Restoring the Terrain: Cultivating the Luminous Pearl

In this workshop we’ll go through the initial Qigong sequence of “Restoring the Terrain”, opening to and exploring the inner experience of each movement. The practice ultimately creates the body as an alchemical vessel where the vital energy (qi) is held and transformed.

While this practice builds on an ongoing class, we’ll be playing with each movement slowly enough that beginners are welcomed.

This course is taught by Anand Parikshak, a meditation teacher with a focus in the teachings of the Tao and the cultivation of emotional wellbeing. As an Indian-American, Anand was first taught meditation and posture from his father- the son of a yogi and Vedic educator. During his teens, Anand took a personal interest in meditation inspired by a connection to Nature and his main mentor, Dr. B Bayard, a Taoist practitioner and physician. Under Dr. Bayard’s training and the training of other great teachers, Anand has studied meditation, qigong, and Tai Chi Chuan. With respect to the teachings given to him, Anand now leads and developments meditation and mindfulness based programs for individuals from all walks of life. He has been honored to teach all around the world including prestigious institutions such as UCSF’s Osher Center, American University’s School of International Service, and the United States Department of State.