Inner Medicine Masterclass

Inner Medicine Masterclass offerings are drop-in opportunities for mind-body practices and deep integrative learning. Each class includes qigong movement, meditation and Daoist informed spiritual and energetic teachings.

Join us In-Person in San Francisco, CA or Online from anywhere for this special event.

Masterclass Events Include

Qigong breathwork, meditation and movement
Energetic practices for mind-body awareness
Mind-body teachings and qigong practices

A 2.5 hour immersion to deepen understanding and reset
Stress reduction techniques to calm the nervous system
Everyday life skills for stress and emotional regulation

The Alchemy of Fire: Awakening the Radiant Heart

The Fire element represents the fullest expression of life—warmth, connection, joy, presence, and the radiance of the Heart. In Chinese medicine, the Heart is known as the Emperor, the center of consciousness and the home of Shen, our spirit.

Yet many of us live with a scattered Heart: overstimulated, distracted, disconnected from ourselves, or unsure how to remain open without becoming depleted.

This immersive masterclass invites you to explore the deeper wisdom of Fire through the lens of Chinese medicine, Daoist philosophy, meditation, reflection, and Qigong practice. Together, we will cultivate a more grounded and embodied experience of joy, connection, and authentic self-expression.

Through movement, stillness, inquiry, and community, we will explore what it means to live from the Heart—not as an ideal, but as a practice.

Inner Medicine Masterclass
2.5 Hour Immersion

July 25, 2026
10am-12:30pm
In-Person or Online

Cost: $75

Offered Online via Zoom
In-Person at SF Buddhist Center
37 Bartlett Street in SF

No refunds after purchase.
Recording available for review or asynchronous learning.
Approved for 2.5 CEUs for California Licensed Acupuncturists.

In this masterclass, you will:

• Learn the Chinese medicine perspective on the Fire element, Heart, and Shen (spirit)
• Practice Qigong and meditation to calm the mind and nourish the Heart
• Explore the relationship between presence, connection, joy, and vitality
• Reflect on what truly nourishes your spirit and brings meaning to your life
• Cultivate greater authenticity, discernment, and emotional balance

This masterclass is open to all experience levels and offers a meaningful opportunity to reconnect with the wisdom, warmth, and natural radiance that arise when the Heart is clear and aligned.

Class Calendar

How to Attend: Online or In-Person

Online Class Link Here

San Francisco Buddhist Center
37 Bartlett Street

Nice to meet teacher and community of mellow but dedicated practitioners who follow her kindly, supportive manner and enjoy qi gong. Her spirit is warm and thoughtful as a teacher. -MI

Suzannah is a very kind and patient teacher with a lot of humility and self effacement in her approach. She doesn’t portray herself as a “know at all”, but is continuing to grow like the rest of us in her class. Suzannah also shares her own experiences and insights and presents areas of study in the form of books, research articles, and online resources if we want to dig deeper into a particular aspect of qigong. -MM

This Qigong class has added a whole new level to my spiritual practice. I’ve leaned not only the sequences but even more so, connecting with Qi/life force energy at a deep level within my body and my life. -SM

Qigong helps me remain calm during the chaos of my life.

I have noticed that I have improved my upper body strength and balance from practicing multiple times a week over the last 9 months. It gave me validation that the "slow" physical movement of Qi Gong is very effective in building strength and the low impact of Qi Gong is especially valuable to a senior like myself.