Syner-Qi is our monthly event where we will explore a Qigong practice together. Each month will feature an NQA Professional member who will guide participants through a Qigong practice and/or meditations.
Whether you're a novice or seasoned practitioner, Syner-Qi offers something to suit every level. This event is perfect for newcomers eager to sample different techniques and for seasoned practitioners seeking fresh perspectives. Moreover, participants can integrate elements from each session into their personal practice.
If you can't make it to this live event, a recording will be added to the Syner-Qi Archive within the NQA membership hub. We also send an email of the recording to all registrants.
Join us the Sunday after Qi Talks at 3 PM EST.
Members: Free
Non-Members: $25
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Syner-Qi with Jo Bakal
Host: Mary Beck
September 14, 2025
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
Touch is the first sense to develop in the womb, and it remains essential for how we regulate, connect, and feel at home in ourselves. In this hands-on session, we’ll explore Qigong self-massage practices that help release tension, restore energetic flow, and bring a greater sense of ease and balance from within.
We’ll focus on the face and feet—where six meridians begin or end in each area—as well as along the body’s meridian pathways. These gentle, intentional movements can calm the nervous system, help ground you during anxious or stressful moments, and support the smooth flow of Qi throughout your body.
You’ll leave with a handful of easy practices you can return to anytime—to settle your energy, reconnect with yourself, and feel a little more whole, inside and out. No prior experience needed—just your breath, your hands, and a little time for yourself.
Jo Bakal, NBC-HWC, is a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach who offers a wellspring of support through massage therapy, Reiki, health coaching, and plant-based cooking. A practitioner of Qigong and Tai Chi for nearly 30 years, Jo has integrated these practices into her work for decades and began formally teaching in 2018. She supports individuals—especially women over 50—navigating chronic conditions, anxiety, cancer, caregiving, and the journey of aging well, helping people reconnect with themselves and explore tools that restore calm, clarity, and vitality.
With a warm, empathetic approach, Jo meets people where they are, providing the support and accountability they need to cultivate sustainable wellness. She has shared her knowledge through workshops, retreats, writing, TV appearances, and podcasts, including her cookbook, Real Food From My Table to Yours. Dedicated to animal rescue, Jo is also developing a wellness B&B and retirement home for senior dogs, combining her love for healing and compassionate care.
