This class is dedicated to harnessing and directing your innate life force energy, often referred to as Chi or Qi.

Through a combination of Yin postures (Asanas), gentle movements, controlled breathing techniques, focused mental exercises, and meditation, this practice is designed to unblock, fortify, rejuvenate, and promote healing in your body, mind, and spirit.

Rooted in the foundational principles of 5 elements yoga and Qigong as taught in Traditional Chinese Medicine, this class invites you to wear comfortable attire and prepare for an experience that will leave you feeling relaxed, reinvigorated, and more attuned to your vital energy.

Meet your instructor, Paul David Shea, a dedicated practitioner and teacher of Asian healing and contemplative movement arts for over three decades. With a rich background spanning China, Los Angeles, New York, and beyond, he brings a wealth of knowledge. Paul has shared his expertise through teaching and lectures across various locations, including the South Shore, Cape Cod, Florida, and Los Angeles. Notably, he founded and developed the Tai Qi program for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, offering Tai Qi, Qi Qong, and Mindfulness Meditation to MS patients and caregivers at institutions such as the Hanover YMCA and Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, MA.

Currently, Paul is collaborating with Compassionate Care ALS to create a similar program for caregivers of Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. In addition to his teaching and healing work, Paul practices Oriental Bodywork Therapy with a specialization in Shiatsu, Thai, and acupressure. He is also deeply passionate about herbal medicine. Moreover, Paul holds international registration as a Somatic Movement Therapist and is certified in SomaSoul Somatic Expressive therapy and Shake Your Soul: The yoga of dance. With a private bodywork and teaching practice in the greater Plymouth area, he co-founded Breathing Lotus Living Arts, where he continues to share his wisdom and passion for holistic well-being.