Rooted and Rising

Explore growth, flexibility, and renewal through gentle movement, sensory self-care, and creative expression inspired by the Wood element of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Workshop Description

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Wood element represents growth, vision, and the rising energy of spring. When this energy is balanced, we often feel motivated, flexible, and able to move toward what matters most. When it becomes stuck or depleted, we may experience frustration, stagnation, or burnout.

Rooted and Rising is a two-hour creative wellness workshop that explores the wisdom of the Wood element through gentle embodied practices. Participants will learn simple ways to support emotional flow and renewal through mindful movement, self-massage, sensory-based self-care, and process art.

This workshop offers a supportive space to slow down, reconnect with the body, and explore creativity as a pathway to reflection and well-being. No prior experience with movement or art is necessary—just curiosity and a willingness to explore.

What to Expect

This workshop will include a blend of brief teaching, gentle movement, creative exploration, and guided reflection. Activities may include:

·  A short introduction to the Wood element in Traditional Chinese Medicine

·  Gentle, accessible qigong-inspired movement

·  Simple self-massage techniques to support relaxation and circulation

·  A process art activity for reflection and creative expression

·  Sensory-based practices that support grounding and nervous system regulation

Participants are welcome to engage at their own pace. All practices are invitational.

All basic art materials will be provided.

No prior experience with art, qigong, or movement practices is necessary. Through gentle exploration of body, senses, and creativity, this workshop offers practical ways to reconnect with your natural capacity for grounding, movement, and growth.

Your Instructor

This trauma-informed workshop is facilitated by Brandy Mohn, LCSW. Brandy is a licensed therapist specializing in the treatment of trauma through expressive arts and somatic practices. Brandy’s formal study of Eastern philosophic traditions began over twenty-five years ago as an undergraduate student. After graduating, Brandy spent over seven years living and traveling in Asia before returning to the States to pursue her master’s degree in clinical social work. Since that time, Brandy has continued to study and integrate Eastern philosophical practices into her therapeutic practice. Brandy is a trained qigong instructor and Expressive Arts Therapist.

Please feel free to email Brandy with any questions about this workshop: brandy@creativeinlets.com