What is Qigong?

Qigong is a gentle system of therapeutic exercise that connects the brain and body and releases tension, stress, and pain at the cellular neurological level. It is a wellness treatment within the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Qigong combines a variety of tools used by other modalities like yoga, meditation, and physical therapy to create a holistic and powerful synergy that is more powerful than the sum of its parts.

Marianne Ek

Certified Qigong Instructor

Certificated by

Nick Loffree

Qigong has been a powerful wellness force in my life since 2018. During the pandemic, I deepened my practice and it really helped my overall vitality during that time.

The practice of Qigong is wonderful

for longevity and general wellbeing.

It is the cultivation of your all-important life force energy with qi meaning "energy" and gong meaning "cultivation" or "work"

with that energy!

Recently, I completed a 100 hour training for Teacher Certification in May of 2025, with Nick Loffree.

I have been teaching classes since June of 2025 and would be honored to have you join me on this wellness journey. I am a retired teacher with a career in LMSV for 38 years, a mom, wife, and a grandparent!

Classes are currently offered on a drop-in/donation basis. Please register to participate by submitting your contact information below. This will ensure that you are up to date on any outgoing communication or schedule adjustments. Also, you will notice a waiver link below. Please complete it before attending class. Thank you and I look forward to working on creating a healthy energy flow with you!

Benefits of Qigong

Reduced stress and anxiety
Improved balance and flexibility
Improved mobility
Improved strength
Boosted immune function
Enhanced vitality, energy and inner peace
Gentle support for overall wellness

A Class Includes:

Silk Reeling (joint mobility/hydration)
Total Body Stretching and Mobility
Clearing Exercises
Strength Standing Postures
Flows
Energy Flow Meditation

Benefits of Qigong

Please send me a text including

the dates you'd like to join us for a class.

You are welcome to bring a friend, but I prefer not to share widely on social media. Thanks!

619-672-6901

Please Notice- No classes on 12/24, 12/26,12/31, or 1/2.

Please consider your first class donation free! Donations for attending classes help to cover continued training for an enhanced experience for you, park permits, licensing, and insurance, and communication (website) costs, so thank you for your support.

Classes will be held at Harry Griffen Park. Please see the schedule and address below and please check back with this website often for updates.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me by text or email:

Marianne Ek

Email:

qigongvitalitywithmarianne@gmail.com

Phone:

619-672-6901

Website:

QigongVitality-Marianne.com

Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat. Hope to see you soon!

Harry Griffen Park

(Pass the children's play area on the left and

drive straight ahead

to the grassy area on the east end.)

9550 Milden St.

La Mesa, CA 91942

Please see calendar and sign up for clas

Classes will run 50 min. to an hour.

Contact Registration Form

The purpose of the form below, is solely to submit contact info. and is not a sign-up for a class. The date space refers to when the form was signed. Thanks!

Donations for classes attended can be made through cash, Zelle with my number 619-672-6901 or Venmo. Thank you for your support!