Qi -Gong (pronunced Chee - Gung) is at the heart of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is a technique that many doctors now recommend. Qi - Gong is a health promoting, stress reducing program suitable for all ages and ability.
Specialising in simple but effective breathing techniques and exercises for developing awareness, well being, and the promotion of relaxation. Building the immune system to a natural level to cope with those persistent minor ailments most people suffer from. Qi - Gong will improve the quality of your life.
Andy Rees is available for one to one qi gong sessions with us and is also running qi gong workshops here or at private and corporate venues- please call reception for details.
New for January!!
Chi Flow Class
Gentle Qi Gong & Tai Chi- a moving meditation
Teacher: Andy Rees
Tai Chi and Qigong work through relaxation, concentration and alignment.
The movements, breathing, and focus found within both systems are designed to give the body and the mind tools by which these three goals may be accomplished.
Undoubtedly the key process of all is relaxation. If we are tense it is difficult to concentrate and even more difficult to align our bodies with what we want to do. With Tai Chi and Qigong practice we learn to mentally and physically dissolve tension and enjoy relaxed movement. This learned skill helps us to sharpen our focus and attune our body alignment.
The purpose of Tai Chi and Qigong is for our qi (energy) and our blood to flow more clearly into all parts of our body. The outcome is a calming, nourishing and healing environment for all parts of the body, mind and emotions.
In the sessions you will learn short, effective Qi Gong forms to increase your relaxation and your general health and wellbeing. Also a short 4 directional tai chi form that is easy to learn and easy to enjoy.
In essence the sessions will be fun, relaxing and leave you feeling better than you arrived.
FREE CLASS 19th January
To book for all classes including Beginners Courses - please click here
For details of all Classes please download the latest timetable here
BENEFITS OF SELF-HEALING QIGONG
Experimental evidence suggests the following healing effects of qigong exercises and meditations.
Cardiovascular
lower resting heart rate; normalized EKG, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels
Respiratory
slower respiratory rate, improves gaseous exchange, significant benefits for asthma & bronchitis
Immune System
better targeting of antigens, significant anti-cancer effect
Circulation
improves microcirculation, prevents vascular spasms, very helpful for angina, migraine, and Reynaud's Syndrome (cold hands & feet)
Brain
improves cerebral blood flow, less incidence of stroke; reduction in frequency and intensity of seizure disorders; slow, high amplitude brainwaves suggest relaxed and integrated state of consciousness
Musculoskeletal
improves posture, balance, strength, stamina, flexibility
Chronic Pain
significant pain reduction from all causes, including injury, surgery, arthritis, fibromyalgia
Mental Health
decreases: stress response, Type A, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive, depression. Improves memory and interpersonal sensitivity
Longevity
improves: blood pressure, vital capacity, cholesterol and hormone levels, kidney function, mental acuity, vision and hearing, skin elasticity, bone density, immune function, digestion, balance, flexibility, strength, libido. Destroys free radicals (major cause of tissue degeneration) by stimulating activity of superoxide dismutase.