Lama Yeshe Ling is pleased to offer “Here in the Floating World” a series that integrates two types of meditation: the physical meditation practices of Qi Gong for health and the mind meditation practices of Lojong that address emotions. Through physical meditation and mind meditation practice the mind and body become calmer and more open. This three-week program guides participants to experience movement itself as meditation through breath and breath as the source of calming the mind.
This course emphasizes learning how to cultivate presence, strength, and vitality by uniting body, breath, and mind. Through structured repetition and mindful attention, participants are invited to reduce mental distraction, develop physical confidence, and deepen awareness.
This practice is an inner discipline, a process of becoming familiar with one’s own body and mind. As in Tibetan contemplative traditions, meditation is understood as gom: to familiarize, habituate, and cultivate. Qi Gong becomes a living meditation, one that unfolds through
breath, repetition, and intelligent engagement with the body.
When: Saturdays, February 7, 14, and 21, 8:30 – 9:30 am EST
Where: Online via Zoom.
Register Here To Attend to “Here in the Floating World“.
About the Practice
The Qi Gong taught in this course comes from the Shaolin Temple school in China, transmitted through Shifu Yan Lei, a Kung Fu martial artist whose approach emphasizes physical conditioning, stamina, and energetic flow through breath.
Participants will be introduced to:
- Reverse breathing techniques to move and regulate vital energy (Qi)
- Foundational stances that build strength, stability, and confidence
- Repetitive movements that develop endurance while calming the mind
- Stretching and release practices to support flexibility and recovery
- Short seated meditations and closing contemplative practices, including tonglen
All exercises are adaptable. Modifications are offered for injuries, illness recovery, or varying levels of physical ability. Students are encouraged to work intelligently—listening to the body and cultivating awareness rather than striving.
Course Structure
Each 60-minute session follows a clear and supportive arc:
- 5-10 minutes of seated relaxation and breath awareness
- 40-45 minutes of Qi Gong practice (movement, stances, and strengthening exercises)
- 5-10 minutes of closing meditation, reflection, and Q&A
The series is designed to be self-contained yet cumulatively progressive. Each class begins with a review of previous material, ensuring accessibility for newcomers, while gradually deepening the practice for returning participants.
Repetition is central. As with learning musical scales, familiarity builds strength, confidence, and
flow.
Who This Course Is For
- Complete beginners and experienced practitioners alike
- Those interested in embodied meditation and breath-based movement
- Participants seeking physical strengthening alongside mental clarity
- Individuals looking for a disciplined yet compassionate practice
No prior experience with Qi Gong or meditation is required.
Schedule
When: Saturdays, February 7, 14, and 21, 8:30 – 9:30 am EST
- Session 1: Saturday, February 7, 2026 Time Zone Converter – Time Difference Calculator
- Session 2: Saturday, February 14, 2026 Time Zone Converter – Time Difference Calculator
- Session 3: Saturday, February 21, 2026 Time Zone Converter – Time Difference Calculator
Tuition & Registration
- $45 CAD for series of 3 sessions.
- Offered as a series ($15 CAD/session)
A portion of the registration fee supports the instructor, with the remainder contributing to Lama
Yeshe Ling’s administrative and operational costs.
A minimum of three registered participants is required for the program to proceed.
Register Here To Attend “Here in the Floating World“.
Program Access & Recordings
- This course is offered as a complete series
- Participants may join while the program is in progress
- Recordings will be made available after the final session for a limited review period
(2-3 weeks)
Recordings are intended for registered participants only, to support personal practice and review.
Whether you are new to Qi Gong or continuing a long-term practice, this course offers a steady
and supportive container to explore how meditation can live in the body.
We warmly invite you to join us.
About Annie Bien
Annie Bien is an English translator of Tibetan scriptures and a writer of fiction and poetry. She began translating Buddhist texts for Khyongla Rato Rinpoche, of the Tibet Center, then for 84000: Translating the Words of the Buddha, and currently with Khenpo Pema Wangdak of Vikramaśila Foundation. Annie currently teaches meditation and Dharma at Tibet House US. She has written two poetry collections, published flash fiction in literary journals, won writing awards, and has recently co-authored a new book with Robert Thurman, The Magical Adventures of the Sixth Dalai Lama: His Life and Loves. Annie is also a certified Qi Gong instructor with Shifu Yan Lei.
Visit Annie’s website: http://anniebien.com
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