"Flowing water does not decay; a door that turns does not rot." We begin in community Oct 6th, 2026.

  • Strengthen From the Inside Out.

    Designed to promote longevity and quality of life, Jin Ba Duan ("筋拔斷") works the tendons and connective tissue directly, increasing joint lubrication and helping guard against osteoporosis.

  • A Gateway to Vitality.

    This form strengthens the tendon layer and activates the pelvic floor — long considered the switch that initiates qi flow into the body's major glands. Practitioners of this form experience better hormonal balance and a deep, sustained sense of vitality.

  • Clarity of Mind, Sharpness of Memory.

    By moving qi along the body's midline, Jin Ba Duan supports oxygenation of the blood and brain — helping sharpen mental clarity and support memory the more you practice.

Meet Monica :)

"Together let's give our joints, hormones, and mind 10 weeks of undivided attention!"

Monica Rudestam

LAc, MSOM

Monica has been guiding people back into their bodies for over 25 years. A licensed acupuncturist and biodynamic craniosacral therapist, she started studying Chinese meridian systems through yoga in 2000, then spent years mentoring under Bill Frazier — blending Five Element Acupuncture with hands-on qigong — before being initiated into the Jin Jing Gong lineage in 2010. It's been a living thread through her work ever since. What keeps students coming back is her magnetic presence — gentle, intuitive, unhurried. Monica is the kind of teacher who makes you feel at ease and seen.

Gathering Vitality Details

A qigong form simple to learn, yet profound to live with.

  • Lineage holder Dr. Heiner Fruehauf leads the Nov. 17th session as a guest teacher

  • Every Tuesday 8am-9am Pacific Time for the qigong practice, starting October 6th, 2026

  • 10 weeks of live practice on Zoom; optional Q&A after each practice

  • Replays available for 1 additional month; Additional materials to accompany your learning

  • Investment: $220 (Returning participants: Use code "qigonglover" at checkout for your returning-student discount)

  • Contact: [email protected]

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Gathering Vitality: 10 Weeks of Jin Ba Duan with Monica Rudestam, LAc, MSOM

Community qigong series to strengthen the body's tendon-frame and awaken the vitality it was built to hold.

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