Qigong (pronounced chi gong), is an ancient Chinese practice that looks similar to Tai Chi but is much easer to learn. Qigong works on overall wellbeing,promoting physical and emotional healing. The gentle flowing movements will leave you feeling totally relaxed and calm. Benefits of Qigong include increased flexibility, balance and co-ordination, lower blood pressure, better sleep and reduced symptoms from stress and anxiety.
An informal class accessible to all ages and abilities.
Last updated July 15, 2023, 3:08 p.m. UTC
I am a British School of Yoga qualified Hatha Yoga and Qigong instructor. I want to dispel the myth that yoga is only for flexible people! All ages and abilities can enjoy the wonderful health benefits of yoga. All postures can be modified i.e if kneeling is a problem for you, I can offer an alternative. I am used to teaching students with a range of health problems from arthritis to extreme anxiety. Everyone works to their own ability safely.
In a yoga class, you will be working not only on the body, but also on the mind and spirit. Regular practice will of course build stronger muscles & bones, improve your balance and co-ordination and even increase lung capacity. All this helps you to enjoy more flexibility. But even better than that, yoga teaches us to be more mindful, more aware of our bodies and what it needs. Yoga also teaches us how to relax, therefore it is a wonderful tool for de-stressing, letting go of anxiety, improving your sleep pattern and much more.
Chair Yoga provides all of the above, without getting up and down from the mat. The class is structured in the same way as a traditional mat class with a short relaxation at the beginning & end of the class. There is also an optional 10 minuets of standing exercises half way through. The chair can be used to hold on to if you should need.
Qigong is similar to Tai Chi, but much easier to learn. The individual exercises are designed to be slow, flowing and relaxing, which helps to release chronic tension in the muscles. It is also an excellent way to release mental & emotional tension.
I know that coming along to a class for the first time can be daunting, but rest assured you will recieve a warm welcome. Classes are friendly and informal.
All classes are priced at £8 per session. Please bring a yoga mat ( spares are available) and a small blanket. No equipment needed for Chair Yoga.