Qigong for Health and Wellbeing
The
literal translation of qigong means 'to work or play with your life force'. In
the East, this is an important part of staying fit and healthy and is practised
by many thousands of people in China and Japan, often in local parks and open
spaces. Qigong is formed of movement sequences and postures that stretch the
body, strengthen muscles, deepen breath and calm the mind. Practising qigong is
self-empowering and fortifying for body, mind and spirit and yet is very simple
and gentle to do.
The literal translation of QIGONG means "to work or play
with your lifeforce”. In the East this is an important part of staying healthy
and fit - and is practiced by many thousands in China and Japan, often in local
parks and open spaces. QiGong is formed of sequences of movements and postures
that stretch the body, strengthen our muscles, deepen our breath and calm the
mind. Practising QiGong is self-empowering and fortifying for body, mind and
spirit, and yet is very simple and gentle to do.
You don't need to bring anything to the classes, but do
wear loose comfortable clothing that is easy to move about in. Most of the
exercises are performed standing, but can be adapted to sitting if required.
Emma has been teaching QiGong for about 10 years having
trained with the late Chris Jarmey. She regularly teaches classes in Wiltshire
as well as offering shiatsu and aromatherapy, and is a Complementary Therapist
for the charity Julia's House in Wiltshire. Although she is passionate about
the benefits of QiGong she teaches in a gentle way with humour and respect.
