Meridian Gesture Qigong

Wednesday, March 11, 2020 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Meridian Gesture Qigong derives from the awareness that the Primary Channels follow predictable pathway on the surface of the body. Each channel has an established points and trajectory, and a range of well-known functions. When articulating the body to fully stretch each channel, one can see the correlation between the functions of the channel and the flow. 

In this class, practitioners will study Meridian Gesture Qigong movements, following the Daily Cycle of Meridian Energy flow. We’ll dive deep into each meridian function, and come to perceive its function expressed through its trajectory. We will learn specialized Qigong movements that stimulate and activate each channel. These practices awaken and cultivate pure consciousness and qi sensitivity, enhancing the practitioners inner balance and therapeutic skills.

Designed for practitioners interested in cultivating their personal Qi and diving more deeply into the elegance and sophistication of the Primary Channel system. This program is open to the public.

Matthew Sweigart, AOBTA® - CI.

AOBTA® Certified Instructor, Author, and Founding Director of HeartMind Healing Arts.  Matthew first discovered Shiatsu through the Ohashi Institute, NYC in 1985 where he became a Certified Ohashiatsu® Instructor. He went on to found and direct Ohashiatsu® Chicago from 1989 to 2003. With more than 30 years of clinical and classroom experience, specialized in Zen Shiatsu and Japanese Traditions, he created the mat-based HeartMind Shiatsu method. With additional studies in Classical Chinese Medical (CCM), Buddhist and Taoist perspectives and Shamanic studies his work is dedicated to unity of body, mind and spirit through Qi cultivation.

Matthew teaches with passion and enthusiasm for unlocking powerful, innate healing potential through Qi cultivation and activation. He dedicates his practice to helping clients end any unnecessary struggle, to realize optimal health.  

For those interested in learning more, Matthew has written several books and an instructional DVD, available through Redwing Books.

Recommended Books, Readings and Instructional DVDs:

Harmonizing Heaven and Earth DVD and Companion Manual
This DVD and companion manual gives a thorough overview of the HeartMind Shiatsu method of practice. Included is instruction in the self-cultivation methods and demonstrations of the leveraged movement styling of HeartMind Shiatsu.

HeartMind Shiatsu Meridian Gestures and Functions Chart
Rooted in the understanding that the primary meridian channels follow predictable pathways on the surface of the body, this chart captures the action pose for each articulated channel that captures and reflects that systems functioning in body mind and spirit. 

Pathways of Qi 
This work, published with Llewellyn Publications, explores the regular channels of meridian energy as one continuous flow through the daily circadian rhythm. In addition it explores aspects of temperament and personality associated with each meridian. And gives a full description and instruction in Matthew’s signature, Meridian Gesture Qigong. 

To learn more about Matthew and his teachings contact or visit:

Matthew Sweigart, AOBTA®-CI
P.O. Box 2595, Nevada City, CA 95959

HeartMind Healing Arts
http://heartmindhealingarts.com