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I teach meditation, qigong, and Baguazhang (as a 6th-generation lineage holder), drawing inspiration from Buddhist and Daoist wisdom. My passion lies in using movement and embodiment to transform compassion and goodwill from conceptual possibilities into lived, felt experience.
upcoming offerings
earth below, sky above retreatAugust 9 – 15, 2025
Meditation and Qigong Silent retreat Moulin de Chaves Bordeaux, France see more info |
The Five Sacred Guardians Immersion |
Qigong and the Chinese 5 Phases (Wuxing) |
free qigong courses
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NEW! THE five sacred guardiansThe Five Sacred Guardians with Mimi Kuo-Deemer is a transformative online qigong course that invites you to connect with the ancient wisdom found in nature and in the stars. Drawing from the rich traditions of Daoism and Buddhism, this course introduces five powerful guardian archetypes—the Green Dragon, Vermillion Bird, Yellow Snake, White Tiger, and Black Tortoise—each embodying essential qualities such as resilience, joy, transformation, courage, and protection.
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THE mindful dragonThe Mindful Dragon with Mimi Kuo-Deemer is a 5-part course combining dragon-inspired qigong forms with mindfulness practices rooted in Buddhist wisdom to help you move beyond overthinking, reconnect to your body, and build inner resilience. Step into the energy and spirit of the dragon to face life’s challenges with a clear mind, well-resourced body and a strong, steady heart.
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THE 18 FORMSQigong: The 18 Forms with Mimi Kuo-Deemer is a six-day exploration of this classic qigong sequence. No matter your age or abilities, the lessons and classes in this course will aid your posture, muscle tone, and range of movement – all without feeling taxing or putting stress on the joints. Regular practice of the 18 Forms supports vitality in the body, calmness and creativity in the mind, and transformational breathing.
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the 8 brocades |
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Qigong: The 8 Brocades with Mimi Kuo-Deemer is a five-day course that teaches you this traditional qigong sequence alongside essential qigong philosophy. For centuries, practitioners have used the eight silken forms of the Eight Brocades to balance vital energy, align with the natural world, support the body’s organs and meridian systems, and live grounded, centred, healthy lives.
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'Nature's capacity for homeostasis and balance is also qigong's model for health' - Qigong and the Tai Chi Axis
- mimi kuo-deemer
DVDs & online qigong video programmes
Qigong SeasonsSpring (Wood), Summer (Fire), Late Summer (Earth), Autumn (Metal), Winter (Water), and The Art of Residing in Radiance
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qigong basics & FlowIncludes the 8 Brocades, 18 Forms, Five Element Forms, Joint and Meridian Warmups and more
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Qigong for health and wellnessIncludes the Muscle Tendon Changing Classics, Five Animal Frolics, Aligning with the Natural World and more
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Qigong TutorialsFive Animal Frolics, 8 Silk Brocades, Muscle Tendon Changing Classics, and 18 Forms
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featured book: Qigong and the Tai chi Axis'Mimi Kuo-Deemer takes the reader on a journey through the five elements and seasons of Qigong, explaining their connection to health, lifestyle, and state of mind.... It is a pleasure to read such a balanced approach. I highly recommend Qigong and the Tai Chi Axis!' – Kenneth S. Cohen, author of The Way of Qigong.
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'When we take care of ourselves, we take care of this world. This is because we are nature, manifest in human form.'