Question 1

How is Qigong different from yoga?

Accepted Answer

Both cultivate awareness and balance, but Zhineng Qigong focuses more on gentle, flowing movements, focusing on strengthening tendons and ligaments,  nourishing blood and cultivating energy  or Qi. It’s less about stretching or holding poses and more about connecting your body and mind as one.

Question 2

Do I need any prior experience?

Accepted Answer

No. The movements are simple, slow, and adaptable to any body. Many people describe feeling calmer and more grounded after just one session and it's not unusual that their pain symptom is considerably less or completely gone.

Question 3

What will I experience in class?

Accepted Answer

You’ll learn practices that reframe stress, but also release physical, mental and emotional tension, and support your body’s natural rhythms in Winter. Think of it as moving meditation that helps your body remember how to deeply relax and restore.

Stress, the Water Element + Pain Relief Class: 4 weeks-Nov 9, 16,23 & 30