Kathy Griest — Master Instructor

Kathy Griest has successfully taught the Chi Running method to thousands of people with profound results. After more than 34 years of running, Kathy still enjoys staying in shape enough to be able to go out and run any distance she wants. She has gone from the 5K distance to the love of ultrarunning in 1994. Due to the demand of the ultras, she became interested in Chi Running after she noticed the toll the ultras were taking on her body. Kathy became a certified Chi Running Instructor in March 2004. She has worked for the world renowned Golden Door Spa in Escondido, CA as a Chi Running Instructor and Massage Therapist from Aug 2001 until Dec 31,2005. She is the recipient of the Golden Door 2004 and 2005 Guest Service Employee of the Year Award. She is now working in Sacramento for the US Army Corps of Engineers as a Procurement Analyst while dedicating her spare time to teaching the Chi Running/Chi Walking technique. Kathy teaches workshops in the Sacramento area and conducts 4-5 day workshops at Kripalu Yoga Institute in Stockbridge MA in July and Oct of each year. Kathy has been personally trained by Danny Dreyer and awarded the title Chi Running/ChiWalking Master instructor in Oct 2004. Kathy has traveled with Danny, assisting in several workshops and certifying the next generation of Chi Running Instructors.

Workshops & Other Events (3)

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Willliam Land Park & Various around area

Sacramento , CA

On-going

Various

$150.00

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Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health

Stockbridge , MA

Aug 23rd to Aug 25th
Aug 23-25, 2013

Fri Aug 23 7:30pm through Monday Aug 25 11:30

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Chi Running: The Mindful Practice of Effortless, Injury-Free Running

	Venue	Location	Date	Time	Cost
	Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health	Stockbridge , MA	Aug 23rd to Aug 25th Aug 23-25, 2013	Fri Aug 23 7:30pm through Monday Aug 25 11:30	Please check Kripalu website

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ChiRunning® Level 1: The Mindful Practice of Effortless, Injury-Free Running
For runners of all abilities.
Running is one of the oldest and most natural of human activities, but many of us experience it as an activity that takes a toll, causing sore muscles, knee injuries, hip pain, or shin splints. But, as Danny Dreyer, founder of ChiRunning, says, “It’s not running that hurts your body ... it’s the way you run that does the damage.”
Come learn a revolutionary running technique that combines the inner focus of tai chi with running. Combining body alignment with relaxation, you learn to run with ease and fluidity, transforming running from a sport to a mindful practice. Designed for runners of all abilities, from total beginners to seasoned vets, this weekend includes material from the new edition of Danny’s book and makes the ChiRunning experience fun and its principles easy to grasp. No matter how you are running now, you’ll be running with much less effort when you leave the workshop.

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http://kripalu.org/presenter/V0004246/kathy_griest

Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health

Stockbridge , MA

Nov 7th to Nov 10th
Nov 7-10, 2013

Friday Nov 7 7:30 through Sunday Nov 10 11:30

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Level II Workshop

	Venue	Location	Date	Time	Cost
	Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health	Stockbridge , MA	Nov 7th to Nov 10th Nov 7-10, 2013	Friday Nov 7 7:30 through Sunday Nov 10 11:30	Contact Kripalu website link below

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ChiRunning® Level 2: The Mindful Practice of Effortless, Injury-Free Running
For runners who have already attended a ChiRunning workshop and have been practicing the technique.
Continue to build your ChiRunning foundation and take your workouts to the next level in this advanced ChiRunning workshop with Kathy Griest. Experience exercises and drills designed to leave you with a deeper body sense of what the ChiRunning technique feels like.
After a brief review of Level 1 principles, you learn the next key steps of ChiRunning, including
• Core strength drills and exercises • How to do a speed workout using ChiRunning principles • Working more efficiently on the hills • The effectiveness of focusing on cadence • How to master pelvic rotation • Making your breathing more efficient • Trail running techniques • Use of Y’chi.
This inspiring program alternates between demonstrations, fun exercises, and technique drills designed to deepen your ChiRunning experience, so come dressed to run.