Medical Qigong for increasing vitality and for health enhancement is easy to learn and to implement in one's life. Regular practice can help reduce stress, build endurance, increase vitality, and aid in warding off illness. You learn valuable self-care skills that, with diligent practice, will benefit you for many years.
Qigong is like "Miracle-Gro" in its ability to awaken our self-healing ability.
For a basic grounding in these methods I ask you to commit to a series of six lessons taken no longer than one week apart. Each lesson is 45-60 minutes. I have found this time period and frequency of instruction to be optimal for learning Medical Qigong methods. Because I am committed to making qigong available to as many people as possible I offer group classes on a sliding scale ranging from $10.00 to $20.00 per lesson. Class size is limited. Private instruction is also available.
 Cloud Hands
Qigong has “...been found to improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic and digestive functions. Those who maintain a consistent practice of Qigong find that it helps one regain a youthful vitality, maintain health even into old age and helps speed recovery from illness. Western scientific research confirms that Qigong reduces hypertension and the incidence of falling in the aged population. One of the more important long-term effects is that Qigong reestablishes the body/mind/soul connection. When these three aspects of our being are integrated, it encourages a positive outlook on life and helps eliminate harmful attitudes and behaviors. It also creates a balanced lifestyle, which brings greater harmony, stability, and enjoyment.” - (National Qigong Association)
Current Schedule
Monday and Wednesday 5:30 p.m. at the South Pasadena - San Marino YMCA (YMCA membership or day pass required)
Saturday 9:00 a.m. at a local park. Please contact me if you are interested in attending this class.
Monday through Saturday - Small group and private classes are scheduled by appointment. Please contact me if you are interested in scheduling a class.
See the calendar for details and other classes.
Typical Class Outline
Opening Adjustments
- Adjust Posture
- Regulate Breath
- Focus Intent
Gentle movement with focused intent
- Flowing Motion
- Side Bending of Spine
- Front & Back Bending of Spine
- Bang the Gong - Spine Rotation
- Reach up. Stretch Outward
- Trace Channels
- Yin/Yang Medical Qigong
- Combination Yang and Sun Style Short Form Tai Chi Chuan
- Standing Meditation
Forms taught include Yin/Yang Medical Qigong, Qigong for Diabetes, Qigong for High Blood Pressure, Qigong for Arthritis; Stationary Tai Chi, Tai Chi for Heart, Lung and Intestine; Tai Chi for Liver, Kidney and Spleen from Grandmaster Jiang Jianye's Health Preservation series; and Tai Chi Easy™ from Roger Jahnke and the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi.
Keywords: Tai Chi Class, T'ai Chi Class, Taiji Class, Qigong Class, Chi Kung Class, Workshop, Health Preservation Association
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