purna ma

Purna Ma has been a devoted and passionate teacher and practitioner of Qigong and Tai Chi for 19 years. She is a former Shiatsu Therapist and Registered Massage Therapist who practised in Toronto at her own natural health centre. Purna Ma has had a committed meditation practice for many years and currently resides at the Forest of Peace Community on Salt Spring Island where she teaches ongoing Qigong and Tai Chi classes. She is regularly invited to facilitate retreats and workshops throughout North America. Purna Ma’s ability to communicate the deep and subtle aspects of Qigong with enthusiasm, clarity and simplicity, is considered by her peers and students to be her unique contribution to the art. Her approach is gentle, encouraging and compassionate and draws on her years of deep inner exploration and extensive experience.

Purna Ma has studied extensively and holds certification from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi (IIQTC), Santa Barbara, California and the Tai Chi and Meditation Centre in Toronto. She presently sits on the IIQTC Inner Advisory Board.