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Discover the ancient art of Qigong and its profound spiritual and health benefits! This immersive experience will guide you through gentle movements and powerful meditations, fostering a harmonious flow of Divine Light and vital life force (Ch’i) throughout your body. Qigong exercises are moving meditations that accentuate the natural energetic flows and rhythms of the auric field to keep you in body, mind and soul in harmony. Through the power of your aura, you manifest everything in life. Qigong enhances your aura to help embody the attributes of the Divine Light and walk in greater step with the cosmic dance of life. What you will experience: Gentle Qigong movements that release tension, improve circulation, and enhance flexibility. Movement of the Ch’i, similar to the health benefits of the meridian system in acupuncture. Release of energetic blockages that may be hindering your spiritual evolution. Tapping into the universal life force (often referred to as Fohat in esoteric traditions) to align with your highest purpose. Each session opens and closes with a Divine Light meditation. Wear comfortable clothing. If joining online, please leave space to perform the exercises presented. Amelie Catheline is a Qigong and Tai Chi teacher in North County San Diego, CA. She guides students to calm their mind through gentle movements and deepen the connection to their body. Amelie trained with Marie-Laure Jousset and Francois Maurios at Ecole Equilibre and Chemins de Vie, practicing Yang Shaohu style Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong of the Mindful Health since 2010. She studied at the White Dragon Martial Art School’s Yang Style Tai Chi for eight years reaching the Senior Black Fringe level. Spiritual Arts Institute on Facebook / Instagram

The Trump administration is encouraging people to have more children, with baby bonuses and tax breaks. But some families who are practicing pronatalism want alternatives to hospital births.

The American Cornhole League hosts its championship tournament in South Carolina. The league's chief strategy officer, Trey Ryder, spoke to Morning Edition about the sport's growing popularity

Some foreign students at local universities are afraid to post on social media and considering whether to leave the country.

Four new exhibitions at Mingei International Museum celebrate multicultural folk art, craft, and design. "Fashioning an Icon" explores the Virgin of Guadalupe’s endurance as an iconic cultural symbol fashioned through creative expression. On View: April 5 - Sept. 7, 2025 "Student Craft 2025" highlights local high school student work on the theme: What makes an icon? On View: April 5 - Aug. 17, 2025 "Historic Footprints" recontextualizes Native American ledger drawings, presenting both historic works as well as contemporary ledger drawings by numerous artists. On View: April 12 - Aug. 17, 2025 "Across the Spooniverse" presents over 100 spoons from across the globe. On View: April 12 - Aug. 17, 2025 Visit: https://mingei.org/exhibitions Museum Hours: Closed Monday. Open Tuesday - Sunday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. + Friday from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Mingei International Museum on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for Studio Arts, when OMA transforms into an artist’s studio, offering skill-building workshops led by distinguished professor and arts educator Robin Douglas. “The Flash and Sparkle of Mickalene Thomas” Sequins, buttons, beads, collages, and stencils are the trademark of Thomas. We will glue certain small objects in some areas of the painting to emphasize the passion for sparkle in our lives. These joyful creations will speak to the heart. A break for lunch and a relaxed discussion will occur at midday. Please bring your own bagged lunch or feel free to visit one of the restaurants close by on our provided list. Space is limited. Register today! Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

It's the 40th anniversary of the superstar concert to raise money for the famine in Ethiopia — and of the creation of a U.S. program called FEWS NET to prevent future famines.

More than 20 Democratic-led states have sued President Donald Trump’s administration over billions of dollars in frozen funding for after-school and summer programs and other programs.

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin met Thursday with the Mexican government's environmental head to sign an agreement to end the flow of sewage into the Tijuana River.

Alumnipalooza 2025 is MiraCosta College’s signature alumni celebration. Open to alumni, families, and the community. Join us on Saturday, June 7, from noon - 3 p.m. at the Oceanside Campus for a vibrant afternoon of food, live music, alumni-owned vendors, family-friendly activities, and plenty of Spartan pride. The first 100 RSVPs will receive a free straw hat! Each ticket includes one food ticket and one drink ticket. Additional food and beverages will be available for purchase directly from vendors. RSVP Now | alumni.miracosta.edu Questions? Email alumni@miracosta.edu MiraCosta College on Instagram and Facebook