QIGONG 氣功

Qigong practice has strong connection with Chinese medicine and is beneficial to the organs and meridians (TCM).

Gentle slow, circular, repetitive movements help with joints mobility, body and mental strength, improve circulation, and relax the nervous system.

Qigong practice is done standing and can be practice anywhere.

The class comprise of standing meditation, self massage, and slow somatic movements that honors the body natural fluidity and capabilities for health and healing.

The conscious movements focus on intention and internal experience, coordinating body posture, breathing and meditation, giving the experience of undoing, removing blockages and refill with energy as well as strengthen, regenerate and restore health of the five major organs: Lungs, Liver, Kidneys, Stomach/Spleen. It is considered both preventive and curative practice.

It is the foundation of all Chinese martial arts, cultivating focus, balance and find the quiet within.

Qigong is rooted on principles used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, foundational concept of Qì 气, to Yīn 阴 and Yáng 阳, the meridians and the Chinese Five Elements/Phases (Wuxin 五行): Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water.

Qigong practice provides strengthening, regeneration and restoration to the five major organs: Lungs, Liver, Kidneys, Stomach/Spleen, and it is considered both preventive and curative in application.

Winter-Spring Class recording

Winter is dominated by the water element. Spring is also time for detoxification, bringing attention to meridians that regulates in particular kidney and adrenals functions.

We will practice forms that are particularly beneficial for this time of the year.

Modifications and instructions will be accessible to all levels of ability. Please consult your health professional if you have any conditions.

Online Course to download: -Yi Jin Jing (易筋经）is a health preserving qigong practice. Yi means change, Jin means bones and muscles, Jing means method.

According to legend it was developed by the Indian Buddhist monk Bodhidharma who lived in the Songshan Mountains (middle China) around 526 AD and he is the originator of Shaolin martial arts tradition.

Recordings of the Yi Jin Jing course are available to download on TBYHolistic