Program Host: Vicki Dello Joio
January 11, 2024
8:30 – 9:30 PM Eastern
As practitioners of Qigong, we are able to heal different aspects of our being. We start with the physical, also known as the Jing. Stretching, moving, breathing and intention improves our physical health and is fairly easy to access.
As we progress into improving the mental/emotional aspect of our being and our Qi, Qigong applications may not be simple or obvious. Our wounds are not superficial or as easy to access as our flesh and bones. Our deeply held beliefs about ourselves and the world may or may not be the truth.
Mental/emotional wounds run deep and may take longer to heal. Heart/Mind Qigong offers us tools to transform our deeply held fears, doubts, grief, anger, impatience, confusion, judgments, insecurities, anxiousness, depression, listlessness, beliefs, and more.
It takes conviction and courage to delve into the emotional/mental realm to heal ourselves. Often this process is overlooked by practitioners and teachers. Many people just don’t want to go there. They don’t feel comfortable with other people’s emotions, or their own, and would rather remain stuck with the familiarity of their old stories.
Breath work and intentional movement of Heart/Mind Qigong can help us to transform, and find the trust, confidence, acceptance, forgiveness, clarity, joy, and peace of mind that we seek.
When we achieve healing and balance in our emotional/mental being, the pathway to Shen, our spiritual nature, is revealed in all its beautiful and loving glory. When we are unencumbered by past traumas and false beliefs, we sense our true spirit and find connection, wisdom and loving who we really are.
Jessica was introduced to Qigong and Tai Chi in 1998. Over the years she has studied with many master teachers and continues her explorations of these Ancient Chinese health and wellness practices. Jessica’s expertise is in Integral Qigong and Tai Chi, Tai Chi Easy™, 5 Element Emotional Healing Tai Chi, Medical Qigong, Tai Chi 8 form, Baduajin 8 Silken Brocades, Animal Frolics Qigong, and Wudang Tai Chi and Qigong.
Jessica Kolbe has been leading Qigong, Tai Chi and meditation classes,workshops, corporate wellness, certification trainings and private healing sessions since 2008.
Known for her imagination and healing visualizations, Jessica’s easy-to-follow,and uplifting approach has translated well to her award winning TV show,“Qigong with Jessica Kolbe”, which is celebrating its 9th year on Public Access TV in Santa Barbara, TVSB.
Jessica has been a featured presenter at retreat centers including the Esalen Institute, 1440 Multiversity, New York Open Center, Lucidity Festival, Casa de Maria and National Qigong Association conferences. As a member of the faculty for the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi, she enjoys training and mentoring future teachers, both in person and online. For many years Jessica taught for the Santa Barbara City College in the Adult Education program and the Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department. Currently Jessica is enjoying teaching classes in senior living centers, gardens and on the beaches in Carpinteria. She also sees private clients.
Jessica blends her love of travel with her work. She has led three educational trips to China to study Qigong, Tai Chi, Taoism, Buddhism, tea, and Chinese culture. She hopes to return to China one day with her students and visit her beloved friend and teacher, Master Zhou Jin Bo.
She has been the onboard Qigong and Tai Chi instructor for Semester at Sea; Floating University Cruises and has lead Qigong/Tai Chi study trips to Bali.
Qigong and Tai Chi have given Jessica the techniques to reduce stress, improve focus, balance and to heal herself physically, emotionally, and spiritually. She is passionate about sharing these practices with others.
