For more information about these classes go to: https://wellness.sccgov.org/refresh-and-experience-peace-mind
Santa Clara County is offering employees opportunities to reduce stress and access higher levels of wellness through online classes listed below:
Some of the benefits of these services include:
- Specific healing advice for your body and mind
- Simple practices to gain more energy
- Exercises to clear your mind and access more clarity
- How to restore your youthful glow and positive attitude
- How to improve your general sense of wellbeing
Meet your guides:
Chris Shelton
Dedicated to improving the consciousness of ALL people, Chris Shelton’s motto has always been, “If I can do it, YOU can too!”
Chris has dedicated his life to boosting health, happiness and healing-transformations.
Over 30 years ago, Qigong, an ancient holistic health modality that combines traditional Chinese medicine with movement, breath and visualization, saved his life.
Chris’ belief in the healing powers of Qigong is rooted in first-hand experience. As a teenager he suffered from a devastating back injury that left him in constant pain and nearly crippled.
In a 10 year period, he went from not being able to walk to a martial-arts champion to a renowned healer.
Chris attributes his full recovery to Qigong, a holistic approach perfect for people who want non-invasive, affordable and empowering healthcare.
He’s helped thousands of people across the United States and around the world reclaim their health and enjoy life free from chronic pain. Chris has worked with Special Olympics teams, professional athletes, and celebrities looking for deeper meaning in their lives.
Chris’ work has appeared in newspapers and magazines and been featured on radio and television. He is the founder of Morning Crane Healing Arts Center in San Jose and Los Angeles, California, and the author of Qigong for Self-Refinement.
Parisa Shelton
Parisa Shelton – Yogi, Qigong instructor and practitioner of the energy arts – has always been dedicated to spreading love and being of service to the world in whatever ways she can.
She was a manager for a high-tech semiconductor manufacturing company for 5 years and received a BA in environmental studies and now co-owns and operates Morning Crane Healing Arts Center in San Jose and Los Angeles. She completed the Qigong Teacher Training (QTT) years ago and co-runs The Qi Club with Chris, an online subscription platform that offers Qigong classes, inspiration, and profound results.
Parisa’s magnetic and funny personality allows her to make light of heavy situations, and relate to people from all walks of life. Parisa’s path to the healing arts began at UC Santa Cruz in 1999 when she was first introduced to Reiki. Since then she has been certified as a Pilates instructor and Qigong instructor, as well as received her California Massage Therapist certificate. Although she is not certified in yoga, Parisa has completed thousands of hours of self-study and class participation since she was first introduced to yoga in 2004.
In 2010, Parisa teamed up with her now husband and healer Chris Shelton. Together they embarked on a mission to blend ancient and modern healing modalities in ways that are practical, accessible and obtainable.
In 2016 they created Qigong Teacher Trainer.com. Focusing on the foundations and fundamentals of Qigong, Chinese Medicine and 5 Element Theory. This course gives you the tools to take care of yourself as well as those around you.
In 2020, The Qi Club was created in response to the global pandemic. The focus of The Qi Club is to empower members, to release fear and worry, and to access peace, joy and a renewed zest for Life.
Kyczy Hawk
Kyczy works closely for Morning Crane and Santa Clara County to offer trauma and recover private sessions and group classes.
She has been teaching recovery focused trauma informed yoga classes since 2008. And is a devoted teacher to people in treatment centers and institutions. She has studied with the premier leaders in this field; Nikki Myers, Durga Leela and others. Kyczy created a teacher training program for others who wish to work in this field.
Trauma sensitivity and the somatics of feeling and relating more wisely to your body are some of the basics taught in S.O.A.R.(™) Success Over Addiction and Relapse. Author of “Yoga and the Twelve Step Path” , “Life in Bite-Sized Morsels” , “From Burnout to Balance” she has recently released a book and workbook through Central Recovery Press:”A Yogic Tools for Recovery; A Guide To working The Steps”. Recorded meditations and poses are available for free to accompany the book and workbooks.
Sherry Davis
Sherry Davis is an expert in stress relief and trauma recovery. She works with people from all walks of life, up and down the West Coast. Sherry is a devoted teacher. She has studied with the premier leaders in the field of alternative medicine. In 2012, Sherry transitioned from Assistant Controller for a Silicon Valley Construction company to Teacher and Mentor of others wanting to transform their life.
Sherry is the proud affiliate #1 for Morning Crane Pacific Northwest, and is also a Qigong Instructor, Forest Therapy Nature Guide, Reiki Master, Intuitive reader and Sound Healer.
When Sherry isn’t working, teaching or reading for others, you can find her immersed in study, out hiking in the mountains and spending time outdoors, connecting with Nature.
For more information, check out Sherry’s Qigong page at www.MorningCrane-pnw.com
