Bob Shapiro
Bob has been a practitioner of Tai Chi and Qigong since 1973. He has trained over the years with various Master’s and Teachers both Chinese and American. Bob began teaching Tai Chi and Qigong 35 years ago and has taught in a variety of community, educational, and clinical settings, including Middleway Acupuncture Institute, UnityCareNW, Bellingham. Skagit Valley Hospital and Regional Cancer Center, Mt Vernon Parks and Recreation, Riverside Health Club and Anacortes Senion Center. Bob has an MA in Adult Education. Bob is a Certified Family Mediator and has a National Certification in Group Psychotherapy. His specialty is Experiential Learning.
Events with Bob Shapiro
Qi Gong for HealthAugust 27 - 30, 2026
(Thursday diner – Sunday breakfast) Qigong for Health “Qi” means energy and “Gong” means skill or cultivation. So, Qi Gong is “the skill of cultivating your life-force energy.” Through movements, deep breathing, and meditation, Qi Gong helps you cultivate positive, life-force energy and promote healing from within. Morning Sessions – Happy Spleen and Stomach Qigong – Earth Element – Late Summer Early Fall The Earth Element and Qigong: The Earth element is vital to the production of two Qigong treasures – Energy and Essence. In addition, Earth’s ideals of balance and moderation underline all lifestyles as the basis of health, harmony, and longevity. The Spleen houses the body’s thoughts and Intentions (Yi). Weak limbs and muscle atrophy are indications of deficient Spleen Energy. The Stomach influences the mental state. Anxiety and hyperactivity are signs of Excess Stomach Energy Earth Energy deficiencies result in Worry and Self Doubt When Earth Energy is in abundance the result is Trust and Honesty Happy Spleen and Stomach Qigong – Works to Balance and Create Abundance in Your Earth Energy Afternoon Session- Yang Taiji Baduanjin: The Waist and Spine The afternoon session exercises the waist, spine and central nervous system, the core of the body.…
