Qigong for Mindful Movement - Online only 1:00

This class is online only.

About this Class:

Qigong (pronounced “Chi Gung” and sometimes referred to as “Chinese Yoga”) is both a set of practices and a way of being, dedicated to cultivation of life force and enhancement of health and vitality on the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual levels. The movements are gentle and suitable for all ages and health profiles, adaptable to personal needs and preferences. 

This series will begin on Wednesday, March 5 and run on consecutive Wednesdays through April 23.

In this 8-week series, we will be learning Primordial Qigong. You are welcome to join any class in the series on the following dates: 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16 and 4/23. Primordial Qigong is an exceptionally powerful and rare series of movements developed centuries ago from an ancient Taoist tradition. This comprehensive method cleanses the body, heart, mind and spirit of unhelpful energy and recharges the practitioner with harmonizing, healing qi.

What you will learn

• A basic introduction to Qigong as a  system of healing.
• The benefits of Primordial Qigong.
• Select Qigong Primordial movements.

What you will experience

• Powerful movements for gathering in healing qi (life force energy) from the universe into the three energy centers of the body.
• The exceptional benefits of group practice of Primordial Qigong.
• How to work with visualization to enhance the Primordial practice.

Our classes and programs are funded by grants, sponsors, donors and clients who are paying it forward. Cancer can be expensive; we do not want finances to be a barrier to accessing our valuable programming. Pay-as-you-can with a suggested donation amount per class of $10-$25.

About the Instructor:

John has been studying and practicing qigong for ten years and teaching for the past five. He is a lifelong educator, versed in making learning effective and fun. He creates a safe, engaging environment through his practice of compassionate communication and empathy. John emphasizes safety and accessibility, teaching modifications based on what is workable for class participants. Almost everything he teaches can be done sitting as well as standing. John is a lover of music and poetry. He enjoys spreading the Qi (“Chi”) through verse and he begins each class with a positive-themed song, which is used to begin movement and sharing. 

John has been trained in, and will draw from, two systems: Wisdom Healing Qigong with Master Mingtong Gu, and Integral Qigong with Roger Jahnke. Should you wish to explore these two very compatible paths you are invited to examine the following websites:  www.chicenter.com or www.instituteofintegralqigongandtaichi.org  He is honored to offer qigong instruction at Wellness Within and looks forward to serving those who are interested in giving qigong a try.