Developed and refined over thousands of years, Qigong is an ancient Chinese healing art that cultivates and balances the flow of energy or “Qi” in our bodies. Qigong translates as “energy discipline” and is a system of gentle, graceful movements practiced with mindfulness toward alignment, deep breath cycles and a calm, meditative state of mental relaxation. It is sometimes referred to as Daoyin or Chinese yoga, and is the movement practice that eventually gave rise to Taijiquan (T’ai Chi).
With roots in Chinese Medicine and Daoist philosophy, Qigong is a deep and engaging way to release stagnant energy, build physical strength, diminish stress and balance emotional life, ultimately creating a more meaningful connection to ourselves and the world around us.
Qigong classes are ongoing and all levels are welcomed. While most of the session is done standing, all energy work can be modified to a seated or reclined position to accommodate injuries or health concerns.