2025 Program Leaders

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

Qigong for Health
August 22 - 25, 2025

 “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. Qigong can dramatically impact your health, whatever your age or background.  Easy to learn, a joy to perform, their regular practice will boost your play and work.  These movements are an ideal adjunct for health professionals wishing to enhance their performance, for martial artists, dancers, and other active people. They support other Healing Practices, including Reiki and Therapeutic Touch.  They work…

Qigong for Health
August 22 - 25, 2025

 “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. Qigong can dramatically impact your health, whatever your age or background.  Easy to learn, a joy to perform, their regular practice will boost your play and work.  These movements are an ideal adjunct for health professionals wishing to enhance their performance, for martial artists, dancers, and other active people. They support other Healing Practices, including Reiki and Therapeutic Touch.  They work…