Qigong means ‘energy work’ It is the art of cultivating Qi to promote health and vitality.
Qi or Chi – the circulating life force whose existence and properties are the basis of much Chinese Philosophy and medicine. ( Oxford english dictionary). It is the vital force in all living things.
Gong or Kung – translates as a skill, an accomplishment, even a job of work or something of merit.
Qigong combines coordinating body movements or held postures with breathing. It is a form of mediation. Practising Qigong helps to conserve and build energy.
In the classes we work with many of the different exercise forms and sequences to benefit all students for their general health and well being.
Physically – It improves balance and gives a good sense of rootedness. It helps to release blockages which in Traditional Chinese Medicine is called stagnation. This is blocked vital energy that can build up in the body and arrest the natural flow of vital fluids and hinder structural working aspects of the body.
Emotionally – The release of pent up feelings can occur and with this it helps us to be more responsive and spontaneous with our expressions.
Mentally – The mental aspect of our being is taught to be present and mindful of what we are doing and attempts to arrest and slow the endless thought processes.
Spiritually – A sense of completeness develops which is our whole being with an awareness and connection to all of our surroundings.
Just some of the Qigong sequences we practice:
- Zhan Zhuang – standing firm stances
- Crane Qigong
- 18 Style T’ai Chi Qigong
- Wu Qin Xi – Five Animal Play
- Balancing Qigong
- and many more..