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Posture, breath, slow movement, and mindful attention for whole-body wellbeing.
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Qigong Essentials introduces the foundations of qigong, a centuries-old Chinese mind-body practice that blends posture, breathing, movement, and focused attention.
Rather than relying on force or strain, qigong uses slow, rhythmic movement and relaxed awareness.
The class is designed to be approachable for beginners and provides practical ways to explore qigong principles both in class and in everyday life.
Explore relaxed alignment, stance, and body positioning through gentle movement.
Practice connecting breathing and movement with a steady, comfortable rhythm.
Develop greater awareness of tension, movement, attention, and ease.
Practice controlled weight shifting and steady movement.
Explore gentle movement through comfortable ranges without high impact.
Notice posture, breath, tension, and movement patterns.
Use slow, repetitive movement as a practice of attention and presence.
No prior qigong experience is required.
Learn foundational principles at a gradual, supportive pace.
Explore lower-impact movement, balance, mobility, and coordination.
Connect breath, movement, and attention through a slower practice.
Qigong Essentials is designed to introduce principles that can be practiced outside the classroom.
You may explore simple ways to use posture, breathing, relaxed movement, and mindful attention during daily activities or as part of a personal wellness practice.
Drop-ins are welcome, while regular participation can help build familiarity and confidence with the movements.
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Upcoming Qigong classes will appear on the Tai Chi & Qigong schedule when registration is open.
Don't see an upcoming class?Qigong may be between sessions or the next schedule may not yet be posted.
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Classes with fewer than 3 participants enrolled 12 hours in advance are subject to cancellation.
Qigong is a traditional Chinese mind-body practice that combines posture, movement, breathing, and focused attention.
No. Qigong Essentials is designed as an introduction and no prior experience is required.
Qigong generally uses slow, low-impact movement rather than forceful or high-intensity exercise. The specific physical demand can vary by session.
Both practices may combine movement, posture, breath, and attention. Qigong often uses shorter or more repetitive exercises, while Tai Chi commonly includes longer connected movement forms.
Balance, mobility, coordination, and lifelong movement.
Accessible movement, mindfulness, and wellbeing.
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Explore posture, breath, movement, and mindful attention through Qigong.
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