Having long benefited from movement practices that stimulate the mind and elevate the emotions, Jennie was drawn toward Qigong after more than 20 years of personal practice in belly dance and yoga.

In her words, “Qigong spoke to me in a way no other practice had. Its simplicity was also its complexity; it was accessible yet challenging. It had no goal of performance, rather, the opposite - practitioners were guided to let go and find presence, free from the performance of roles.”

In 2021, Jennie actively sought out training opportunities with Qigong instructors whose personal style spoke to her heart. She received her 200-hour certification from Holden QiGong and participated in Mimi Kuo-Deemer’s 2024 Teacher Mentorship Program.

Jennie’s classes blend a progression of warm-ups, stretches, and activations before transitioning into flows, standing postures, and meditation. Inspired by the natural realm, Jennie adds a layer of nature-based metaphor. In her words, “I see qigong as a rich tapestry of imagery that invites us to explore our inner and outer worlds through embodied movement."

When she is not teaching qigong, Jennie fills the role of Teacher Liaison for Holden QiGong, guiding new qigong teachers through the Teacher Certification Program. Beyond qigong, she can be found frolicking in the natural world, caring for her feather and fur babies, and spending time in the garden.