Upcoming Offerings
Solstice Qigong and Sound Bath
Join Scott Stafford and Elle Allen for a gentle qigong flow with crystal bowl accompaniment. Together we will cultivate light, clarity, and intention as we move into the winter season and the year ahead. No previous qigong experience required - all movement is modifiable. Please bring a yoga mat and blankets, if desired. (A few yoga mats are available on site if needed.)
Club Prior in Prior Lake
Saturday, 12.21
5 - 6:30pm
Edina Community Education - Active Qigong and Tai Chi
Together we’ll flow through dynamic sequences designed to support full-body engagement, calming the mind while strengthening and stabilizing the body. These active forms draw inspiration from Qigong, Tai Chi, yoga, and Pilates, blending movement, meditation, and self-practice to cultivate "soft strength" and promote overall wellness.
This class is accessible to all—no prior experience in Qigong or Tai Chi is required.
Discover the joy of mindful movement and its lasting benefits for your body and spirit.
8 week series
Jan 9 - Feb 27
Thursdays, 5:30 - 6:30pm
Edina Community Education - Meditation Modalities: Building a Self Practice
Over the span of the course, you’ll gain practical tools to build a sustainable, self-guided meditation practice. Each session combines engaging lessons on various approaches with a guided practice, making it ideal for beginners and those looking to deepen their experience.
Step out of the classroom equipped to infuse mindfulness into your everyday life, one moment at a time. Whether you're seeking calm, clarity, or connection, this course is your starting point.
8 week series
Jan 9 - Feb 27
Thursdays, 6:45 - 7:30 PM
Edina Community Education - Active Qigong and Tai Chi
Together we’ll flow through dynamic sequences designed to support full-body engagement, calming the mind while strengthening and stabilizing the body. These active forms draw inspiration from Qigong, Tai Chi, yoga, and Pilates, blending movement, meditation, and self-practice to cultivate "soft strength" and promote overall wellness.
This class is accessible to all—no prior experience in Qigong or Tai Chi is required.
Discover the joy of mindful movement and its lasting benefits for your body and spirit.
8 week series
March 13 - May 8
Thursdays, 5:30 - 6:30pm
Edina Community Education - Meditation Modalities: Building a Self Practice
Over the span of the course, you’ll gain practical tools to build a sustainable, self-guided meditation practice. Each session combines engaging lessons on various approaches with a guided practice, making it ideal for beginners and those looking to deepen their experience.
Step out of the classroom equipped to infuse mindfulness into your everyday life, one moment at a time. Whether you're seeking calm, clarity, or connection, this course is your starting point.
8 week series
March 13 - May 8
Thursdays, 6:45 - 7:30 PM
Fireside Tai Chi Qigong
Together we will flow through movements from Tai chi and Qigong to support balance, soft strength, and clarity - alongside a cozy fireplace. No previous Tai chi / qigong experience required.
Lebanon Hills Regional Park
Sunday 1.12, 3 - 4:30pm
Sunday 1.26, 3 - 4:30pm
Sunday 2.9, 3 - 4:30pm
Sunday 2.23, 3 - 4:30pm
Scott's path first intersected with the teachings of qigong in 2013 while attending the American Dance Festival at Duke University. He began studying under Birgit Kraus in 2017, and would later pursue a Daoist Flow Teacher Training in London, U.K. under Mimi Kuo Deemer, Jean Hall, and James Rafael. Additional study includes Paul Wenninger (Tai Ki) and Cary Hakam (Yang Style Taiji).
Scott's influences in qigong include The 8 Silk Brocades, 18 Tai Chi Qigong Forms, 5 Animal Frolics, Yang Style Taiji, Spring Forest Qigong, and 5 Element Forms. His pedagogy is rooted in Daoist principles flow, rhythm, and harmony with the natural world - teaching an engaged flow to support clarity, soft strength, and balance.
