Qigong is a form of gentle exercise composed of slow movements that are repeated a number of times, often stretching the body, increasing fluid movement (blood, synovial and lymph) and building awareness of how the body moves through space.
When you practice and learn a qigong exercise there are both external movements and internal movements. To begin with one learns the external movement and becomes familiar, before deepening their understanding and working on the internal bio-mechanics.
This focus on internal movement is what differentiates qigong from almost every other form of exercise in the West that oftentimes emphasises prolonged cardiovascular movements (such as in running and biking), or that focus on muscular strength training (weightlifting).
Benefits of Qigong
- Strengthens and tones muscle
- Stretches fascia and soft tissues
- Increases bone density
- Builds kinetic power
- Loosens tight spots
- Improves cardio-pulmonary function
- Strengthens nerves
- Improves vascular function
- Can be practised by anyone including seriously ill
- Strengthens organs and immune system
- Helps prevent injury
- Speeds up recovery time
- Eases stress and balances emotions
- Promotes relaxation
What to Expect
In our Qigong sessions Jamie will lead you through a series of loosening exercises in a dynamic warmup before focusing on Qigong basics and breathing. Finishing with some standing meditation and a self massage cool down.
