# Event Details - **Event Name**: 6-Week Five Elements Qigong Series: In-Person & Zoom 1/11/26 - 2/15/26 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 11 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun, 11 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am - **Event Description**: Connect your mind, body, and spirit with the five elements across the seasons: winter, spring, summer, late summer, and autumnAbout this EventCome learn and practice qigong, as we honor the five elements and five seasons in Chinese medicine. Beginner-friendly. ALL levels welcome. No experience necessary.Please note that this is a SIX-WEEK container, meant for us to practice in community. We will meet every SUNDAY, from 9am-10am, from January 11, 2026 to February 15, 2026.All classes will be recorded on Zoom, in case you have to miss a session.Qigong Workshop ScheduleWeek 1 (1/11): Water Element Qigong -- WinterWeek 2 (1/18): Wood Element Qigong -- SpringWeek 3 (1/25): Fire Element Qigong -- SummerWeek 4 (2/1): Earth Element Qigong -- Late Summer/TransitionWeek 5 (2/8): Metal Element Qigong -- AutumnWeek 6 (2/15): 5 Element Qigong Combined Practice (It also happens to be right before Lunar New Year, so we can close the Year of the Snake and welcome the Year of the Horse together!)All classes will be livestreamed and recorded on Zoom, so you have access to the material for another 6 months to pracitce on your own timeafter the course has been completed.Connect with OdeliaIf you have any questions, you can email Odelia at odelialao.co@gmail.comFollow Odelia on Instagramodelialao.comWhat is qigong?qi (pronounced chee) = life force energygong = skill/workQigong is the skillful practice of applying our mind, body, and spirit to move and shift our energy through breath, movement, intention, and sound. It originated in China and is thousands of years old, and while it may have gotten popularized through Taoist and Buddhist traditions, it can be practiced by anyone, regardless of religion. It is one of the four main branches of Chinese medicine. There are over 3,000 different types of qigong, so what you experience in my class may be a bit different from other classes.There are 3 general types of qigong:martial arts - more physical, tai chi is a form of martial qigongspiritual - more meditative, the type that Buddhist and Taoist monks practicemedical - connected to Chinese medicine and healing both internally and externallyThe qigong I practice is a blend of all 3 types of qigong, but with more focus on the spiritual and medical aspects. I will focus on Five Elements qigong. Each element is associated with a season, a yin (more earth-based) organ, and a yang (more heavens-based) organ. Think of the elements and seasons interacting with each other in a cyclical way, as everything is interconnected.Chinese medicine and astrology is a bit different from western medicine and astrology in that we have five seasons, instead of four; and five elements instead of four. The five elements are: water, wood, fire, earth, and metal. Note that there is no air element (air is considered as water vapor), but there is both a wood and earth element, as well as a metal element. Furthermore, the fifth season is earth season, which is often considered as "late summer" (late August to late September) or also as a transition season between each season. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-francisco/6-week-five-elements-qigong-series-in-person-and-zoom-1-11-26-2-15-26/100001975146247596 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, workshops, nonprofit, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 213.13, max: 213.13, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: San Francisco - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Pilates Story - **lat**: 37.738901 - **long**: -122.467755 - **full address**: Pilates Story, 183 West Portal Avenue, San Francisco, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 6-Week Five Elements Qigong Series: In-Person & Zoom 1/11/26 - 2/15/26 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/843188e8b7e41a4008d10ecc88bb953aedd823aa119edc6372a35d34b066d9d4-rimg-w1200-h1600-dc302a19-gmir.jpg?v=1763865228 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 6-Week Five Elements Qigong Series: In-Person & Zoom 1/11/26 - 2/15/26 being held? - **A:** 6-Week Five Elements Qigong Series: In-Person & Zoom 1/11/26 - 2/15/26 takes place on Sun, 11 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 11 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am at Pilates Story, 183 West Portal Avenue, San Francisco, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for 6-Week Five Elements Qigong Series: In-Person & Zoom 1/11/26 - 2/15/26? - **A:** Tickets for 6-Week Five Elements Qigong Series: In-Person & Zoom 1/11/26 - 2/15/26 are priced at USD 213 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailability6-Week SeriesUSD 213 + USD 15 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing 6-Week Five Elements Qigong Series: In-Person & Zoom 1/11/26 - 2/15/26? - **A:** 6-Week Five Elements Qigong Series: In-Person & Zoom 1/11/26 - 2/15/26 is organized by Odelia Lao. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 6-Week Five Elements Qigong Series: In-Person & Zoom 1/11/26 - 2/15/26 is ideal for learners, working professionals, 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 San Francisco, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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