Move.
Breathe.
Reconnect.

Gentle Resets for Everyday Life

As a Body & Brain Outreach and Community Service Instructor,
I teach simple, accessible qigong and mindful movement for all ages, helping build strength, balance, and calm for real life (no contortions, tricky yoga pretzels or perfection required).As a Life Transitions Coach, I partner with go-getters stepping into new phases of life, exploring self-healing practices like movement, energy cultivation, intuitive nutrition, meaningful connections, and building a work-life flow that actually feels aligned with their true self (no magic wands, just real shifts that stick).

Qigong/Tai Chi Classes

Qigong (chee-gong or key-gong) is a vital energy cultivation practice that blends active and dynamic movements, vibration, visualization, and meditation to help you ease stress, improve balance, and mobility, soften stiffness, and gently restore your natural energy.There are different styles of Tai Chi (TIE-chee) movements; they all consist of slow, controlled motions and promote serenity through gentle and flowing movements.

COMMUNITY CLASSES

MONDAY Qigong/Tai Chi (McCleskey-East Cobb YMCA)
Weekly class, 2:30pm – Register as a member through the YMCA website.

WEDNESDAY Qigong/Tai Chi (McCleskey-East Cobb YMCA)
Weekly class, 2:30pm – Register as a member through the YMCA website.

FRIDAY Qigong/Tai Chi (Northwest YMCA)
Weekly class, 11:45am – Register as a member through the YMCA website.

SATURDAY Qigong/Tai Chi (Northwest YMCA)
Weekly class, 11:15am – Register as a member through the YMCA website.

MONTHLY – Free Community Qigong/Tai Chi
East Cobb Library, 4th Wednesday of the month, 11am – Open to adults and seniors, no prior experience required.

CORPORATE & GROUP SESSIONS

One‑time sessions are available by request for corporate events, team workshops, active adult communities, and general community gatherings. Email [email protected] for more information.

EVENTS

☯️🧘🏽 world tai chi
and qigong day 🧘🏽☯️
April 25, 2026

On the "last Saturday of April" at 10 am local time worldwide, events begin ... starting in the earliest time zones of New Zealand where mass Tai Chi and Qigong teach-ins and exhibitions are held that are FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC. Then, as the planet turns events unfold all across Australia, Asia, Europe, Africa, North and South America, and finally ending this worldwide wave of Qi and health education, with the final events in Hawaii. For more info, visit https://worldtaichiday.org/.This year's event in Atlanta, organized by Body & Brain Georgia, will be held at Chastain Park on Saturday, April 25 from 10 am to 1 pm.Calling all Tai Chi and Qigong practitioners, you're invited to save the date 🗓️. If you're a newbie or curious about the practice, join us!This is a FREE community event and open to the public.

Freebies

Aging Holistically
Wellness Types Assessment

It’s a quick, simple, insightful tool to help you identify your wellness type, with details about unique patterns, strengths, growth opportunities, coaching approaches, and more that can help you start shifting from surviving to thriving today.🎯 Which of the 10 wellness types will match your vibe?Check out a few below:Transformer: in active transition, navigating significant life changes with courage.Explorer: curious, adventurous spirit who thrives on variety and new experiences.Visionary: driven by big ideas, future possibilities, and a strong sense of purpose.Nurturer: find fulfillment in caring for others and creating supportive environments👉🏽 Curious? Click the button below to discover your type.

• DISCOVER YOUR TYPE

AREAS OF LIFE CIRCLE

A simple reflection tool to assess your level of satisfaction across 12 areas in your life. Simply rate each of the 12 areas on a scale of 1-10 (10=totally satisfied, 1=totally unsatisfied), then consider why you landed on each rating, jot down any realizations, questions, etc. using this form or a personal journal. This can be an effective approach to examine your life holistically and begin making some shifts in your areas of choice, even setting some lightweight goals, adopting new mindsets, etc.👉🏽 If you prefer a reflection / journaling tool, click the download button below.

• DOWNLOAD TOOL

Disclaimer: This content is intended to provoke curiosity, encourage self-reflection, and inspire further research. It is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, therapeutic, or professional advice. Take charge of your well-being by understanding your unique biochemical individuality and consult with your healthcare provider or medical team before making decisionsabout your health or wellness.Click below for Online Version

