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

Explore Qigong and Tai Chi, ancient Chinese practices for health maintenance and longevity.

  • Qigong practice fosters harmony of mind, body, and spirit through meditation, breathing, and gentle movements.
  • Tai Chi (Taiji) combines gentle physical exercise, balance training, breathing, mental attention, relaxation, and social interaction in one practice.

WHY Choose Qigong/ Tai Chi?
For information on the health benefits of

Potential Health Benefits

  • Breathing - encourages slow, controlled breathing and respiratory awareness
  • Gentle movement - supports aerobic conditioning and circulation
  • Physical - engages joint mobility, awareness of body posture, alignment and balance
  • Cognitive - attention, concentration, body awareness and potentially executive function
  • Mental/ emotional - calms the mind and reduces stress, anxiety and depressive symptoms
  • Sleep - may improve sleep quality
  • Mind & body - awareness of the relationship between movement, breathing and mental state
  • Social - group practice can reduce isolation and provide social connection
  • Philosophical - can cultivate patience, non-force, awareness, balance and a sense of harmony

ACCESSIBLE for All

  • Low-impact (no jumping) - suitable for all ages and fitness levels
  • It can be practised anywhere, at any time
  • No special equipment required

WHAT to Expect and Experience
Our Qigong & Tai Chi sessions are designed for beginners and introduce you to the principles of this timeless practice. Experienced practitioners are welcome to share this space as we explore:

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

PROGRAM
3:30 pm - Welcome
* Introduction
* Meditation (Wuji)/ stillness before movement
* Loosening exercise
* Ba Duan Jin (Eight Pieces of Brocade) Qigong
* Tai Chi (The Four Pillars of Health)
* Meditation (Wuji) + compassionate meditation
* Review + Q&A
4:30 pm - Close

Please preview and be familiar with the Ba Duan Jin movements in the video link [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uf8bDFrYrRc]

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 AUSactive. David has shared the benefits of Tai Chi 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

  • Donate $ whatever you can afford or feel the class is worth. No one will be turned away if you can not donate.
  • 100% of donations collected will support a charity to purchase food to feed people experiencing homelessness.

RSVP

  • Click “Attend” if you are committed to joining. When prompted, please provide your name and contact mobile number to confirm your attendance.

CANCELLATION: If you decide to cancel, please notify me at least 24 hr before the event by "Edit attendance" and change your status to “Not going”,

MEETING POINT: At the gazebo at Menai War Memorial, Parc Menai. The class will be held on the grass, next to 2 benches. If it rains, we can practice under the gazebo.

Car parking is available next to Parc Menai or the shopping centre. Public toilets and a cafe shop are conveniently nearby.

Parking location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2KLxLqAuJZoPGN367?g_st=ic

PREPARATION:

  • Clothes - Wear comfortable, warm clothes that let you move freely, closed-toe shoes, hat (if required when sunny), pullover or jacket (if the weather turns cold)
  • Water - Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated.

CAUTION: If you have any cold or flu symptoms or are feeling unwell, it is advisable that you stay home, as attending might make your symptoms worse.

**Disclaimer*:If you have any health issues that may impact your attendance, please consult your medical practitioner before attending the class.

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