A little bit about Qigong
Qigong (pronounced “chee gong”) is an ancient Chinese healing practice some say spans back 5000 years. Qigong probably emerged naturally in the simple fields of ancient China, slow paced farmers, deeply attuned to the rhythms of nature, observed ways in which life was nurtured in plants and animals. It’s evolved over many centuries being taught by Shamans, influenced by Yoga, and martial elements of Tai Chi.
‘Qi’ means life force and ‘gong’ means work, therefore Qigong is fundamentally a practice that helps cultivate ‘Qi energy’ which is required to live a healthy life.
Did you know, you can create Qi?
We have the amazing capability to create Qi by using a recipe of mindful movement + breathing + focused attention + intention + imagination.
Qigong is an amazing way to connect to nature and utilise the available energy Mother Earth provides, through the unity movement, breathing and the power of your mind, Qigong is a fantastic way to relax, improve attention, focus and deepen your spiritual path or connection.
It has been said that Qigong is ‘movement meditation’, and can suit those who struggle to sit and meditate. There are 3 main forms of Qigong, moving, standing and seated; it’s normal to progress from moving, standing and then seated but quite often a class involves all 3 elements.
In a modern world where our attention is being stolen, Qigong is a an effective tool to dampen ‘over thinking’ and bring us back to our bodies and encourage presence. The ability to be present has many benefits in every day life from managing daily stress to improving sporting performance.
There are various types of Qigong – Medical, Martial, Spiritual, Intellectual and Health Qigong.
At HealthTribe we teach ‘Health Qigong’ and in particular the Shabashi forms.
Testimonials
Dan’s Qigong class has really benefited it. Plus it gives me an oasis of calm and boosts my energy in a busy week. but way better – I always feel positive after but often in different ways – positive chilled – positive energised – never know which it will be.
Caroline Taylor
I love Dans Qigong class, it’s an hour of calm in my busy week.
Tim Bye
As a newcomer to Qigong, Dan’s class has taught me to become aware of the flow of energy in my body and it brings me peace and calm in mind, body and spirit.
Wendy Fairservice
I’ve had problems with my shoulder, but the gentle movement in Dan’s Qigong class has really benefited it. Plus it gives me an oasis of calm and boosts my energy in a busy week.
Sue Russell
Dan’s Qigong class creates a sense of stillness & calm that I have struggled to achieve with seated meditation. I thoroughly recommend it.
Andrea Kelly
Beginners Qigong Classes
Qigong for Health class begins 2nd September Otford Village Hall 12-1pm.
The class dates are:
September 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
October 2nd, 9th
Pay as you go £12
Get in touch here if you’d like more information or to book
Qigong class Westerham St Marys Church, John Fryth Room
Starts September 18th
There are two classes 7-8pm and 8-9pm
The class dates are:
18th, 25th
October 2nd, 9th
£12 pay as you go
Get in touch here if you’d like more information or to book
