Literature, art, or a simple stop sign—we are being spoon-fed at every waking hour. “But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man.” (Matthew 15:18)
Take control of what you allow yourself to be spoon-fed.
Take control of what you allow into your heart.
What is Expressive Arts Therapy?
Expressive Arts Therapy uses a variety of arts (music, writing, visual art, dance, acting, etc.) in order to support growth and healing.
At Spoon-fed Dog, we offer the following expressive arts therapies at this time:
Classes are online - join from the comfort of your home!
Qigong directly translates as the skill of energy ('gong' meaning skill; 'qi' meaning energy).
Qigong is a system of movements, use of breath, and meditation. There are several types of Qigong. Our classes focus on Medical Qigong movements.
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Just as eating certain foods can clean your blood, practicing Qigong clears stagnant energy in your body. As a result, Qigong increases
The root of Qigong is in Taoism. Can we practice Qigong without being in conflict with the teachings of Jesus Christ?
In Taoism, the Tao exists within all things visible and invisible. Thus, when cultivating qi, it is said to connect us with the Tao, becoming One with the Tao. For this reason, traditional and modern qigong practitioners will cultivate qi in order to co-create with the Tao.
In Christianity, God is separate from His creation, which are all things visible and invisible. When we cultivate qi, we do so in order to take good care of our body so that we can best serve God (not co-create).
What to expect...
Each class starts with a warm up, joint lubrication, qi circulation, and ends with standing meditation.
We are not a church, however, we do meditate on The Sermon on the Mount. If you are open to that, you are welcome to join us.
Classes are online - join from the comfort of your home!
In contrast with academic or news report writing, creative writing displays imagination and expresses emotions typically through fiction, poetry, or journaling.
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Each class starts with a poetry or fiction excerpt, a different prompt each class, how-to poetry form and/or free form, and journaling.
Our Creative Writing & Open Mic class meets on a monthly basis. Schedule TBA
We are not a church, however, we do meditate on The Sermon on the Mount. If you are open to that, you are welcome to join us.
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