This workshop will focus on intermediate level belly dance technique and choreography as well as Qigong warm-ups and a meditative cool down. No prior experience with Qigong is necessary, although it will be helpful if you take the Qigong for Dancers workshop prior to this workshop to understand the basic principles and practice and how to apply it to dance. Some dance belly dance training is necessary as movement phrases and choreography taught will be more complex and at a faster pace.

**For all workshops, please come in comfortable clothing and in layers so that you stay warm. You may bring a hip scarf if you like - coins okay.**

WHERE:  Solstice Studio                        COST: $30 one week in advance
2450 West Third St.                                             $35 after and at the door
Santa Rosa, CA  95401
www.srsolsticestudio.com

To register send check made out to: Melanie Hogan
5821 Santa Cruz, Ave.
Richmond, CA 94804

Please also specify which workshops you are taking and include your address, telephone number and e-mail address if you wish.

**For all workshops, please come in comfortable clothing and in layers so that you stay warm. You may bring a hip scarf if you like - coins okay.**

WHERE:  Solstice Studio                        COST: $30 one week in advance
2450 West Third St.                                             $35 after and at the door
Santa Rosa, CA  95401
www.srsolsticestudio.com

To register send check made out to: Melanie Hogan
5821 Santa Cruz, Ave.
Richmond, CA 94804

Please also specify which workshops you are taking and include your address, telephone number and e-mail address if you wish.

1:30pm - 4:30pm

The Mindful Belly Dance format works to calm and balance the mind and body to lay a foundation for movement. This three-hour mixed-level workshop will focus on beginning/intermediate belly dance technique and movement combinations as well as dynamic qigong exercises, a thorough warm-up and meditative cool down. This is a perfect workshop for students new to belly dance and Qigong or for experienced dancers wanting to explore the benefits of qigong and finding ease in movement.

*Please come in comfortable clothing and in layers so that you stay warm. You may bring a hip scarf if you like.

WHERE: Halanda Studio                                     COST: $30 before Sept. 30; $35 after and at door
1062 Lincoln Ave
San Jose, CA
www.halanda.com

To register send check made out to: Melanie Hogan
5821 Santa Cruz Ave.
Richmond, CA 94804

For questions, call Melanie at 510/206-2605

To ward off sickness and maintain health during the spring season, work with the liver channel. Here is a simple self qi massage you can do anytime of the year:

1. Take three deep breaths into the belly to center yourself
2. Place the right hand on top of the liver under the right rib
3. Massage clockwise 12 times and then reverse
4. While circulating the hand sense the qi moving in the liver and visualize white light penetrating the organ from your hand
5. Release your hand and take three deep belly breaths to end
6. Repeat up to three times daily

Cheers,
Melanie