The Mind-Body Practice of Qigong will be offered at AdvancedMMC with the purpose of introducing the basic concepts, principles, and practice of a gentle, slow, and powerful form of exercise that brings multiple benefits at physical and emotional levels. Qigong, which means work with energy, is an ancient Chinese practice that is increasing in popularity in the US as a form of self-care to enhance health, well-being, and calm. It is also being added to the treatment of different medical and psychological conditions. Qigong relies on the coordination of breath and simple movements to promote easy access of internal energy to facilitate health and vitality. It requires no special equipment, clothing, can be practiced standing or sitting, and lends itself nicely to people of all ages and physical conditions.
At Advanced MMC, Inc., classes will focus on easy to learn gentle exercises to improve balance, manage stress, aid with pain management, and gain a sense of well-being. Classes will emphasize breath, warm up exercises, flow movements, self-massage, and meditation.
Ana Maria Carrillo, Ph.D.
Ana Maria Carrillo, Ph.D. teaches Qigong as a practice to complement traditional medical and psychological treatment. With this complementary practice she strives to foster health, vitality, calm, and overall well-being. She has been teaching bilingual classes (English and Spanish) both virtually and in person since 2019 to adults of all ages. Ana Maria aims to make Qigong well known to people of all backgrounds and use it as a simple yet powerful form of gentle exercise. She wants to make people aware that it can be practiced at any time of the day to create balance and wellness. She likes to use the expression that a small investment of time and energy can yield great benefits.
Ana Maria has three certifications to teach Qigong: Holden QiGong Tier 1 (200 hours) Teacher Certification; Tai Chi Easy Practice Leader Certification from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi, and The Flow Form by the Satori Method.
Because of Ana Maria’s background in psychology as a therapist, she introduces stress management strategies in her classes to further develop calm and resilience. A mind-body practice adds an ample set of tools that can help manage stress and/or face daily life challenges. Stress reduction, calm, and resilience certainly make a significant contribution to the improvement of many medical conditions.
Ana Maria can be contacted by email at carrillo.anama@gmail.com
