Qigong (pronounced chee gung) is a Chinese movement based practice that combines fluid, slow, circular movements with static postures and visualisations. Qigong forms and practices help us move towards creating greater balance and harmony in our body and mind, and help generate an overall sense of health, vitality and wellbeing.
Qigong classes (without the yoga element) are for those that want to access this amazing energy practice in a simple and friendly way. It has underpinned my martial arts practice for the past 20 years, but in these classes I will be leaving the martial elements behind and just focusing on the wonderful experience that comes from managing the energy that we all have inside.
classes
- Thursdays at 7pm – Randall Room, Harpenden Trust Centre, 90 Southdown Road, Harpenden AL5 1PS
Classes cost £12 per session or £60 for a block of 6 sessions (valid 10 weeks). I can fit up to 12 in the 7pm Thursday class. Session payments can be used for either yoga or qigong classes (subject to space) but reserving a place in advance is required.
Qigong is suitable for those with reduced mobility and can be done in a chair but otherwise requires no equipment or mat – please let me know of any physical needs you may have when booking.
workplace qigong
Get in touch if you’d like to bring Qigong to your workplace – it’a a more accessible route to meditation as it is done standing or sitting and no special equipment or mats are needed at all. Qigong is growing in popularity as more people try it and experience for themselves the amazing way in which they can feel, generate and control the energy in their body to help manage stress, to help reduce blood pressure and many other health and wellbeing benefits. If you are aware of the benefits of meditation, but struggle with seated meditation, this might be just what you are looking for.