The Institute Of Light

10/14/2026

🌿 Have you ever tried Qi Gong?

I want to share something that has made such a positive difference in how I feel, both physically and emotionally. ❤️

I’ve been attending Qi Gong twice a week, and it has truly become one of the most healing parts of my week, especially as I’ve been navigating grief, loss, and some very heavy emotions.

Qi Gong (pronounced “Chee Gong”) is an ancient Chinese practice that combines gentle, flowing movements, mindful breathing, and meditation to help bring the body and mind into balance.

What I love most about Qi Gong is how gentle it is on the body. You don’t have to push yourself, strain your muscles, or work up a sweat to experience the benefits.

For me, it helps release tension, loosen stiffness, improve how my body moves, and leave me feeling more grounded, relaxed, and energized.

But what has surprised me most is how much it has helped me emotionally. Grief doesn’t just live in our thoughts. We can feel it physically, too, through tension, fatigue, and heaviness in our bodies. Qi Gong has given me a gentle way to move through those feelings, reconnect with myself, and find moments of peace when life feels overwhelming. 💚

✨ Some of the potential benefits of Qi Gong include:

* Improved balance, flexibility, and mobility
* Less physical tension and stiffness
* A calmer nervous system and greater relaxation
* Better body awareness and coordination
* Emotional well-being and stress relief
* A sense of peace, clarity, and renewed energy

And one of the best things? You don’t have to be young, athletic, or particularly flexible to begin. Movements can be adapted to your comfort and ability.

💕 We are so fortunate to have Marie sharing this beautiful practice at The Institute of Light!

If you’ve been carrying stress, grief, emotional heaviness, or simply feeling disconnected from your body, I encourage you to give yourself the gift of trying a class.

Sometimes the gentlest practices make the biggest difference in how we feel.

🌸 Join Marie for Qi Gong!

📍 The Institute of Light

🗓 Tuesdays at 11:30 AM or 5:30 PM

Come experience it for yourself! Message us for details.

Your body deserves to feel good, and your spirit deserves a little peace. 💚

Have you ever tried Qi Gong? I’d love to hear about your experience!

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10/13/2026

Check this OUT!! 🙌🙌😍

Have you ever let yourself get completely immersed in sound and simply noticed what happens within you? ✨

I’m so excited to share that I’ll be joining Lisa Damm of The Institute of Light for a special evening of sound, vibration, and connection. We’re bringing our instruments, our energy, and our unique styles together to create something really beautiful.

With our instruments positioned across the room, you’ll be surrounded by a 360° field of sound. Crystal bowls, gongs, tuning forks, chimes, drums, and more will weave together in a way that invites you to slow down, settle in, and let go of the need to do anything at all.

Sometimes sound brings a sense of peace. Sometimes it stirs something you didn’t realize you were holding. Sometimes it simply gives you permission to breathe a little deeper and be right where you are.

That’s the beauty of our Sonic Mirror. The sounds around you become an invitation to listen inward, reconnect with yourself, and discover what you need in the moment.

Lisa and I are both Reiki Masters and Certified Sound & Vibrational Therapy Practitioners, and we can’t wait to bring our combined gifts into this experience on our favorite Portal Day, 11/11!!

Come get cozy, let the sound surround you, and give yourself an evening to simply receive. 💜 We’d love to have you there!

✨ Sonic Mirror: Dual Sound Alchemy Journey

📍 The Institute of Light | Racine, WI
🗓️ Wednesday, November 11, 2026
🕡 6:30 PM

Reserve your spot on our website. Link in comments!

10/11/2026

Walking The Sacred Wheel: North / Hummingbird Direction

My heart is so full of gratitude for each and every one of you who completed the North Direction of Walking The Sacred Wheel! ❤️

The North is the direction of the hummingbird, who reminds us that even through our epic journeys, we can find the sweetness in life. 🐦✨

Together, we explored profound depth healing, learned to nurture our wounded inner child through the teachings of Carl Jung, practiced soul retrievals, worked with past-life trauma, worked on our soul’s purpose and so much more.

This kind of healing takes incredible courage. It asks us to face our deepest wounds with love, compassion, and the willingness to grow. I believe each of you is so brave and strong for choosing to do this work, and I am beyond proud of you!

Thank you for trusting me and allowing me to walk beside you on this sacred journey. It is such a blessing to witness your growth, and I am truly grateful for every single one of you. ❤️🙏🏻

May the hummingbird always remind you to embrace the sweetness of life and honor just how far you have come! 😍

With so much love and gratitude! ~Jill💞

10/06/2026

Qigong schedule update

Hi everyone! Starting this week, our Thursday evening Qigong classes will begin at 5:30 pm instead of 6:30 pm.

Our Tuesday morning class will continue at 11:30 am.

All levels are welcome, whether you’re new to Qigong or have been practicing for a while.
We’d love to see you there and share some gentle movement together!

10/03/2026

Today’s Reiki Share turned out to be exactly what I needed, even though it didn’t begin the way I expected.

At 12:05, no one was there, and strangely, I didn’t have any feelings either way about it. It was beautiful outside, I had Halloween lights to hang, and in my mind I was already getting ready to head home.

And then Vicki showed up. ❤️

It ended up being the perfect Reiki Share for today.

My grief has been really hard lately, and I honestly don’t think I could have led an entire room today. But with just Vicki and me, one-on-one, I was able to cry, release, and simply be where I was. She held such beautiful space for me, and the two of us were able to share a very meaningful Reiki exchange that I think was exactly what both of us needed.

Thank you, Vicki. I love you, and thank you for holding space for me today. It was exactly what was needed. ❤️

And then, as we were leaving, we found a dime on the floor. 🪙 Most of our conversation had been about grief, loss, and our loved ones who have passed, so we couldn’t help but smile and wonder who in Spirit was saying, “Here’s a dime for you.” ✨ What a perfect little ending to the afternoon.

Our next Reiki Share will be November 14 for anyone who would like to join us. 🙏💗

09/30/2026

Tonight’s fire ceremony at A Touch Of Zen was so beautiful and so needed!! What an amazing way to celebrate Katie’s birthday!! Thank you to everyone that made tonight special 🙏🫶😘

09/29/2026

Due to Illness, we have to cancel today’s 11:30 am Qi-Gong class!
Sorry for the inconvenience!

09/28/2026

Hi everyone! 💜 Just a reminder that I’m having our next Reiki Share this Saturday, October 3.

I know it’s a little earlier than usual since I normally space them about a month apart, but I decided to do this one a little earlier in October.

If you can make it, I’d love to have you! It’s such a great way to start the weekend feeling relaxed, grounded, and recharged — and honestly, we always have such a good time together.

We learn so much from each other, get to deepen our Reiki practice, and everyone always seems to leave feeling really good. ✨

Hope you can join us Saturday!