Category: Qigong

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Understanding & Practicing Qigong

Thursday, February 27, 3-4:30 PM PST

Location: Zoom

Cost: $25-$45 Sliding Scale.  No one turned away for lack of funds. Pay what you can.

Register:  tracy@fulllifeyogastudio.com

Description: 

In this 1.5 hour workshop we will better understand the development, history and philosophy of Qigong.  We will practice qigong movements and better understand how they open and relax the body and guide us towards deep concentration and meditation. We will practice qigong standing meditations and learn to look for blockages to the qi, gently aligning ourselves for optimal flow of energy. And finally we will discuss six directional awareness, visualizations and paradoxes that can help us better develop awareness and ease.

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What is Qiqong?

Qiqong is an age-old practice of movement and mindfulness where we become fully absorbed in flowing with ease as we learn to sense and build awareness of energy inside and outside the body. We feel ourselves as conduits of energy between Earth and Sky.

There are numerous health benefits to Qigong practice which is the parent of Tai Chi.  Qigong helps us move stagnant energy in the body, releasing long-held tensions. As we move energy through the meridians, we bring our system back towards balance.

After a practice you may feel more grounded, at ease, and happy.  You may feel that restrictions in joints and aches and pains in the body have eased. Your mind may quiet and you may feel a sense of calm awareness. My hope is that over time this builds greater happiness and joy in your daily life.