Dive into the transformative world of Qigong with trauma-informed trainer and breath coach Kathy Jankowski. Discover how chronic stress impacts your wellness journey and learn the pivotal role the nervous system plays in managing stress. Kathy shares how Qigong, a practice combining movement, regulated breathing, and visualization, can help balance the nervous system, foster emotional resilience, and improve mental and physical health. She also covers polyvagal theory, explaining the importance of creating safety within the nervous system for optimal mental health. Whether you're new to Qigong or looking to deepen your practice, this episode provides tips for integrating Qigong into your routine and explains the importance of consistency in achieving a calmer, more receptive state.
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Kathy Jankowski has been a human potential and consciousness consultant for 35 years, working at the intersection of philanthropy promotion, workforce development, business, and capacity building for nonprofit organizations. She works with leaders, teams, and individuals who want to create a more humane world. Over the course of her career, the stress people are under has increased exponentially. This is why Kathy looked for effective solutions to stress management and now shares polyvagal-informed skills for nervous system balancing through movement and breathwork.
Kathy is a certified Robert Peng Qigong trainer. She is an experienced trauma-sensitive, nervous system balancing coach, studying with Stephen Porges and Amelia Barilli; a Level 3 certified breath coach with Breath-Body-Mind; and an integrative breath worker. Over the last 11 years, Kathy has taught thousands of people how to live with more vitality, love, and wisdom by integrating Qigong, polyvagal theory, and breathwork — working with hospital staff, coaches, social workers, schools, neighborhood groups, nonprofit staff/clients, children and families, nurses, doctors, breast cancer survivors, teachers, the unemployed, and collective-impact initiatives.
https://www.kathyjankowski.com/service-page/seven-skills-to-build-resilience
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