Embracing Grief, Sadness and Fear through the Wisdom of TCM | Qigong · Breathwork · Acupressure
Facilitated by Beatrice Appay, PhD
Description: In Traditional Chinese Medicine, emotions are not just mental states--they are energetic forces that shape vitality. Grief and sadness relate to the Lung (Metal element), while fear corresponds to the Kidney (Water element). This series of 2 workshops guides you to transform these emotions through breath, movement and acupressure. It offers a gentle yet powerful journey of emotional release and restoration, using the body as a gateway for transformation.
Workshop 1 (November 15, 2-4, studio 1) Grief and Sadness - Opening the Lung and releasing the Heart
Focus: Lung meridian - Metal element - Po spirit
Theme: Honoring and releasing what weighs on the heart and lungs
TCM insight: Grief contracts Lung Qi, limiting breath and emotional flow. Through movement and breath, we can re-open the chest, nourish the Po and allow space for acceptance.
Outcome: Participants will leave with a more spacious breath, a lighter chest, and a clearer emotional field
Workshop 2 (November 22, 2-4, studio 1) Fear and Inner Grounding - Nourishing the Kidney Spirit
Focus: Kidney meridian • Water element • Zhi spirit (willpower)
Theme: Transforming fear into inner strength and trust.
TCM Insight: Fear depletes Kidney Qi or is a sign of depleted Kidney Qi, leading to instability, fatigue, and disconnection from inner power. By rooting energy downward, we restore a sense of safety and grounding.
Outcome: Participants will cultivate steadiness, calm, and a deeper sense of inner trust
🌿 What You’ll Gain
• Embodied understanding of the emotional landscape in TCM
• Simple Qigong and breathwork practices to restore flow
• Acupressure techniques for self-regulation
• Practical tools to transform emotional weight into resilience and clarity
📍 Ideal for anyone experiencing emotional overwhelm, grief, anxiety, or a desire to deepen their mind-body connection and for health professionals to enlarge their knowledge about grieving and what to do for their clients
"When the Qi Flows, emotions become pathways to presence and strength."
Price : $45 for each session or $70 for the series of 2 workshops.
Register directly at the Santa Barbara Yoga Center : 805-965-6945
32 East Micheltorena Street, Santa Barbara
Or on the website : sbyc.com
Each workshop can be attended separately.
In person