• Online Version

AGING HOLISTICALLY
WELLNESS TYPES ASSESSMENT

Identify which of the 10 wellness types (Visionary, Nurturer, Achiever, Seeker, Builder, Connector, Transformer, Harmonizer, Explorer, Cultivator) most closely aligns with your natural strengths and growth opportunities.INSTRUCTIONS:
1) Rate each statement as follows: - 1 (Never); 2 (Rarely); 3 (Sometimes); 4 (Often); 5 (Always)
2) Tally scores for each type section.
3) Highest score indicates your closest alignment.ASSESSMENT STATEMENTS:VISIONARY
* I get excited about big ideas and future possibilities.
* I inspire others with my vision for change.
* I prioritize creative problem-solving over routine tasks.
* I struggle to translate abstract ideas into practical steps.
SCORE: __________NURTURER
* I prioritize others' needs over my own.
* I feel fulfilled when supporting others emotionally.
* I struggle to set boundaries in relationships.
* I create safe spaces for people to grow.
SCORE: __________ACHIEVER
* I measure success by tangible accomplishments.
* I set ambitious goals and work relentlessly to achieve them.
* I struggle to disconnect from work or productivity.
* I prefer individual achievement over collaboration.
SCORE: __________SEEKER
* I value personal growth over external validation.
* I spend time reflecting on life’s deeper meaning.
* I struggle to turn insights into action.
* I feel disconnected from those who don’t share my curiosity.
SCORE: __________BUILDER
* I excel at creating order from chaos.
* I prefer structured systems over spontaneity.
* I resist changes to established processes.
* I prioritize efficiency over interpersonal dynamics.
SCORE: __________CONNECTOR
* I thrive in social settings and build networks easily.
* I avoid solitude to stay engaged with others.
* I struggle to make decisions that might disappoint people.
* I mediate conflicts by understanding multiple perspectives.
SCORE: __________TRANSFORMER
* I embrace significant life changes as growth opportunities.
* I feel energized during transitions but struggle with stability.
* I reinvent myself frequently without fully completing projects.
* I let go of outdated patterns courageously.
SCORE: __________HARMONIZER
* I mediate conflicts to maintain peace.
* I prioritize group harmony over my authentic needs.
* I avoid confrontation even when necessary.
* I integrate diverse viewpoints into balanced solutions.
SCORE: __________EXPLORER
* I crave new experiences and resist routine.
* I juggle multiple interests but struggle to master one.
* I bring fresh perspectives to familiar challenges.
* I feel constrained by long-term commitments.
SCORE: __________CULTIVATOR
* I value gradual, sustainable progress over quick fixes.
* I focus on details but sometimes miss the bigger picture.
* I resist pivoting abruptly from established plans.
* I nurture growth through consistent effort.
SCORE: __________SCORING & INTERPRETATION:
a) Calculate totals for each type (max 20 per type).
b) Primary Alignment: Type with the highest score.
c) Secondary Alignment: Next two highest scores (if within 4 points of primary).

REFLECTION QUESTIONS:* Which type’s strengths resonate most with your identity?* Where do your scores reveal potential blind spots?* How might your primary type collaborate with secondary types?

• Wellness Types

let's work together

🟢 Standing at a midlife (or beyond) crossroads, wondering what’s next for your life, work, health - and longing for a gentler way forward?🟢 Maybe you’ve hit your stride in many ways, but something inside feels tired, anxious or just a little stuck.🟢 Or, perhaps you’re ready for more meaning, more energy, more YOU in your next chapter.If you're craving more meaning, more ease, and more YOU in this season of your life, a Gentle Reset Session could be a warm place to begin.Not sure this is a right fit? Let's chat and see what feels most supportive for you right now.

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GENTLE RESET SESSIONS

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Sometimes, all you need is a single, insightful session to get unstuck. That’s where my one-time, 90-minutes, micro coaching experience comes in—think of it as an energy + action boost to propel you forward-—no commitment, just grounding, clarity and momentum. No need to commit to months of sessions; it may simply take one, laser-focused experience to break through the fog.

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If you decide that a micro session isn’t enough, select the Gentle Reset Sessions Bundle - three, 60-minutes sessions for a deeper dive, short commitment, added support, and an accountability partner.

If you have any challenges with scheduling your session(s), email [email protected].

Isn’t it time to spark YOUR next big breakthrough!?!

