Qi Gong / Tai Chi Easy™

Cultivating Energy through breath and movement

 

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​Tai Chi Easy – 5 form
This class is a blend of flowing qigong movements and a 5-form Tai Chi that is designed to increase lung capacity, improve balance and lower blood pressure when practiced on a regular basis, standing or seated. Expect to have fun!

Baduanjin  - Also known as 8 Pieces of Brocade
Baduanjin is series of qigong exercises, thought to be used from as early as 1100AD.  The physical stretching movements improves the strength and flexibility of the entire body. Simple, but effective, is practiced to improve health, and to calm and heal the mind, body and spirit. Once learned, the entire set of 8 can be done in 15 minutes.
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​Qigong Shibashi – can be done standing or while seated
This set combines the beauty of movement with the healing effect of Qigong and Meditation. Simpler than Tai Chi, the fluid movements follow your breathing, creating a soothing sensation flowing through your body, while increasing lung capacity. The gentle rocking motions and stretching movements are known to improve circulation and digestion. This class is for everyone and easily done even by those who have been inactive.

​Silk Reeling Qi Gong – An 8 Form set incorporating the principles of Silk Reeling
Silk reeling is at the center of many styles of Tai Chi training, helping to develop strength, internal energy, co-ordination,  unity in movement, relaxation and grounding.
This targets the tissues, ligaments, and tendons using slow,  spiraling movements to overcome stiffness and cultivate more flexibility. When you gain greater flexibility, it becomes easier to move all parts of your body. Motion is lotion!