QiGong Classes
Qi-Gong is a powerful system of healing and energy medicine from China. It is the basic of Taichi, easier to learn and practice, but no less powerful. It includes breathing techniques, gentle movements, stretching and meditation to cleanse, strengthen, and circulate the life energy (qi -”chee”) in your body. Read more about QiGong here.
Evidence demonstrates that Qi Gong activates the body’s natural healing intelligence and may be an effect addition in the treatment of many illnesses including cancer and heart disease. It is becoming more and more popular.
Class Descriptions
1. Therapeutic QiGong
This form of medical QiGong that sometimes is called “Chinese Yoga” was created in the early 1970’s, by Dr. Zhuang Yuanmin and other expert Chinese Medical Doctors at the University of Sports Medicine in Shanghai China. Doctors who were practicing Traditional Chinese medicine widely recommended this form of QiGong to their patients for faster healing or as an addition to Western medicine.
The routine combines physical exercises, gentle stretching, breathing and self-massage.
Therapeutic QiGong is easy to learn and easy to practice.
- an excellent stretch for every limb,
- improves posture and balance,
- builds stamina,
- awakens and harmonizes your brain,
- calms your mind & trains your focus,
- stimulates the energy flow throughout the entire body, but in a gentle, caring way
- slows down aging
- and brings more joy and peace into your life
A relief for back and hip pain, neck and shoulder problems, cardiac ailments and circulation problems, low energy, low immune function, GI problems, and muscle stiffness.
~ Therapeutic QiGong. Level I. 75 mins class: warm-up, QiGong, self-massage, and relaxation.
~ Therapeutic QiGong. Level II. 90 mins class: warm-up, QiGong, self-massage, static (standing or sitting) QiGong, and relaxation.
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Recommended level: Beginner and Intermediate.
This form is an excellent preventative and recuperative exercise for all ages*.*If you are 65+ or if you have any physical limitations, recent injuries or surgeries, or painful chronic illnesses, it is always recommended to ask your physician before starting any exercises, or contact a QiGong instructor for a free phone consultation.
2. ‘Cirlce Qi’ Taichi/QiGong
“Circle Qi” sequence, graceful and gentle and flowing like a river, calms down the mind and relaxes the body with circular, continuous movements.
Very grounding form.
Has its direct effects on the spine and hips restoring their flexibility. Designed to open the circulation in your chest for better breathing, to detoxify and stimulate kidney function, liver and digestive tract, and to uplift your energy.
The effect of the whole form is powerful and will benefit your life in all aspects.
~ Circle Qi. Level I. 75 mins class: warm-up, QiGong, self-massage, and relaxation.
~ Circle Qi. Level II. 90 mins class: warm-up, QiGong, self-massage, static (standing or sitting) QiGong, and relaxation.
3. Feminine QiGong
The Dynamic Woman QiGong sequence reminds you about the softness of your feminine nature as every movement is done with grace and fluidity, continuity and enjoyment of its beauty and simplicity. You will be connected to your Feminine side of Self (The Yin energy) and meet your inner Woman which is intuitive and knowing her path to success, health and fulfillment.
The form stimulates Qi flow, creates clarity for your mind and gentleness in your heart.
2 – hour workshop: warm-up, QiGong, standing meditation, and relaxation.
Feel more grounded, peace, vitality and balance in your life by practicing this QiGong form daily.
- stretches the torso, back and slims the waist
- stimulates the uterine palace to prevent it from any health problems
- improves menstrual periods
- helps to support prolapsed organs and give a relief for hemorrhoids
- activates lymph flow to keep your breasts healthy and helps prevent breast cancer
- increases libido and brings vitality to the reproductive organs
- eases menopausal transition
- brings you inner peace and comfort
Recommended level: Beginner and Intermediate.
For people ages 18-55*.
55* : You can be older than 55, but be aware of your knee and hip condition as the movements involve some pressure on the joints.
What to wear: Wear loose clothes and flawy skirts are fine for this form with yoga pants underneath. Bring your yoga mat and a water bottle. This form is done barefoot.
4. Tibetan Exercise for Hormonal Balance
This Tibetan Exercise harmonizes the work of all endocrine glands and make you feel and look younger.
It serves well especially those who has a very busy schedule as it takes only 7-10 mins and can be done right in your bed upon waking up.
This practice is thousand of years old and proven to create profound changes in your health after a few days of your practice and even more with your faithful dedication to it.
Add this exercise to your current morning routine and notice how the rest of the day unfolds with more ease.
Helps with
- hormonal imbalance
- fibromyalgia
- adrenal fatigue
- anxiety
- depression
- auto-immune illness
- Recommended level: All ages. All genders.
Especially helpful for women during menopause.
This can be the first step toward a restoration of your stability, vitality and health.