A BIT ABOUT ME

👋🏽 For years, I worked as a career and life coach, helping people navigate transitions, goals, and big decisions through conversation alone. Over and over again, I saw that insight wasn’t the issue—my clients were smart, self-aware, and in most cases, doing the right things. The real shift happened when we brought their body, brain, and subtle energy into the process, instead of staying in the head.This is exactly why my work now leads with qigong and holistic health. In our sessions, we start by regulating your nervous system and reconnecting you with your own body through simple, accessible practices: breath, gentle movement, grounding, and energy-focused qigong. From there, we work with your patterns—stress, people-pleasing, self-doubt, overthinking—and translate your internal shifts into practical changes in your work life, health, and relationships.My approach is grounded and deeply spiritual. I honor your ambition and responsibilities, while also honoring the part of you that wants authenticity, purpose, and a sense of balance and peace.Let’s create space for your body to heal, your energy to rebalance, and your next steps to emerge from a place of clarity and confidence instead of anxiety and overwhelm.🛑 THOSE ARE THE BASICS, SCROLL ON FOR THE JOURNEYSummers on my grandparents’ Alabama farm, our family garden in Ohio, and my dad’s work as a truck driver delivering produce taught me early on what real food is and where it comes from, which shaped my lifelong love of nutritious food and the natural world.My journey into holistic health began in my mid-20s after an S-curve scoliosis diagnosis and a warning I might not walk by 60, which pushed me to try chiropractic care despite skepticism. Today, I’m strong, mobile, and upright, with my chiropractor still on my wellness team, and I’ve moved forward with a renewed commitment to holistic health and never looked back.In my 30s, a uterine fibroid diagnosis threw my life into a tailspin, but it also sparked a determination to find natural solutions to avoid surgery. Although I ultimately needed a partial hysterectomy, my doctor credited my quick recovery, without blood transfusion or medication, to these proactive approaches.These experiences, along with alternative approaches like acupuncture, reiki, reflexology, energy healing, guided imagery and more, reinforced my belief in the power of holistic health practices.Despite my history of navigating health issues through changes in diet and alternative approaches, a more recent and persistent sinus infection that resulted in some serious head sensitivity and pain became a turning point. Doctors left me frustrated, scared, and feeling unheard as they focused on alleviating symptoms with antibiotics and steroids, which led to heart palpitations, anxiety attacks and another round of medical input, but no real answers.The one thing that did catch my attention while working with an integrated medicine provider, was that my chi / qi / ki / prana was low, which totally made sense after months of uncertainty, anxiety, and poor sleep. A quick search suggested Tai Chi as a way to increase it, and I found a Body and Brain Yoga and Tai Chi center just minutes from my home. I signed up, dived in, and just a few months later I had a newfound relationship with my body and a new mindset. I’m grateful beyond words that I found this loving and supportive community.This experience forced a necessary awakening. I realized I had been neglecting my mind/body/spirit connection. My meditation practice had dwindled, replaced by worry and anxiety. And, I was relying solely on doctors, ignoring my body’s wisdom.It was time to reconnect. I stopped relying on external solutions and took responsibility for my own well-being. I voraciously read books about holistic health and related topics, started working with a health coach, recommitted myself to meditation, delved back into emotional regulation techniques, and moved my sleep time from midnight to 10pm.I also completed a holistic health coaching certification and a Qigong Instructor certification, creating the perfect blend of my life and career coaching experience with a deeper, holistic perspective to help others achieve lasting well-being in a more complete way.The wisdom gained from my childhood experiences, my personal health challenges, and my ongoing journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance have reminded me that real health is a harmonious balance of mind, body and spirit. It’s not just about eating right and following an exercise regimen; it’s about nurturing all aspects of our being.My belief in the power of self-healing; natural, wholesome nutrition; mindful and intentional movement; strong social connections in community; and the crucial role of mental and spiritual well-being is unshakable, and my curiosity to continue learning in this space is insatiable.It’s SO easy in our fast-paced world to lose touch with our bodies, our true selves. We have to return to wholeness!Let’s explore what’s 'YOUR right path’ (bio-individuality), and embrace the wisdom of nature, the power of an optimistic mindset, the joy of movement, the benefits of the right kind of connections, and a purpose where you contribute and show up as your true self experiencing a well-lived and vibrant life.

RESOURCES

I love curating helpful resources - recommendations for products, services, tools and more. I’ll keep adding to this page as I discover and test new things, as well as from trusted sources.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Freedom Wealth Coaching empowers investors to confidently navigate the financial and lifestyle transitions of their lives. Through personalized guidance, clear strategies, and supportive coaching, we help clients protect their assets, create sustainable income, reduce financial stress, and make informed decisions about retirement, legacy planning, and long-term wellbeing.Their goal is to help each person achieve greater clarity, security, and freedom so they can enjoy the life they’ve worked hard to build while eliminating the need for speculating and gambling from their investing process.Click HERE for a video from our trusted investor coach, Ben Harper.

Ben S. Harper
Investor Coach
✳️ 678.383.4811
✳️ [email protected]
✳️ freedomwealthcoaching.com

END OF LIFE SUPPORT

Founded by Alua Arthur, Going with Grace is a death doula training and end-of-life planning organization that exists to support people as they answer the question, “What must I do to be at peace with myself so that I may live presently and die gracefully?” They work to improve and redefine the end-of-life experience for people rooted in every community using the individual lived experience as the foundation.From workshops and comprehensive end-of-life planning resources to a death doula directory and more, this site provides compassionate support to help you honor and complete your loved one’s affairs.

✳️ Read Alua Arthur's memoir, Briefly Perfectly Human.
✳️ Watch her TED Talk, Why Thinking About Death Helps You Live a Better Life

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