Way of Joy Chi Kung An integrative system using a wide variety of experiential methods
to enhance and direct energy in our daily lives.
Classes and Workshops
Way of Joy Master Classes Summer series of outdoor practice sessions in Berkeley/Oakland parks for experienced students only
Sun August 1st, 10-11:30 — Flowing Forms Master class
Sun August 8th, 10-11:30 — Lotus Form practice
Sun August 15th,10-11:30 — Flowing Forms Master Class
Mark your calendars for the 2010 annual conference at Oak Ridge Conference center in Chaska, MN the weekend of August 20-22, 2010.
Vicki is honored to once again be in the company of so many extraordinary qigong practitioners and teachers at the 15th annual National QIgong Conference in August. She will be teaching Riding the Chi of Change: A Workshop on Transition on Sat. morning August 21. Come join us!
Over 25 workshops featuring national and international presenters!
Full and Half Day Friday Pre-conference workshops.
Three days of workshops, lectures, and seminars presented by leaders in the world of Qigong and Taiji. Everyone from the mildly curious to the advanced practitioner is welcome to share in this unique event.
PNDC, Powerful Non-Defensive Communication: A Deepening Retreat with Sharon EIlison, July 2010
One of my year’s highlights over the last 13 years has been the opportunity to participate in this life-changing, week-long workshop.
Every morning and throughout the week, I offer Way of Joy tools to embody the spirit of non-defensiveness—techniques to enhance our ability to ask curious questions, give direct feedback while expressing our own position, and set limits—all in spontaneous and empowering ways. To learn more about this life-enhancing communication practice visit PNDC.com› —Vicki Dello Joio
The Trinity County heat fueled the fire of the heart-filed Living Lotus workshop in Hayfork on July 17. Many thanks to Khira Mali for her gracious sponsorship.
Vicki’s Way of Joy Spring season came to a close on June 21 with beautiful heart connections, lots of laughter, and many moving reports of profound transformations. This season included 2 Way of Joy Level I class series, two Blossom in the Spring workshops, Vicki’s first classes in Daisy Lee’s Radiant Lotus Women’s Qigong, and her always popular spring quarter course, Embodying Spirit, at John F. Kennedy University’s graduate degree program in Holistic Health Education.
Photos by Chris Bouguyon
Vicki celebrated World Tai Chi Qigong Daywith gracious hosts Sifu Chris and Fayne Bouguyon in Dallas, Texas. Shown above are images from a series of Vicki's workshops given throughout the weekend of April 23-25 where "breakthrough" experiences were reported by many. Vicki says it was a profound honor to present with these two teachers who are so beloved by their students and community. See more about their work at simplyaware.com.
Trinity Alliance for Healing Arts (TAHA) featured Vicki as their guest presenter at their annual membership meeting on April 13. Responses included "riviting... one of the best presentations we've ever had... you were speaking directly to what I needed to hear... inspiring and practical information... I loved the combination of stories and concepts — it was so alive!"
Photos by Sherry Mouser
Vicki launched her series of spring workshops with Blossom in the Spring in Trinity County on Sunday, April 11. A group of intrepid students faced the rain to come out to the Khira Yoga Studio in Hayfork for an afternoon of deeply integrative work with this beautiful seasional form. Vicki continued the series with Blossom in the Spring in Oakland on April 18.
On April 3 Vicki traveled to Los Angeles for the premiere of Mamo Kim's new play CrazyMaking. She worked with Professor/Director Joyce Lu in sevaral capacities for this play, including training cast members in a theatrical use of qigong and tai chi.. The show was a huge success with sold-out audiences and glowing responses.
On January 31, after attending a weekend board retreat in Austin, TX with the National Qigong Association, Vicki presented Riding the Chi of Change a workshop on transition. She concluded with a short, improvised theater piece about her relationship with her father, showing the power of transition in the Way of Joy process when we work over time to achieve personal empowerment within the context of difficult, long-term relationships. This workshop is scheduled to be presented at the NQA conference in August, 2010.
The combination of four photos above (2001) shows Vicki demonstrating "Summoning the Spherical Fuel," one of a series of eight flowing forms she teaches in addition to other sitting, standing, walking and internal forms.
Stay informed about upcoming classes, workshops, special events
Vicki offers half-day, day-long, weekend, and week-long workshops for the seasons: "Days of Deepening", "Nourishing the Flame" (Winter), "Blossom in the Spring" (Spring), and "Living the Lotus" (Summer) as well as on topics such as "Life Transitions," "Boundaries Dissolve Barriers," "Embodying Spirit" and "The Way of Joy, Living a Life of Inspiration Intention and Manifestation."
Vicki also co-teaches with colleagues such workshops as "A Heart Full of Joy," with Monza Naff, and "Two Paths to Empowerment, Embodying Powerful Non-Defensive Communication," with Sharon Ellison.
Vicki is available for workshop presentations to groups all across the country. If you would like more information about the class schedule at the Way of Joy Center, or about organizing a workshop in your area, contact vicki@wayofjoy.com.
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