# Event Details - **Event Name**: The World in Motion: Exploring the Daoist Five Elements through Qigong - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 12:30 pm - **Event Description**: Exploration of the dynamic nature of the world through the Daoist 5 Elements or Movements and Qigong.About this Eventhosted by Dr. Kat Brady, LAc.The Daoist 5 Elements of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water describe energetic movements of the macrocosm and microcosm and how they interact to produce the myriad things that exist. Through lecture and Qigong we will explore how these elements of nature can be felt both within our bodies, minds, and spirits as well as observed in the world around us.Class will begin with a half-hour lecture with tea on the relationships of Yin & Yang and how the 5 Elements expand upon these concepts and describe the transitions as Yin transforms into Yang and Yang into Yin. We will then draw upon the rich Qigong lineage of the Ling Gui International Qigong Healing School in exploring how these concepts can be felt in the body. Class will include seated and standing aspects including movement, breathword, self-massage, and visualization.No experience required. Each class will be crafted to be accessible to beginners and long-time Qigong students alike. No special clothing required but they should be easy to move in. Yoga mats and bolsters will be provided.Exchange // $20 - $40 sliding scale*Pre-registration requiredSign Up: https://firebird.as.me/qigong*Half-priced scholarships are available for those with financial need, with priority given to BIPOC. You can apply here: https://forms.gle/uUMTuavNKXfBFwpD7ABOUT KAT: Dr. Kat Brady, LAc. (they/them) has studied and practiced Qigong for over a decade and is a certified teacher from the Ling Gui International Healing Qigong school under the instruction of Master Liu He. They bring their Qigong practice to life by blending in Chinese medical and Daoist wisdom to connect each student to their place as the pivot between heaven and earth. Classes often focus on the seasonal and cosmological energies of the moment and include movement, breathwork, mantra, and self-massage. Kat received their doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese medicine from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in Summer 2023 and has both a public and private clinical practice in SE Portland. In addition, Kat hosts Reiki sound baths and plays in the band Deer Friend with their wife Sarah Rayne, studies and practices the Yi Jing, has studied various martial arts traditions, and is a certified Usui Reiki Master teacher. @dr.kat.acu https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/65e646e0-6926-11f1-8df8-dd9fbbd297b2-rimg-w493-h740-dc171319-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/the-world-in-motion-exploring-the-daoist-five-elements-through-qigong/100001991803594168 - **Event Categories**: fitness, health-wellness, Workshops, Art, Entertainment, Music - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Portland - **state**: OR - **country**: United States - **location**: Glimmer Wellness Center - **lat**: 45.521353 - **long**: -122.6609971 - **full address**: Glimmer Wellness Center, 205 Southeast Grand Avenue, Portland, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The World in Motion: Exploring the Daoist Five Elements through Qigong - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/838cc1a11bd5190cc86988afd25ee36c4b9b27fa6ac18d97fa1fd199680fe66d-rimg-w1200-h800-dc1e2a15-gmir.jpg?v=1781574923 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The World in Motion: Exploring the Daoist Five Elements through Qigong being held? - **A:** The World in Motion: Exploring the Daoist Five Elements through Qigong takes place on Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 12:30 pm at Glimmer Wellness Center, 205 Southeast Grand Avenue, Portland, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing The World in Motion: Exploring the Daoist Five Elements through Qigong? - **A:** The World in Motion: Exploring the Daoist Five Elements through Qigong is organized by Firebird Healing Arts Alliance. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The World in Motion: Exploring the Daoist Five Elements through Qigong is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Portland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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