Miranda Maher

About Miranda Maher

Visual Art: I\'ve been a visual artist working in drawings, installations and artist books for 25 years. My portfolio website: miranda-maher.com Teaching & Healing: I teach Qigong, T\'ai chi [Taiji] and Taoist meditation methods known as internal alchemy. I have particular interest in teaching this very old tradition in a way that makes it work within our 21st century lives. I recently completed two years\' training in Medical Qigong through IIMQ -3 Treasures Healing. Medical Qigong is the energy healing arm of traditional Chinese medicine (acupuncture, herbology and massage/tui na are the others). My practice is currently centered in Park Slope Brooklyn. I\'m also certified in, but do not currently teach, an esoteric Japanese martial art and practical self-defense.

Experience

1. Qigong, Meditation & Tai Chi Teacher

   Taozen

   Nov 2007 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Qigong, Taiji, Tao Meditation & Healing Qigong support:Your “Emotional Body” When your inner landscape is uncomfortable. Feelings of being stuck. in your relationships. your career or your health. Feelings of depression, anxiety, or isolation. of lethargy or anxiety. Internal questions, doubts and criticisms –even as you excel and do your best. Your “Physical Body” When your body feels distant or out of your control. Stubborn health issues: chronic pain, chronic stress or old injuries Your cycle is out of balance: oppressive PMS, or an erratic, heavy or absent period. Your digestion is difficult: nervous stomach, food sensitivities or poor eliminationYour “Spirit Body” When you lack a feeling of support, flow and abundance … Daily life seems flat, repetitive or uninspired You have trouble truly enjoying the beauty of nature, of art and music or other creations You lose touch with your compassion, tolerance and patience – for others or yourselfYour New or On-Going Practice When your personal practice feels stalled or like it could be clearer, richer and deeper. Your schedule or distractions at home interfere with your practice You feel distant from your body, spirit, and nature. and the divinity all around us You feel a desire for more depth and detail in your practice or want to investigate a next level So- Imagine this instead: You\'ve shed ideas and emotional habits that limit you and obstruct your creativity and happiness. Your digestion supports you and all your activities~ you love being in your body You move freely and confidently, and have the tools to nurture yourself, heal easily and well. Your cycle is even and healthy, and you feel connected at your core to your feminine power. You feel centered, supported and confident, even in tumultuous times. You live with a warm heart – open to others AND to yourselfDoes that sound like something you\'d like to pursue? Get in touch.

Education

• Amegakurakan Ninjutsu

  Menkyo Okuden (black belt), External Japanese Martial Arts: Ninjutsu

  1995 — 2013

• Cranbrook Academy of Art

  MFA, Fine Art, Printmaking

  1988 — 1990

• International Institute of Medical Qigong

  Master of Medical Qigong

  2014 — 2017

• Rhode Island School of Design

  BFA, Fine Art

  1986 — 1988

• Universal Healing Tao

  Senior Instructor, Tai Chi, Qigong & Tao Meditation

  2000 — 2017

Skills

• Taiji
• Meditation
• Contemporary Art
• Art Education
• Tai Chi
• Self-Healing
• Energy Healing
• Fine Art
• Painting
• Curating
• Movement Therapy
• Animal Health
• Art
• Mixed Media
• Drawing
• Photography
• Qigong
• Health Counseling
• Art Exhibitions
• Sewing
• Bodywork
• Animal Behavior
• Books
• Book Design
• Studio Art
• Visual Arts
• Printmaking
• Healing
• Art History
• Portrait Photography
• Teaching
• Fine Art Photography