Energetic Anatomy in Motion
A Embodied Exploration of Fascia, Meridians & the Five Elements
Continuing Education for Pilates and Fitness Professionals
Beneath every movement lies a hidden world—a web of sensation, breath, energy, and meaning. In this one-of-a-kind workshop, we’ll unlock that world together.
Blending the precision of traditional and contemporary Pilates with the wisdom of Chinese medicine and fascia science, this course will guide you into the body’s energetic architecture—where the currents of meridians and myofascial pathways flow, where breath becomes transformation, and where movement becomes medicine.
You’ll learn how the Five Elements can shape your teaching, how to activate the Mingmen—your Gate of Vitality, and how to bring a new level of intention and power to your sessions. This is where anatomy meets alchemy, and your core becomes a conduit for deep, embodied change.
Whether you’re guiding clients through recovery or helping them claim their innate strength and spirit, this course will expand what’s possible—in your practice and in your body.
What You’ll Walk Away With
A fresh understanding of fascia—not just as tissue, but as anatomist John Sharkey would call it, the architecture of becoming
Tools to map and stimulate the 12 meridian pathways through movement and breath
An ancient elemental framework to balance energy and emotion through targeted exercises
New depth in core cueing through the lens of the Mingmen (Gate of Vitality), the hub of lymphatic, energetic, neurobiological, and biomechanical connection
Qigong-inspired practices that support regulation, resilience, and radiant vitality
Practical strategies for applying this in real-world sessions and classes
This Workshop Is For You If You’re Ready To
Reignite your passion for teaching through a new lens of meaning and depth
Integrate somatic, energetic, and anatomical approaches in one seamless framework
Offer clients more than movement—offer them transformation
Earn CEUs while embodying what you teach
Course Description
This dynamic continuing education course bridges ancient Taoist wisdom and modern fascia science to offer an embodied anatomy experience like no other. You’ll trace meridian pathways through fascial and movement maps, explore the energetic centers that anchor strength and resilience, and integrate Qigong-inspired breathing and flow into Pilates-based movement.
With a special focus on the thoracolumbar region—home of the Mingmen (Gate of Vitality)—you’ll learn how to guide clients toward deeper connection, improved vitality, and a more holistic understanding of their own bodies. This is not just continuing education. This is continuing evolution.
Learning Outcomes
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Describe the meridian system and its anatomical and energetic relationships
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Relate fascia and meridians through movement-based mapping and somatic exploration
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Apply the Five Elements framework to guide session design and cueing
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Integrate the concept of the Mingmen into Pilates-based core activation
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Lead clients through breath and movement practices that regulate energy, tone the nervous system, and support healing
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Translate energetic and fascial knowledge into accessible tools for private sessions, group classes, and rehab-informed work
Meet your guide
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Meet your guide ✳
JENNIFER GOLDEN
Jennifer Golden is a certified Qigong instructor, cancer thriver, and holistic movement educator based in Chicago. With over 25 years of experience in Qigong, medicinal herbalism, acupressure, and Chinese medicine, she combines deep anatomical knowledge with compassionate, integrative guidance.She is certified in White Tiger Qigong and is a CETI-certified Cancer Exercise Specialist. Her academic background in Biocultural Anthropology gives her a unique lens on health—blending scientific understanding with ancestral wisdom.
Living courageously with stage IV metastatic breast cancer, Jennifer’s teachings are deeply rooted in her personal healing journey. As a mother of four, she understands the challenges of modern life and is passionate about helping others discover the peace, balance, and vibrant strength that Qigong can provide.