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Join Me For This 8 Week Qigong and Breathwork Online Course HARNESSING THE POWER OF THE BREATH The way we breathe affects everything we do, everything we think and everything we feel. It affects our sleep, our digestion, our immune system, our energy levels, our emotions, our ability to think clearly and our relationships, to name but a few. In this course we will be combining my passions of Qigong and Breathwork to help bring us into balance so we can move though Autumn into winter full of peace and vitality. Why Qigong and Breathwork? Qigong is breathwork (Qi is Breath), it is an amazing way of opening and clearing the body, of making space for our healthy energy to flow. It allows us to stay relaxed and receptive without forcing or pushing. It is easy to learn and naturally attuned to your individual body and how it wants to expand, release and recharge. Breathwork is simply bringing our conscious attention to our breath and is one of the most powerful ways we have to change our state at any given moment. In the course i will introduce you to eight different breath techniques to help you to breathe better. Commit to just 10mins a day and you’ll be amazed at the results you can achieve. Everyone is welcome to join the course no matter your experience. When: 8th October 2024 – 5th December Tuesday Evenings 6-7pm and Thursday mornings 9-9.30am (via Zoom) Dates: Tuesdays 6-7pm: October 8th, 15th, 22nd November 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, December 3rd. Thursdays 9-9.30am: October 10th, 17th, 24th, November 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th December 5th. Price: £110 (Concessions £80: Super concession £60) What is included: Eight live 60min evening zoom classes Eight live 30min morning meditation zoom classes Access to replays of all classes so you can catch up in your own time. Learn a Qigong routine for healthy lungs Learn how to clear the meridian pathways for increased vitality Learn 8 new powerful breath practices Access to private Whats App group to share experiences and ask questions Weekly supporting material for home practice : – A Weekly video with a guided 10min Breath Practice – PDF – explanations of each practice – Key acupuncture points for self massage What will I get out of the course? Reconnect with your breath Learn how to improve your respiration Learn to regulate your own nervous system Access deeper body awareness Less physical tension Reduced pain Improved mental clarity Strengthened immune system Improved sleep Improved digestion Less stress and anxiety, depression and panic attacks Deepening meditation practice More energy Just Breathe Just Be

6 Week Qi-Gong Course For Winter When: Tuesday Evenings 6pm and Thursday Mornings (via Zoom) All classes are recorded so you can catch up in your own time. Dates: Tuesdays 6-7pm: January 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th and February 4th and 11th Thursdays 9-9.30am: January 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th and February 6th and 13th Price: Concessions £60 – Standard £80 – Supporter £110 Suitable for everyone no matter your experience What if you could improve your health, strength and vitality, by simply slowing down? Slow your body Slow your breath Slow your mind When we slow down we give ourselves the opportunity to rejuvenate, to recharge and to harness our own life force energy or “Qi”. As we move towards winter we begin to turn inwards and connect to the power of Yin, the power of Water and the power of finding our own slow flow. In this 6 week course we will explore Qigong movements, meditations and breathwork practices to support this slowing down, giving us the space to connect to our Qi, to our subtle energy, giving us the tools to feel stronger, calmer and full of vitality. In Traditional Chinese Medicine we are entering the water phase of winter. The water element relates to the organs of the bladder and kidneys, our bones, our ears and our sense of hearing. The meridians of Kidney and Bladder run along our spine and the back of the body and when they are flowing well we feel supported by life, grounded and connected to the world around us. We can find our inner flow with ease, without effort or strain, enabling us to let go of our fears and move forward with courage. Qigong teaches us to come back to our bodies, to come back home, to a place of belonging that is inside all of us, a place of stillness in our the centre. Where we can better navigate life’s uncertainties with greater balance, ease, and steadiness. What is included: Six live 60min evening Qigong Classes on zoom Six live 30min morning Slow Flow classes on zoom Access to replays of all classes so you can catch up in your own time. Access to private Whats App group to share experiences and ask questions Weekly supporting material for home practice : – A Weekly video with a guided Qigong Practice or Meditation – PDF – explanations of each practice – Key acupuncture points for self massage Together we will: Learn a simple Slow Flow Qigong Movements to balance your nervous system and release stress. Explore the principal of Wu Wei – Release tension and move with effortless action Connect to your deep internal power – Learn to Standing in Emptiness (Wuchi) Strengthen Kidneys and support adrenal health Exercises to strengthen your spine and reduce back pain Clear the meridian pathways reducing stagnation and stiffness for increased flow and vitality. Learn self-massage techniques for key acupuncture points to release stress and calm our busy minds. Qigong means “To Nourish Life” and for me having a regular practice helps to bring me home to myself. What will i get out of this course? Deeper body awareness Increased strength and emotional stability Relax your mind and Improve mental clarity Enhanced breathing and improved circulation Strengthen your back and build a healthy spine Less physical tension and reduced pain More energy Less stress and anxiety Everyone is welcome to join the course no matter your experience. Please get in touch if you have any questions.

