Author Archives: Kim Goldberg

About Kim Goldberg

Kim Goldberg is an award-winning poet, journalist and author of 6 books. Latest titles: RED ZONE (poems of homelessness) and RIDE BACKWARDS ON DRAGON: a poet's journey through Liuhebafa. She lives in Nanaimo, BC. Contact: goldberg@ncf.ca

Lok Hup Ba Fa

Posted on April 17, 2013

Reblogged from Neijia Tao: To the student of Chinese martial arts (CMA) a world of confusion is encountered with naming systems brought about by the fact that a number of languages, mainly Mandarin and Cantonese, are translated by two different systems, … Continue reading →

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Why I Deactivated Facebook

Posted on March 2, 2013

Reblogged from Pig Squash Press: I did a radical thing this morning. I deactivated my Facebook account. I joined Facebook several years ago (in 2008 or 2009—who can remember?). And in that time, I have accumulated lots of Facebook friends—more … Continue reading →

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Kung Fu for Writers Workshop – Galiano 2013

Posted on February 18, 2013

WORKSHOP When: Saturday, February 23, 2013. Time: 2:00-3:00 pm. Where: Galiano Oceanfront Inn & Spa  Host: Galiano Literary Festival  Cost: $20  ~ I will be returning to beautiful Galiano Island this weekend where I have once again been invited to … Continue reading →

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Beauty is in the Cracks

Posted on November 10, 2012

Forget your perfect offering There is a crack in everything That’s how the light gets in  –Leonard Cohen, “Anthem” ~ Perfection. We all want it. We strive for it in our practice, our training, our execution of applications and forms. … Continue reading →

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Kung Fu Poets – Class Photo

Posted on May 12, 2012

What an awesome bunch in my Kung Fu for Poets workshop today at the Nanaimo Museum! We rocked the joint working on Liuhebafa moves #1 Stop Cart & Ask Directions, #6 Replace Star with North Star, and #31 Monkey Picks … Continue reading →

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World Tai Chi & Qigong Day

Posted on April 28, 2012

Happy World Tai Chi & Qigong Day! World Tai Chi & Qigong Day has been celebrated annually around the world on the last Saturday in April since 1999. The idea is for people everywhere to make their way to a … Continue reading →

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New Qigong Class Starts May 9

Posted on April 24, 2012

Qigong For Health & Creativity DATES: May 9-June 13, 2012 (6 Wednesdays) TIME: 10:00-11:00 am WHERE: Wooded setting in Nanaimo (details provided upon registration) INSTRUCTOR: Kim Goldberg PRICE: $95 ($75 early bird if paid before May 1) CONTACT: goldberg@ncf.ca or … Continue reading →

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Free Qigong in the Park

Posted on April 14, 2012

DATE: Saturday, April 28, 2012 TIME: 10:00-11:00 am PLACE: Maffeo Sutton Park, Nanaimo, BC INSTRUCTOR: Kim Goldberg ~ Please join me down at the park on April 28 for World Tai Chi & Qigong Day. I will be offering a … Continue reading →

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Workshop: Kung Fu for Poets (Four Quartets)

Posted on April 14, 2012

DATE: Saturday, May 12, 2012 TIME: 10:00 am – Noon PLACE: Nanaimo Museum (downtown) INSTRUCTOR: Kim Goldberg PRICE: $35 (pay at door) ~ 4 Quartets by T.S. Eliot + 4 Liuhebafa moves by Chen Po (Tang Dynasty) + 4 poetry-writing … Continue reading →

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Poetry as Healing Sounds for the Planet

Posted on March 28, 2012

It may look like I’m leading a prayer circle. But in fact, I was sharing some Healing Sounds Qigong with participants at the Cascadia Poetry Festival in Seattle on the weekend, as part of my presentation on eco-poetry. (Thanks to … Continue reading →

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