The Why
My goal/mission is to promote the physical and mental health benefits of Tai Chi & Qigong. I believe that everyone can benefit from this ancient practice and I strive to make it accessible to all... and to make it FUN! If it's not fun, the mind would rather do something that is. We laugh a lot.
Student Feedback
Student feedback is very important to me, and each of my current students contributed feedback which was sent forward to support my Associate, Level 1, 2 and Level 3 certifications from ATCQA. Take a moment and read what they say below.
My Classes
Via Sofia Health, I teach a variety of classes for students of all levels, from beginners to intermediate/advanced. Tai Chi and Qigong classes are designed to help you develop your skills, improve your health, and find your balance and coordination.
My live classes include Yang-style 24 and Yang 10, the 8 Silken Brocades Qigong form as well as Shibashi.
Upcoming events
About Paula Nelson
Online with Sofia Prime
Where this journey started
Where this journey started
I teach Tai Chi and Qigong for Sofia Health and to date have taught more than 1,000 hours for them. Check out their amazing platform at Sofia Prime by clicking here.
As a veteran, I started my current certification process with the American Tai Chi and Qigong Association [ATCQA] in 2020 by training with like-minded volunteer veteran instructors at the James A. Haley VA Hospital.
Where this journey started
Where this journey started
Where this journey started
Tai Chi and Qigong are excellent modalities to do at any age. According to Harvard Health, Mayo Clinic, and the CDC, Tai Chi is considered one of the best whole body exercises. Qigong connects mind and body through diaphragmatic breathing and is proven to reduce stress and anxiety.
Photo by Barbara Marville-Kelly March 20, 2016 with Grand Master Dennis Kelly.
Paula Nelson & Blanche
Where this journey started
Paula Nelson & Blanche
I am a retired US Army officer, and newspaper editor who started searching for Tai Chi when I was still in the service. Time and responsibilities got in the way until I retired.
I am a Certified Level 3 instructor by the ATCQA [more than 2,000 hours of teaching experience], a Holden Qigong Teacher-In-Training, and a Master Trainer with Grand Master Dennis Kelly, Defy Aging., Inc.
Past events Gallery
Yang-24 Forn during WTCQD24 at the Wellcome Om Center - Paula Nelson lead
Chen Demonstration during WTCQD24 at the Wellcome Om Center - Steve Contes lead
