Listen to Nicole being interviewed about Qigong in the Glass Half Full Podcast
Joyful Movement Qigong is a gentle practice of self-care. We nourish our joints and connective
tissue, our energy reservoirs, and our sense of well-being. By attending to our physical posture,
breath and intention, we access the Qigong State of Presence. In this state, the vital life force
energy- Qi - flows more freely, the spirit calms, and the body's innate capacity for self-healing
and self-regeneration is accelerated. Joyful Movement Qigong is beneficial and accessible for
people of all ages and abilities. It can be practiced standing, sitting or lying down. Moving
mindfully in a community amplifies the power of the practice and is great fun! Join us.
Where the Mind goes, the Qi flows
Each Joyful Movement Qigong class incorporates :
Joyful Movement Qigong is a gentle practice of self-care. We nourish our joints and connective
tissue, our energy reservoirs, and our sense of well-being. By attending to our physical posture,
breath and intention, we access the Qigong State of Presence. In this state, the vital life force
energy- Qi - flows more freely, the spirit calms, and the body's innate capacity for self-healing
and self-regeneration is accelerated. Joyful Movement Qigong is beneficial and accessible for
people of all ages and abilities. It can be practiced standing, sitting or lying down. Moving
mindfully in a community amplifies the power of the practice and is great fun! Join us.
Where the Mind goes, the Qi flows
Each Joyful Movement Qigong class incorporates :
- Postural alignment in the three dimensional planes
- Exercises to lubricate the major joints in the body
- Exercises to stretch the tendons and fascia
- Self Massage including facial massage and meridian tapping
- Standing meditation postures to cultivate qi
- Imagery and metaphors to deepen the practice
- Breath-work to encourage slow, deep, full Abdominal Breathing and Reverse Abdominal Breathing to enliven Kidney Qi
- Seasonal exercises based on classical qigong sets to cultivate Qi flow such as: The Daoist Five Yin Organs Exercises, The Six Healing Breaths, The Eight Pieces of Brocade, The Basic and Pre-Heaven Taiji Ruler Sets, Tonifying the Three Dan Tians, Bone Marrow Cleansing, The Animal Frolics, Ba Gua Circle Walking and The Twelve Treasures
Photography: Mary Ann Skaria mryannsk@gmail.com