We will not be holding a December meeting but will return on January 16, 2026, with an exciting new schedule of presenters.
From all of us at Smoky Mountain Women of Wisdom we wish you a joyful holiday season, filled with rest and time with love ones.
We are so grateful for your incredible presence this year, taking time out of your busy life to attendance and share a little of who you are with us.
Thank you for your dedication and attendance.
You are why we do this.
A heart felt appreciation with deep gratitude to our presenters for taking the time to enlighten our souls and remind us of the Magic Within and most importantly that which we share.
We look forward to you being part of the Smoky Mountain Women of Wisdom in 2026
See you there.
Big Love!
Namaste!
Friday, 11/21/25, 6-8 PM
Place: OASIS Institute, 4918 Homberg Dr., Knoxville, TN
Topic: Qi Gong
Presenter: Rebekah Knause
**Please wear loose clothing to participate in movements.**
Qi Gong- What is this?
Rebekah says, everyone asks me,” What is Qi Gong?” My response is always, “Have you heard of Tai Chi?” Most everyone has heard of Tai Chi. Well, Tai Chi is a branch of Qi Gong that was used as a soft martial art.
Qi is the life force behind all creation and Gong means to cultivate. So Qi Gong is a form of movement that cultivates the energy within us and around us. These movements are gentle yet quite profound in its effects.
Qi gong stands as a profound and distinct medical practice, rooted in ancient traditions. Historically, practitioners would prescribe specific exercises tailored to an individual's ailments, guiding them towards healing and restoration. The practice extends beyond mere physical movements; seasoned qigong masters, through years of dedicated training and cultivation, developed the ability to channel and direct vital energy (qi) through their hands. This therapeutic transfer of energy, bearing a striking resemblance to the principles of Reiki, was utilized to assist patients in their healing journey, addressing imbalances and promoting overall well-being.
We are going to practice a very traditional 5 element practice on Nov 21, 2025. Please wear comfortable and loose clothing as we will move in various ways. We will not be on the floor at all, just fyi. So no mats required.
I am excited to share this powerful medicine with you all. I hope that you enjoy it as much as I do.
Bio:
Rebekah Knause, is owner and Acupuncturist at Balanced You Clinic. She has been a practicing massage therapist since 2002, Through the 23 years of practicing massage, she worked for 8 years at a progressive Chiropractic Group, now known as Apple Health Care, here in Knoxville.
Rebekah branched out from Apple to create her own practice named Balanced You, in 2010. Since then she is also a certified Yoga Teacher, teaching at Glowing Body Yoga Studio, here in Knoxville. While teaching yoga and with a full massage practice, she was exposed to acupuncture and experienced the great benefits from it and decided to become a licensed practitioner.
She attended Jung Tao School of Chinese Medicine, in Sugar Grove, NC, graduating in 2018, joyfully practicing acupuncture since then. As she loved being in her own space, she also craved community and wanted to be a part of a team of highly skilled practitioners of acupuncture, massage, hypnosis, and yoga. This is where the Balanced You Clinic as we know it today was formed. Rebekah feels it has been one of the hardest and most fulfilling experiences of her life and continues to help her grow within herself and helps her stay focused on the bigger picture of healing and that is Community!
Currently there are 5 acupuncturists and about to add a 6th person, 3 massage therapists, and Gwen as the hypnosis therapist and life coach.
Rebekah is very excited about all the additions, as the 3 newest acupuncturists that have joined the practice, each have 14 plus years of experience and all from different schools across the country. Balanced You is adding lots of wisdom to their space. Rebekah states she is excited to learn from them all.
Balanced You Clinic is very unique in their offerings. Please check out their website to learn more. balancedyouclinic.com
For more info on this program, call Lisa Mixon at 865-659-8234, or Linda Sammataro at 865-368-2534
Open group format; small donation for meeting space is requested.
Men are always welcome.
We look forward to you being part of the Smoky Mountain Women of Wisdom.
See you there.
Namaste!
For more info on this program, call Lisa Mixon at 865-659-8234, or Linda Sammataro at 865-368-2534
Open group format; small donation for meeting space is requested.
Men are always welcome.
We look forward to you being part of the Smoky Mountain Women of Wisdom.
See you there.
Namaste!
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