BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Optimizing Me - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Optimizing Me X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://jjruescas.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Optimizing Me REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240308T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240308T200000 DTSTAMP:20260506T070629 CREATED:20240214T063242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T011135Z UID:10000555-1709920800-1709928000@jjruescas.com SUMMARY:Life Force Activation and Breathwork DESCRIPTION:Life Force Activation and BreathworkRecalibrate your system with Qi gong & BreathworkAre you feeling stressed\, overwhelmed\, or out of balance? Do you need a break from the hectic pace of life and reconnect with yourself? If so\, join us for a system reset on 3/8!. In this event\, you will experience the powerful combination of Chinese Medicine\, Qi gong and Breathwork\, two ancient practices that can help you relax\, heal\, and harmonize your mind\, body\, and soul. Qi gong practice typically involves moving meditation\, coordinating slow-flowing movement\, deep rhythmic breathing\, and a calm meditative state of mind. Pronounced “chi gong\,” qi gong is an internal process that has external movements. Qi means “life force\,” the energy that powers our body and spirit. Gong is the term meaning work or gather. Qi Gong together means a form of movement and mind using intention and mindfulness to gather and guide qi. Breathwork is a technique that uses conscious breathing to activate your energy\, release emotions\, and clear blockages. Together\, these modalities can offer you many benefits\, such as: Anxiety and stress reliefMuscle relaxationPain reliefImproved sleepBetter moodA greater connection between mind\, body\, and soul.🙌🏼This event is for anyone who wants to experience a deeper level of relaxation\, awareness\, and transformation. No prior experience is required\, just an open mind and a willingness to breathe and listen. You will be guided by Amanda Picken & JJ Ruescas\, who will create a safe and supportive space for you to explore and enjoy.   What you need to bring: A yoga matA cozy jacket or blanketAn eye maskA journal to write down or sketch What to expect:The event will be divided into two sections: the theory of Chinese Medicine and Qi gong\, and then the breathwork practice.You will be lying down on a yoga mat\, with blankets and pillows for your comfort. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle.You will be instructed on how to breathe and what to focus on during the session. You will also have the opportunity to share your experience and ask questions afterwards.You will leave feeling refreshed\, rejuvenated\, and restored.Don’t miss this chance to reset your system and experience the healing power of Chinese Medicine & Breathwork. Space is limited\, so reserve your spot today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Instructors: \n \n \n \n Amanda Picken - L.Ac. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Picken is a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She is board certified and licensed in both Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine in the state of Texas. She completed her master’s degree in medical studies in Austin\, TX at AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine. She has pursued advanced training in the fields of gynecology\, fertility\, and endocrinology. She is passionate about finding natural and integrative ways to restore and rebalance the hormones in our bodies. In addition to treating patients in her clinic\, Amanda loves to inspire and educate others. She believes wellness starts with how we care for our minds and bodies on a daily basis. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Empowering women with knowledge about their bodies is a key part of her mission. She carries out this mission by reaching a broader audience through the GOODBODY blog\, social media\, and public speaking opportunities. When Amanda is not in the clinic\, she enjoys exploring Austin’s food\, music\, and art scene. She loves all things relating to fashion and interior design and stays active through yoga and nature walks. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n JJ Ruescas - Human Optimization Strategist \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n JJ Ruescas is driven by curiosity\, a lifelong learner\, and a promoter of Kaizen or continuous improvement. JJ started his career in the world of technology\, where he led teams on several continents\, guiding them to reach high performance. Thanks to that\, he immersed himself in topics such as Productivity\, Neuroscience\, Psychology\, Optimal Breathing\, Nutrition\, Cloud Technologies\, etc\, etc\, etc. In itself\, he became his own guinea pig with the goal of personal optimization. Thanks to that\, JJ is currently a High Performance and Results Coach for Startup Founders\, and C-Level Executives of important companies in LATAM\, and the US. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See you soon! URL:https://jjruescas.com/event/life-force-activation-and-breathwork/ LOCATION:Austin Fitness Clinic\, 4111 Marathon Blvd Ste. 140\, Austin\, 78756\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jjruescas.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/life-activation-and-breathwork-amanda-picken.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR