Qigong and Tai Chi Walking - Cultivating Inner Peace and Wellbeing

Are you looking for an effective way to manage stress, boost your energy, and improve your overall health?

Explore Qigong, an ancient Chinese practice dedicated to health preservation and longevity. Qigong cultivation promotes the harmony of mind, body, and spirit through meditation, breathing exercises, and gentle movements.

WHY Choose Qigong?

Holistic Health Benefits

• Enhance breathing, lung capacity, and circulation
• Improve posture alignment, balance, joint mobility, and coordination
• Calm the mind, reduce stress and fatigue
• For additional information on the health benefits of Qigong, see the details in the link
  [https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/qigong-what-you-need-to-know]

ACCESSIBLE for All

• Low-impact exercise that is suitable for individuals of all ages and fitness levels. It can be practiced anywhere and at any time. No special equipment is required.

WHAT to Expect and Experience
Qigong sessions are designed to introduce you to the core principles and techniques of this timeless practice.

• Postural alignment: Awareness of the body's structural alignment to improve balance and relaxation
• Breathing Techniques: Regulate the breath to improve the lung capacity and energy flow (Qi).
• Gentle Movements: Perform a series of slow, flowing, upright movements to activate the body's energy pathways and systems.
• Meditative Focus: Cultivate a calm mind through meditation.

Tai Chi Walking is a mindful, slow-motion exercise focusing on weight shifting, upright posture, and rooted movement to improve balance and prevent falls.

WHO is the facilitator

• David has practised Tai Chi and Qigong for over 15 years. He is a certified trainer in The Four Pillars of Health Program, a wellness and fall-prevention initiative approved by Fitness Australia. David has shared the benefits of Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong with hospital patients, staff, and online participants. With a passion for holistic health and a caring teaching style, David will guide you on your journey to well-being.

COST

• Nil (just bring your smile)

RSVP

• The link will be visible to RSVP'ed attendees. If your plans change, please update your RSVP out of courtesy to others.

PROGRAM
Qiggong (Part 1)
7:30 am - Welcome
* Introduction and review
* Meditation (Wuji)/ stillness before movement
* Loosening exercise
* Ba Duan Jin (Eight Pieces of Brocade) Qigong
* Meditation (Wuji) + compassionate meditation
8:30 am - Closing

Break - 5 minutes

Tai Chi Walking (Part 2 - Optional)
8:35 am - Introduction to Tai Chi principles, Tai Chi walking types (weight shift drill, forward walking, sideways walking, backward walking)
9:00 am - Closing

PREPARATION:

• Clothes - Wear comfortable, warm clothes that let you move freely.
• Room - A peaceful space free from noise, with good air flow, and not too cold or hot.
• Space - Leave enough room around you so your arms can swing freely without obstruction.
• Chair - The session will require attendees to stand, but you can have a chair with a backrest (preferably no armrests) nearby in case you need to sit/ rest or use the backrest to support your balance.
• Water - A bottle/ cup of water for your hydration.
• Camera - Set to ON for the facilitator to provide feedback.
• Microphone - set to MUTE during the meditation session or when you are not speaking to help minimise the background noise.
• Technical - make sure your computer's internet connection, audio, and camera are working before class.
• Familiarise yourself with the Ba Duan Jin movements [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uf8bDFrYrRc]

CAUTION: If you are experiencing any cold or flu symptoms or feeling unwell, it is advised that you refrain from attending, as participation might worsen your symptoms.

**Disclaimer*: If you have any health concerns that might affect your attendance, please consult your medical practitioner before attending the class.