Stop Forcing. Start Flowing.
Discover your essential self and tap into your innate strengths.
Move from doing to being. I support capable, dedicated people—who often put everyone else first—in regulating their nervous systems.
It is possible to reclaim your vitality, clarity, and peace without sacrificing your aspirations.
We’ve all earned a Ph.D. in stress. Now it is time for your Ph.D. in vitality.
You are capable, successful, and resilient. But lately, resilience might feel a lot like exhaustion. You aren’t just tired; you are likely running on a nervous system stuck in on-mode.
Does any of this sound familiar?
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The Racing Mind: You want to do more with your life, but you’re too mentally cluttered to see the path clearly.
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The Inner Critic: You hold yourself to standards that leave you feeling bruised and “never enough,” no matter how much you accomplish.
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Disconnected: You are successful on paper, but your body, mind, and spirit feel out of sync.
The answer isn’t to try harder or use more willpower. The invitation is to gently regulate your nervous system so you can return to a state of balance.
A Blend of Neuroscience, Compassion & Qigong
I’m Amy Pattee Colvin. I don’t just teach relaxation—that is a temporary fix. I teach you how to work with your biology rather than against it.
My work bridges the gap between modern neuroscience and wisdom passed down for thousands of years. I support you as you transform your health, wellness, and creativity by giving you tools that profoundly change your physiology—not just your mindset.
My expertise is built on:
🌿 30+ Years of Qigong & Taoist Meditation: Time-tested practices for transforming physical and emotional blocks.
🧠 Stanford CCT Certification: Science-backed compassion training for unshakeable resilience.
“Self-awareness is like a flashlight; turn it on, and shine it on the joy inside.”
Three Ways to Work With Me
Coaching & Courses
BodyMind IntelliSense Transformation System: Harmonize your mind and body. This integrative program combines mindset, movement, and meditation to help you ignite the inner spark that connects you to your full potential.
Qigong for Holistic Vitality: A deep-dive curriculum to restore your energy and align your physical health with your inner wisdom.
Live Weekly Qigong
Monday Mornings via Zoom (7:00 – 7:45 AM Pacific Time) Start your week with flow, not force.
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Gentle flowing warm-ups.
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Standing movement forms.
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Seated compassion mudras & silent meditation.
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No prior experience required. Learn more and register HERE.
International Spiritual Tours
Travel Inward while Traveling Outward. These tours create a safe container for you to explore beautiful landscapes while simultaneously exploring your inner landscape.
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Non-denominational and universal.
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Perfect for solo travelers or partners/friends.
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Learn more about my tour philosophy HERE
I just returned from a spiritual tour to Peru with Amy. It was well organized… We even practiced meditation & qigong at many Incan sites. What an amazing trip!
I love Amy’s stories and lessons. She has a way of connecting what she teaches to everyday life. Through what I learned in her course, I found the courage to rekindle a relationship with a family member I thought I might never talk with again. I find her voice easy to listen to, so sometimes I listen to the daily lessons rather than watching. The guided meditations in the Audio Toolbox are fantastic!
Amy is an artful mentor. She blends mindset and insightful conversation in a way that helps women entrepreneurs safely explore their personal challenges. Her gentle approach helped me confidently know that I am enough.
Upcoming Spiritual Adventure Tours
Scotland/Shetland Spiritual Tour
Explore Scotland’s Shetland Isles, Neolithic Sacred Sites, and Highland Beauty
June 12th – 26th, 2026: SOLD OUT
Iceland Spiritual Tour
Explore Iceland’s geologic wonders, including a visit to a geysir, an ice cave, and search for the aurora.
November 9th – 19th, 2026: 4 spots available
Patagonia Spiritual Tour
Explore the wild landscapes of Chile and Argentina, balancing that with a stay on a working ranch.
December 28, 2026 – January 12, 2027: 6 spots available
January 15th – 28th: 4 spots available
Tanzania Spiritual Tour
Explore Tanzania’s wilderness, wildlife, and fascinating cultures.
2027 Dates TBA
Tunisia Spiritual Tour
Explore Tunisia’s vibrant North African culture, from Roman ruins to a Sahara trek.
2027 Dates TBA
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Insight Timer
Settle your mind with my guided meditations on sleep, patience, and gratitude.
YouTube Channel
Guided meditations and Qigong exercises to increase peace of mind.
Free Toolkit
Get the Somatic Toolkit: 15 lessons to reset your nervous system and move from Doing to Being.
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An antidote to this frustration is intentionally practicing acceptance.
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Remember that magical fountain of youth from fairytales? The one that promised eternal youth and boundless energy? Well, guess what? It isn’t hidden in some mythical forest. You have unlimited access to it at any time through present-moment awareness, gentle movement, and intentional breathing, all of which are the components of qigong.