EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY, JAPANESE YOGA, PILATES, MEDITATION, PYMBLE YOGA

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qi gong: Chinese yoga

Qigong has been called "Chinese Yoga", just as Yoga has been referred to as "Indian Qigong".

Curious to try qigong? The ancient Chinese healing technique dates back more than 4,000 years -- and as more eyes are turning to China and interest in alternative medicine mounts, the trend is going global.


What it is: Qigong (pronounced "chee-gong") is made up of two Chinese words. Qi is usually translated to mean the life force or vital energy that flows through all things in the universe. Gong means accomplishment, or a skill that is cultivated through steady practice. Together, the two words mean cultivating energy to maintain health and increase vitality.

What it looks like: The practice involves a series of exercises and postures, such as slow, circular movements, all while employing regulated breathing, focused meditation, and some self-massage.  Static postures are also held for varying lengths of time depending on goals and skill level.

Qigong can be considered as a combination of a number of Yoga (the science of self-realization) and Ayuerveda (the science of self-healing) practices. Both Yoga and Qigong are excellent for focused stretching, strengthening, and health maintenance.  Qigong is the foundation of both Tai Chi and Kung Fu (now referred to as Wushu) as well as being considered both part of and precursor to Traditional Chinese Medicine. Most Yoga involves very little, if any, movement, and breathing practices are key to Qigong from the beginning.  The practices are ultimately quite similar in their physical, mental, and spiritual effects.

 (text:Qigonginstitute.org)

CLASSES 7pm Thursdays 

​$25

INCLuding STANDING MEDITATION

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