Knowledgeable instructors teaching a variety of classes for both beginners and advanced students…read more Atmosphere is caring and supportive.

I am a Qigong/Tai Chi student and have been looking for a local place to practice, I've found that…read morehome here. The teachers are knowledgeable, patient and dedicated to their practice. The Center is located in the Merlino Arts building and the energy of the place contributes to the welcoming atmosphere of the center. I highly recommend it!

I decided to take this class on a whim ( a friend had been taking Tai Chi lessons) and I have not…read moreregretted my decision. This has been one of the most enjoyable activities I have done and it is because of Chris, the instructor. He is so fluid and graceful and still demonstrates how this can be a martial art. He breaks down the movements into simple steps so what looks to be confusing because it appears so complex becomes easy to repeat. He points out nuances in position and movements and explains why they are important so that I don't feel that I am doing pointless movements. He is patient and supportive so that no one in the group feels uncomfortable. I know that I often look awkward but Chris always helps. I plan to continue doing this with Chris indefinitely.

From the owner: Learn the world's most popular, healthy and accessible martial art. Currently offering private…read morelessons by appointment. Beginners welcome!

I was overworked for many years and my body got to the point of feeling tired everyday from head to…read moretoe. For some time now, I have stopped working and I've been trying to rest/heal myself. During this time, I have tried meditation, yoga, swimming, etc. None of them got me very excited. I found Uplift Yourself through a meet-up website and decided to give it a try. I learned that they are a non-profit organization, so anyone is welcome to join their class, regardless of the tuition. Also, I was fortunate to spend some time alone with one of the Qigong teachers, Kathy Fogarty. The individualized attention I received from her was truly a blessing. I also noticed that I have had less stress and tension in my body whenever I am in this place. I think I finally found something that I will enjoy doing and gives great benefit to myself mentally and physically.

Uplift Yourself was a gem to find! The practice of Qi Gong has helped calm my mind, relaxed me and…read moregiven me tools to use when I begin feeling stressed. The group of teachers and staff at Uplift Yourself are incredibly welcoming, friendly and intelligent. Their monthly Open House events are an easy "in" to learn more, and wonderful that they are free for the community!

What a great Chi experience. I dont know what happens when I go... but I know healing when I feel…read moreit. Have some herbal over the counter medicine before you go, you'll thank me later. Apparrently Im two fire and two water. I dont know what that means but its cool to read like western 12 month constellation signs. The one thing that blows me away the most every time I go.... is how all the equipment is the best of the best. Even down to insane plush eye mask from mattress company. I dare any nay sayers to get a groupon for this place, go atleast three times, and tell me you dont notice something different. RK

It has been my good fortune to have been studying with Gord for over four years now. He is a…read morepatient and gifted teacher. The health benefits were immediate--I am stronger and far more flexible--and after the disappointment of having attended the classes of others who taught this art as little more than sophisticated hand waving, it is a pleasure to be learning from someone who possesses real martial abilities. Gord is willing to share all that he knows, and I would recommend studying with him to anyone. Sincerely, Craig Murphy

From the owner: We specialize in teaching Taiji (Tai Chi) and Qi Gong…read more Our Head Instructor, Gordon Muir, began his studies in 1981 and has continuously upgraded his knowledge and skills with such prominent masters as Zhang Xue-Xin, T. T. Liang and Liu ChengDe. Gordon has been called one of the most highly skilled teachers in Canada.

Stumbling across this class is one of the best things that happened to me this year. The…read moreinstructor, Vadim, is the real deal, with several decades of deep experience. This isn't westernized "McDonalds" qigong, this is the genuine practice, the teachings passed down by Chinese masters of the art. As a beginner, I wasn't entirely sure what to expect. Vadim made me feel immediately welcome, patiently reviewing foundational practices like Ba Duan Jin. I'm thrilled he emphasizes standing practices (e.g. Zhan zhuang), deceptively powerful exercises often overlooked by lesser teachers. He's great at demonstrating proper form, explaining WHY we're learning particular practices, and patiently correctly mistakes in our form. After my last class (a real workout for body and mind!) we got tea and talked about life. I'm extremely grateful for the opportunity to learn from such an accomplished and generous teacher. Hope to see you in class one day!

Vadim is an excellent teacher, he demonstrates the movements and provides clear instructions on…read morebreathing, energy flow, and mental focus. I always feel energized and relaxed after class. It's wonderful to be outside and breathing fresh air.

