Jungian psychologist and Qigong teacher for over 20 years, specialising in ancient traditions in the field of energy work, such as Chinese medicine, Tuina therapy, stone medicine, shamanic healing, and passionate about working with the Tarot in a Jungian way. Lives in The Hague, the Netherlands, and enjoys spending time on the beach with Chi. Buddhist.
Karina Grijzen MSc.
1972, Scheveningen, The Netherlands
Qigong is my life-passion.
Researching and teaching Qigong is my mission.
Psychology
When I was 16 I first read the theories of Carl Jung, his views on spirituality, personal growth and healing fascinated me and made me a ‘student of life’.
I went on to study developmental and educational psychology and in Jungian learning analysis. I learned about dream analysis, creative therapy and active imagination. And most important: to see illness as a path of wholeness.
Born with gifts
Being able to work with energy is in my blood. I inherited healing and clairvoyant gifts from both my grandmothers. As a child I saw spirits and the life energy of people, animals and plants.
From Dona Marquesa, a shaman, from Peru I received the Hatun Karpay initiations as a medicine woman.
For my training and teachings in Qigong I study from Qigong masters. Most of the teachings of the practices I have received by transmission through the energy-field.
Qigong, Taoism
In 2002 I started practicing Qigong, in 2006 I started teaching Qigong. Since 2021 I follow the teachings of Taoist master Jeffrey Yuen. His teachings include Chinese medicine, shamanism, alchemy, stone medicine and Qigong.
My nature is of Taoist origin, which helps me to understand the deeper energy layers and meaning of the Qigong practices.
Qigong is a path of healing and personal growth. Releasing pain and finding deep peace and relaxation within myself. And at the same time deepening contact with nature, the Tao and the universal Qi.
Chinese medicine
In 2020 I started to study Chinese medicine, Tuina therapy, stone medicine and moxa.
Work
From age 20 to 40, I was employed in education. I worked as a teacher, coach and manager in democratic and private education.
In 2010, I started my practice for Jungian counseling and energy healing. And soon followed the school for Qigong, Tai Chi and meditation.
Research
In 2026 the time has come to follow my dream and start my scientific research about Qigong and self-cultivation.
Chi
Studies & training
Master’s degree in educational and developmental psychology – Leiden University, Leiden.
Additional subjects oa: parapsychology, magical realism, creative therapy.
Jungian philosophical therapist – Jungian Institute Nijmegen, Nijmegen.
Jungian (learning) analysis for over ten years.
Energetic therapy – Hogeschool voor Geesteswetenschappen, Utrecht.
Initiations into Inca shamanic – Dona Marquesa from Peru.
Tai chi ball – master Luke Chan and Mark Sluijter.
Medical Qigong level 1 to 3, master class, Qi group healing.
Tuina therapy, Qing Bai – Amersfoort. (last year)
Alchemical Qigong, alchemical acupuncture, shamanism, stone medicine – Taoist master Jeffrey Yuen.
Tibetan Buddhism, meditation – Maitreya Institute, Loenen
Every year I attend course and training in the fields of energy work, psychology, Chinese medicine, Qigong, meditation and healing.
Ardite for conscious living
Ardite for conscious living is my non-profit organization based in The Netherlands.
Ardite unites the energy of Artemis and Aphrodite. The Greek goddesses of independence, beauty and creativity.
Qigong by Karina – www.forconsciousliving.nl
Tarot consult by Karina – www.ardite.nl
Karina’s praktijk | School voor Qigong – www.ardite.org