it’s about adding life to your years. You’ll leave with simple, powerful practices for body, mind, and spirit.

Flow isn’t just for the young—it’s available at every age. Join us and discover how qigong, yoga nidra, and the science of flow can help you age with vitality, presence, and joy.

Accessible to all, regardless of age, experience, or physical condition.

NOTE: You will have access to the video recording(s) for 30 days after the program ends. All recordings will be available within 72 hours of the end of each session.   

What students say:  

• “I felt energized and relaxed at the same time—a new sensation for me. Ken’s qigong was graceful, powerful, and easy to follow.”—Pam, Putnam, CT  

• “I liked Ken's fun sense of humor and open friendly teaching. I'd never done qigong before. It was the perfect way for me to get back in the moment.”—Karen, Boston

• “Ken helped me find peace in my hectic day. I was able to pace myself and share the positive energy and tranquility with all my patients and staff.”—Allison, physician, Baltimore       

For more information and to register please click the button below. 

Designing & Leading Transformational Workshops:

The Craft of Mind-Body Teaching

Ken Nelson, Lesli Lang, David Ronka and the Life-Changing Workshops Team  For anyone interested in experiential teaching and leading groups.  

Learn to create the conditions for extraordinary outcomes, optimal learning, creativity (and fun!) in your workshops, retreats, and trainings. Design and present mind-body experiences that touch the heart, move the imagination, and inspire self-discovery. Immerse yourself in this life-transforming training and forever change the way you lead groups and guide people to self-empowerment. 

You will take away:      

• Insights into the science of mind-body learning
• Confidence, skills, and tools for experiential teaching
• Keys to collective wisdom and ways to spark group creativity
• A mind-body experience that you’ve designed and delivered
• Marketing copy that captures the essence of your workshop
• Support to move your work forward

This program is part of a comprehensive, three-part training series. Each training in the series can stand alone or be taken in any order. See www.life-changingworkshops.com 

You'll also learn how to use tools for the design and creation of your workshop, such as:      

• Mind Mapping: Explore your imagination and the possibilities for your workshop goals, description and  marketing taglines.     
• Four Phases of Workshop Creation: Four Phases will help you through vision, design, delivery, and follow up.     
• Transformational Learning Cycle Worksheet: Construct a transformational learning cycle that includes safety, experience, and integration.    
• Workshop Session Plan: Organize your  workshop into a sequence of learning  experiences and support materials  that will keep you on  track during your workshop.

Our training is designed to scaffold your learning so that you’ll gain skills and confidence. You will design and lead two mini-workshops (one 20 minutes  and the other 30 minutes) to a small group of peers. You will get compassionate feedback to celebrate your accomplishment and leave you with  a clear idea of your strengths and one or  two pointers on how you can do even better. For most participants this is the highlight of our week together!  

Creating Transformational Workshops:

An Introduction to Experiential Mind-Body Learning

Ken Nelson, David Ronka, Lisa Love and the Life-Changing Workshops Team  

When you’re clear about your calling and you’ve got the right tools, you’re in a powerful position to serve others. This weekend you’ll harness your dreams and explore your purpose and path as a leader.

We’ll explore these questions:

• How can becoming a workshop leader enhance your life’s work?
• What is a transformational workshop?
• How do you create workshops that change lives
• What are your next steps?   

If you lead, or aspire to lead, life-changing workshops, trainings, or retreats, come and find out how to bring what you’re passionate about into a group setting—in a way that makes your heart sing and lights up your participants. Foster your confidence and skills in using interactive techniques to energize, connect, and empower people. Set the stage for creative leaps, deep learning, and fun, by drawing on the wisdom traditions and the latest mind-body science. Experience how original thinking and breakthrough solutions emerge from group synergy—to reveal your strengths, sharpen your vision, unfold your ideas, and help you develop an action plan.

Recommended reading Designing & Leading Life-Changing Workshops: Creating the Conditions for Transformation in Your Groups, Trainings, and Retreats. (Ken Nelson, David Ronka, Lesli Lang, Liz Korabek-Emerson, and Jim White) 

Note This program—suitable for anyone interested in the science and art of mind-body learning—is part of a comprehensive, three-part training series. Each training in the series can stand alone or be taken in any order. 

