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 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 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 lengthen and nourish the fascial network
- Self-massage including facial massage and meridian tapping
- Standing meditation postures to cultivate qi
- Imagery and metaphors to deepen the practice
- Breath-work to cultivate full Abdominal Breathing to expand inner space and Reverse Abdominal Breathing to enliven Kidney Qi
- Seasonal exercises based on classical and modern qigong forms 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 of Wild Goose
Photography: Mary Ann Skaria mryannsk@gmail.com