Wake Up Your Joy

Denise and her classes are a true gift to the qigong/energy community. I first “met” Denise at the recommendation of a San Francisco friend and enjoyed her offerings on Youtube, then live at her website. I was hospitalized for a week last year with both atrial fibrillation and hepatitis. After discharge, I found tremendous support at Denise’s site and found the archive of recordings there especially valuable!

–John, Cincinnati, Ohio US

Denise's deep understanding of qigong and joyous approach to teaching has attracted me and other dedicated students who enjoy practicing together in our virtual community.

–Pamela, San Francisco Bay Area, CA US

Practicing Qigong has brought about an unexpected serenity and awareness of myself and my environment. Denise’s soft and gentle approach helps me nourish every cell in my body, and I am so much better because of it.

 ~ Carmen, Santa Cruz, CA. US

Having this daily anchor is of immense value to an otherwise lazybones excuse-maker like me, because I want to be there. And before I know it, boom, I have an enriching hour “in the bank” each weekday. On weekends and on the rare days when I can’t make the live group party, Denise’s archived video classes, accessible through her website, offer me wonderful “next best thing to being live” alternatives.

~ Matt, Washington, DC. US

Living with Parkinson's, exercise and movement is as vital as my medicine, so I count on connecting to my body every morning with Qigong. Denise's Waking Up Energy Qigong class is an essential part of my daily movement and self-healing to manage my health. Qigong practices awaken my mind-body connection, revitalize my spirit, and provide much-needed relaxation thru energy healing. A bonus for me is the support and resources Denise provides to the class personally creating a healing community where we all share in healing.

– Elena, San Francisco Bay Area, CA US

Earlier in my journey through Parkinson's Disease, shaking (tremoring) brought up only anger and frustration for me, not an opportunity for healing. So I took quite a leap of faith when Denise introduced 'shaking Qigong' in class. To my surprise I found that intentional shaking naturally relieves the tremor in the moment! Something 'stuck' or 'frozen' breaks up and I feel the profound relief of Qi flowing freely again. Now shaking Qigong is hands down my favorite practice!

~Jodeane, San Francisco Bay Area, CA. US

Qigong and Denise’s class with its blend of gentle instruction, good humor and loving awareness, are nourishment for the body and soul. Plainly said, this is great stuff!

~Barbara, Westfield, Indiana, US

After being diagnosed with a chronic illness I was fortunate to be lead in a path of healing; I was even more fortunate to find Denise’s daily practice group and practice daily online. Denise brings a unique combination of enthusiasm, love of life and vitality that transmits loud and clear even over the internet miles away from me; she is very personal, knowledgeable and created a practice that’s both easy to follow and enjoyable at the same time. I’d recommend her practice in health and sickness. 

-Mor, Chicago, Ill, US

Denise is a caring, knowledgeable, and insightful qigong instructor whose daily classes focus on fostering well-being through movement and meditation. Her instructions are easy to understand and adaptable to anyone's range of motion. She teaches with heart and kindness. I have incorporated her wise teachings into my daily practice."

-Judy, Pennsylvania

Attending Denise Minter’s QiGong classes is always such a delight.  I’ve learned to polish my nails without polish.  I can do humming spine without collapsing, stretch my earlobes and stroke my throat gently like a cat without claws.  I experience joyfulness and a deep sense of healing.  When I do this practice, I feel connected to the larger universe, the depth of the earth and the expanse of the heavens, in a way that is truly without words.  I feel small and humble, and yet vast and spaciousness.  Mystery!  Magic! Thank you Denise!!!

- Sharon, San Francisco Bay Area, CA USA