Chi Gong (also spelled Qi Gong or Qigong) is a 4,000 year old Chinese art of moving meditation that was absorbed into Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) at its conception, and then adopted by Taoism about 2000 years ago. Chi Gong is the root form of both Tai Chi and Kung Fu and has huge benefits for health, balance, and well-being.
Once we resume classes in the Fall, we will meet on Monday nights at 6:30 pm Eastern Time, alternating each week between doing Five Elements Chi Gong (this class) and Three Treasures Chi Gong (my other class), as we have before.
Each class will consist of a short Q&A at the start, a 15 minute warm up, a 25 minute set of flows, and an optional 5-10 minute seated meditation. Only warm up and flows are required to participate fully in the class, so if you only show up for those, that is fine.
In this class, we focus on healing the body, mind, and spirit, by bringing the five basic energies of the body into balance. Together, those energies, or "chi", form the "five elements", one for each of the earth, metal, water, wood, and fire elements.
In the other course, Intro Chi Gong For Harmony & Balance, we focus on bringing the three energy centers of the body into balance. There is an energy center for the physical body in the belly area, an energy center for the emotions in the heart area, and an energy center for mind and spirit in the head area.
All classes are taught live over Google Meet, which is free for 1 hour meetings.
You may join or leave the class at any time.
During the class, you should have room to swing your arms up and down, and around. You should wear comfortable loose-fitting clothing, such as pajamas or sweatpants. Bare feet is ideal, but being cold will be counter-productive to the benefits of your practice.
On Tickets: You only need to get a ticket to your first class, as the meeting URL does not change.
About The Instructor: I have nearly completed my teacher training program at Holden Qi Gong and have already completed the practice teaching hours.
About this style of chi gong: Holden Qi Gong focuses on "Medical Qi Gong" and is oriented around physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. My work is similarly focused.
I wish you healing, harmony, and balance.
Damon Berry, Apprentice Chi Gong Instructor
