Qigong incorporates stretching, Qigong, breath work and strength training. Qigong movements improve digestion, strengthen blood flow and enhance detoxification while creating clarity of mind.
Many of today’s health issues stem from lack of circulation or stagnant Qi. This class is designed to increase vitality by increasing blood flow and oxygen exchange at the cellular level.
There are many documented benefits of Qigong which include reversing Osteoporosis and heart disease as well as reducing blood pressure and high stress.
Qigong is an ancient Chinese practice that includes gentle movement, breath work, visualization techniques, and strength training and is derived from a 4,000-year-old Chinese philosophy.
Qigong can help benefit our breathing, our posture, and stabilize our heart health. Read below to learn about two different types of Qigong.
“Meditation is the habitual process of training your mind to focus and redirect your thoughts” (healthline).
Meditating can radiate positive energy through practitioners, leading them to pour out this energy into the world to the people around them.
When thinking of pain as a mindset, practitioners may be able to control the level of pain they feel through meditation as they remove stress and focus on meditating.
Zen Qigong incorporates stretching, Qigong, breathwork, and strength training. Qigong movements improve digestion, strengthen blood flow and enhance detoxification while creating clarity of mind.
Qigong is a low-intensity Chinese health practice that focuses on breathing, meditation, and slow movements. “Qigong, with its roots in traditional Chinese medicine, is a close cousin to the better-known tai chi.
Paying attention means watching and noticing without comment. It doesn't mean judging, criticizing, or feeling guilty. You are just seeing yourself as you are, observing your body, your mind, and your feelings, and how they interact with one another.
When you are mindful in this way you notice the ground beneath you as you walk, the sound of the birds, or the feel of the wind. You are in the present moment rather than lost in thoughts of the past or future.
Metabolism is a term that is used to describe all chemical reactions involved in maintaining the living state of the organism and the cells.
A substantial amount of scientific research has shown that meditation can influence the biological concentrations of several human hormones and neurotransmitters, many of which are known to be linked to biological control of stress and mood.
Corrective Exercise is used to help assess and determine the root cause of imbalances and faulty movement patterns that lead to issues with posture, balance, and total body coordination.