Hikers in Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve / photo by Lanette Otvos

Autumn Qi Gong

Back to top
Monday, October 9, 2023
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Windy Hill Preserve
Approximate Total Miles
2.5
Hiking
Hike

Qi Gong is an Eastern medicine movement practice of engaging your life force energy to improve health, reduce stress, and increase vitality and longevity. Docent Naturalists Catherine Crawford-Swent, Ann McCarty, and Marie Faust Evitt will guide you in a 40-minute practice Qi Gong under the shade of oak trees after a leisurely-paced walk to a meadow near a creek. No prior experience is needed for this guided exercise. Please wear or bring along flexible shoes, an open mind, and an open heart.

Where to Meet

The Lower Windy Hill Parking Area at the lower portion of the preserve is located on Portola Road. Please note: This parking lot fills quickly. Please do not park on Portola Road: parking is strictly enforced.

Link to Google Map

To ensure your experience on a docent naturalist outing is enjoyable please review these activity guidelines.

For more information about trail characteristics for this event, check out the Midpen Trail Explorer app. To learn more about ADA accommodations for events, or make an inquiry with the ADA coordinator, visit our Accessibility page.

If your activity requires registration, please be sure to cancel your reservation (from your confirmation email) if you are no longer able to attend so others can participate.

After your participation on a guided activity please share your feedback — your input is meaningful to our volunteers and program staff – thank you!