See www.life-changingworkshops.com for more information. Tuition includes a training workbook.  

Slow Yoga & Qigong: Relax & Restore RETREAT

Leaders: Ken Nelson and John Haggerty

For all levels; no yoga or qigong experience necessary.

"Be still like a mountain, and flow like a great river." - Lao Tzu

Discover a path to wholeness. Cultivate ease, grace, and freedom of movement through the ancient art of qigong. Enjoy the bliss of deep relaxation through restorative yoga and yoga nidra. Nourish your vital energy, calm your mind, and learn to live in the moment—with a wise and loving heart.

Join Kripalu legacy faculty, Ken Nelson, long-time martial artist and qigong teacher, John Haggerty, and author and facilitator, Lesli Lang, who will guide you through:

• Beginner-friendly meditations to discover stillness and inner peace
• Qigong sequences to enhance posture, balance, stamina, and longevity
• Yin yoga to increase flexibility and release chronic tension in the spine, hips, and lower back
• Outdoor walking meditation and qigong to connect with the      natural world

Return home feeling energized, centered, and inspired to establish a daily practice.

Note: This program is suitable for all levels; no prior yoga or qigong experience is required.

Ken Nelson, PhD,  is dedicated to helping people heal, grow, and awaken with mind-body  practices and the wisdom traditions. He teaches gentle yoga, qigong, and  meditation. Ken is a long-time Kripalu faculty member, and a former  Fulbright lecturer and Kripalu Scholar-in-Residence. He has offered  workshops worldwide since 1975. His CD, Yin Yoga, and DVD Qigong & Taiji for Healing & Vitality are  Kripalu best sellers. Ken is coauthor with David Ronka, Lesli Lang, Jim  White, and Liz Korabek-Emerson of their best-selling book, Designing  & Leading Life-Changing Workshops: Creating the Conditions for  Transformation in Your Groups, Trainings, and Retreats.

John Haggerty has  been studying and teaching East Asian martial and energetic disciplines  for thirty years. He undertook an intensive study of qigong and Yang  style Taijiquan in the tradition of Yang Cheng-fu twenty years ago, and  has been teaching the Yang long form, pushing hands, and weapon sets, as  well as several qigong sets, for about fifteen years. He also teaches  Isshin ryu karate and Chinese hard style martial arts, and has studied  widely among other traditional East Asian disciplines and philosophies.  John is devoted to sharing the strength and wellness of body, mind, and  spirit that traditional internal practices can bring to the sincere  student.

For more information and to REGISTER please click the button below. 

Facilitating Transformational Workshops:

Group Dynamics and the Power of Presence

Ken Nelson, David Ronka, Jim White, and the Life-Changing Workshops team

For everyone interested in facilitating the wisdom of individuals and groups. CE credits.   Create the conditions for transformation, accountability, and creativity in your groups, workshops, retreats, and trainings. Empower yourself and others to heal, grow, and awaken by cultivating trust—the foundation for safe inquiry and authentic dialogue.   Role-plays, fish-bowl simulations, and case studies in holistic learning make this program dynamic, interactive, and unforgettable. Your participants can’t help but succeed when you   

• Get clear about your goals, strengths, and challenges 
• Use the tools of intention, attention, agreements, and conscious communication 
• Hone your skills to listen, reflect, encourage, and ask powerful questions 
• Respond wisely to clear obstacles, upsets, and stuck behavior using interventions such as mind-body coaching. 

By transforming your own life first, you can practice being present, not perfect, and set the stage for inclusive solutions and sustainable results.

Recommended reading Designing & Leading Life-Changing Workshops: Creating the Conditions for Transformation in Your Groups, Trainings, and Retreats. (Ken Nelson, David Ronka, Lesli Lang, Liz Korabek-Emerson, and Jim White) 

Note This program—suitable for anyone interested in the science and art of mind-body learning—is part of a comprehensive, three-part training series. Each training in the series can stand alone or be taken in any order. 

See life-changingworkshops.com for more information. Tuition includes a training workbook.