I have been taking Vadim's Chen Tai Chi classes for several months now and have benefitted greatly…read more The class is two hours and gives students quality time for learning and practicing. It amazes me that the gentle movements work my entire body and gives me strength and flexibility that had been diminishing, not to mention the mind and spirit connection. Being outdoors and exercising is a refreshing experience and contributes to the enjoyment of learning this ancient art. Vadim is a kind and thoughtful teacher and really knows his stuff. I always leave the classes happy that I made the commitment to my health and well-being with Vadim's help. I am so thankful to have found Vadim and that he is in Woodinville, available to share his many talents with us!

Tiger Dragon was very dedicated and knowledgeable in his practice of Chinese herbs and acupuncture…read more He was very focused on my daughters issues and I highly recommend him to those that want to heal naturally and live a clean natural better quality of life. Its was a little odd as he practised out of his home and I had always been in more of a traditional setting of a business type office....but the trade off is he is well worth it ! Plan on seeing him time and time again

Brendan's qigong training dramatically helped me to balance my health and energy system!!…read more About four years ago I went through what is commonly referred to as a "Kundalini Awakening". It transformed my life for the better, but also turned my health and world upside down. I began to commonly feel ungrounded, spaced out and easily exhausted. As every year passed my energies were gradually becoming more balanced, but I wanted to make some faster progress and learn energy exercises for managing, strengthening and balancing my personal energies! As a result, I looked at some qigong and yoga schools in the States. But after talking with Brendan I felt very confident in his knowledge, understanding and confidence with my situation. Brendan's qigong training was very simple and powerful for me. I got much more out of it than I ever expected too. It allowed me to ground, strengthen and solidify my energies so I could begin to feel much healthier again! Brendan is a very good healer and qigong instructor. I would recommend him to anyone seeking energy work for improving their health and quality of life. I wish I could find an instructor like Brendan closer to my home of Serbia. One day I hope to be able to return to Seattle to further my studies with Brendan. Stefan Belgrade, Serbia

I came to Brendan at a time in my life when I was lost, depressed, and weighted down with extreme…read moresadness. My mind did not seem to find a way out of this maze of negativity and darkness. I was trying to lift myself up by eating light and healthy, regular jogging. I even started tai-chi. It did not seem to help at all. I could feel that I needed something else. The tai-chi lessons I took at a certain school in Seattle felt lame, mechanical, and without depth. I had practiced tai-chi before and enjoyed it, but for some reasons, going back to learning the moves one by one did not suit me. It felt empty. So, I continued looking for different tai-chi and similar arts that could help me connect with my inner self and be in harmony with my surroundings. What got my attention about Brendan's practice was that he was practicing "healing" reiki and Qigong. Sure we all agree that reiki or qigong practices are, generally speaking, "healing". But he was teaching a unique type of Qigong, and since I needed large amount of healing, I called Brendan. During our first session, he first spent time listening to my story, then began the reiki/qigong, where he held his hands facing different areas of my body, using different finger positions, while simultaneously guiding my attention and breadth to different areas of my body. By the end of the session, I knew something had changed in me. At the time I was not sure what it was but could describe it as grounding. I felt more grounded. In the following days my sleep began to improve and I started to feel less depressed, more hopeful and gained some clarity on the steps I needed to take to change my frame of mind, my mental attitude. I continued to see Brendan many times after that and discovered that Brendan did not only help me heal by working on me but by teaching me how I could practice on my own. I also went to his workshops, which helped a lot by complementing what I had learned with him. As I progressed, he taught me specific exercises for all my organ systems, especially the kidney, liver, intestine, immunity, lungs, and heart. If you practiced reiki/qigong before, you know it is often hard to describe what is going on inside ourselves during practices. What I can say is that the practices with Brendan helped me listen to my inner intelligence, my intuition if you will. It is like my body knew what to do in different situations. Little by little, I regained control of my emotions, I was able to distance myself from pain and sadness, I was able to rest my mind and feel my surroundings. I gained so much with his sessions that I took my 15-year old daughter many times to see him. Brendan's sessions are powerful and the more you practice the more empowered you feel, and the more peaceful you feel. I would recommend to anybody to go meet Brendan and let him guide you through his teachings in order to find strength and peace. Only good things will come out of meeting him.