NATURE I MIND I BODY I HEALTH
With Liz and Carlos Collado
Who we are
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At Mountain Pass Wellness we offer authentic and certified Taiji Qigong Shibashi and Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention programs. Our medical qigong and tai chi programs are designed to help our clients de-stress, increase health, mobility and improve the overall value and quality of their lives. We have over 30 years of experience teaching martial arts in nature and so you can rest assured that you are being guided by seasoned professionals. If you'd like to learn more about the many benefits of our services or to book your session, email us and we will be happy to discuss your health needs.
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What We Do
Medical Qigong and Tai Chi
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Mountain Pass Wellness is very proud of the unique services we offer our clients. Our goal is to share with you concepts and techniques rooted in the ancient practice of Qigong and Tai Chi. Equipped with this knowledge and experience you will be able to address your unique needs, destress, reconnect with yourself and improve the quality of your life more broadly.
We have over 30 years of experience teaching and sharing our brand of body, mind and breath connection practices. Our expertise is perfectly suited to the programs we offer.
We have worked with individuals of all ages and abilities and are highly responsive and adaptable to unique customer requirements and requests. We have spent time working with adults, teens, and kids of all abilities and backgrounds, and we always look forward to meeting new people.
" By combining breath and movement you can begin to move with the fluidity and grace of a wild animal."
Enlighten Weight by Andrew Miles,L.Ac &Xuelan Qiu, Ph.D
TAIJI QIGONG SHIBASHI
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This restorative and energizing practice is performed in a smooth, continuous manner. These fluid movements combine breath work and exercises and are experienced as a gentle, flowing practice.
The movements increase energetic vitality, rejuvenate the body and mind, boost physical agility and flexibility. It is also an aid to reduce emotional tension and improve concentration.
Qigong is suitable for all ages and abilities.
We teach Qigong indoors or out in natural spaces. Whatever works for you. Being out in nature is a wonderful way to connect the practice to the elemental forces of our environment.
Hundreds of individuals in the local area have benefitted from our guidance, and we look forward to sharing our passion with you.
TAI CHI for ARTHRITIS and FALL PREVENTION
This practice is characterized by its soft, gentle and fluid movements which as performed in a slow and mindful fashion. This form was adapted from the Sun style of tai chi which offers higher stances, balanced stepping, fluid moves and qigong breathing. These components make the Sun style suitable for folks with arthritis and .or at risk of falling. Most of the high risk moves have been removed and replaced with ones that are more effective for health, making it safer to learn while maintaining all of the benefits the original form offers.
Practicing tai chi will effectively and efficiently allow you to slow down, relax, feel more positive, stronger and flexible. You will feel better about yourself as the quality of your life improves.
Mindfulness Practices
Testimonials
It was a wonderful day, just right in all ways. I appreciate how you and Liz work together in same/different ways to bring an array of ideas and wisdom to the teachings.
Lisa - participant Qigong and Forest Bathing Workshop
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I was not sure what to expect but the day was just very nice. The group just felt very nice and made the whole event very enjoyable. There was a lack of tension and an overall feeling of almost family. I have noticed that during all of the classes you both watch and notice when someone is having problems. Then you show alternative ways such as sitting or otherwise adjusting.
Ed - participant Qigong and Forest Bathing Workshop
We began working with Carlos 15 years ago. Originally he was a head instructor in an innovative, nature based martial arts program, targeted to high school students. Eventually we began incorporating the principles of Nature Therapy, Qigong and Tai Chi. As we continued working with Carlos through the years we observed he has always been able to offer his students the experience needed at the moment. As a staff we always participated along with our students and gained many things from that interaction. Carlos is definitely effective in inspiring, engaging, empowering, and connecting with his students. His ability to pivot his instructional approach with the needs of the group is unequivocally an asset of his teaching repertoire. Our experiences with Carlos are multifaceted and memorable in the best possible way.
BHS Off Campus Learning Center
- Jeff T. and Mike R.
Brunswick High School Teachers
Carlos and Liz clearly love what they are doing. They are very knowledgeable in all aspects of this experience- the trees, plants, fruits, etc. It was a wonderful experience.
-Anonymous participant in MPW