Qigong Taiji 37 (Tai Chi) Daoyin exercises Makko-Ho and Do-in exercises Japanese Ki Exercises and Hara training Breathing and sound exercises Meditation Well-being guidance There are also currently 3 online Qigong classes each week: Mondays at 9.45am, or Tuesdays and Fridays at 10.00am, all 75 minutes. When you use the link there is usually no need to sign up to Zoom. You can use the app or attend via your usual browser. No experience necessary.

Seven Week online Qigong Course to Nourish your Heart Starts Tuesday 14th May Dates: Tuesdays 6-7.15pm: May 14th, 21st, 28th, and June 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th (all classes recorded so you can catch up in your own time) Price: £70 (concessions available) In Chinese Medicine Summer is the season of the FIRE element and is governed by the organ of the Heart. It is the most YANG, active, expansive, uplifting and dynamic part of the cycle, associated with the emotion of Joy.  It is a Joy that is balanced and grounded with stillness allowing our SHEN or mental energy to rest. Not the anxious, over-excited or even manic joy that can unsettle us, leaving us searching for the next high, instead it is a balanced and nourishing heart-centred joy that radiates through our whole being. Helping us to connect with our true self, our own innate inner beauty and that of the world around us. Connect to your true self through this transformative heart-centred energy practice.  Designed to nourish your heart, this course combines ancient Qigong practices with modern techniques to cultivate emotional well-being, resilience, and inner harmony. Leaving you feeling calm, relaxed and connected to your true self. What is included:  Seven live 75min zoom classes Access to replays of all classes so you can catch up in your own time. Learn heart-centered Qigong movements, exercises and meditations Guided heart meditations Experience the Healing sounds of the heart Learn how to clear the meridian pathways associated with the heart. Learn self-massage techniques for key acupuncture points to calm anxiety, regulate blood pressure and relax the heart. What will you get out of the course: Cultivate self-love, compassion, and emotional balance Enhance heart health and vitality Reduced inner physical tension, less pain and discomfort Reduce stress, anxiety and worry Connect with a supportive community of like-hearted individuals

Spring Clean Your Qi – 2024 Eight Week Online Qigong Course For Spring Feel healthy vibrant and get your zing back for spring When: Tuesday Evenings 6-7.15pm and Thursday mornings 8-8.30am (via Zoom) All classes are recorded so you can catch up in your own time. Dates: Tuesdays 6-7.15pm: March 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th and April 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th Thursdays 8-8.30am: March 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th and April 11th, 25th and May 2nd Suitable for everyone no matter your experience Spring can be a tricky time for us, as our bodies are moving from the most still Yin restful time of the year to a very Yang active energy of new growth. It’s a massive about-turn for our whole energy system and it can be bumpy!  In Chinese medicine the liver is responsible for the smooth flow of Qi or energy in our body, and in the spring this liver Qi is being challenged, as we come out of the winter stillness it can take a while for us to feel lively and able to take on the new challenges. If our Liver Qi is struggling it can leave us feeling grumpy, irritated and restless, with headaches and brain fog, we may have sore, dry or itchy eyes and tired stiff achey joints. During this course we will use Qigong exercises, meditations, sounds and breath practices, to help bring us into our healthy balance, giving our liver the support it needs so we can move from Winter to Spring, feeling healthy and vibrant and ready to take on the new.  Together we will learn “The Eight Brocades” a simple and easy to practice Qigong form you can use every day to improve your energy and feel great. “The Eight Brocades” is one of the most popular Qigong practices dating back nearly 1000 years in China. it is made up of eight Qigong movements, each opening different meridian or energy pathways in the body, to release fatigue and harness our healthy Qi. Benefits include improved energy, vitality, bone density, strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, and longevity to name a few. Also, a great practice for reducing blood pressure, cancer support, thyroid issues, back pain, arthritis, and more. What is included:  Eight live 75min evening zoom classes Eight live 30min morning WAKE UP YOUR QI classes on zoom Access to replays of all classes so you can catch up in your own time. Learn “The Eight Brocades” A simple and powerful Qigong form to help you feel amazing Weekly supporting material for home practice including: – 10min video Guided Qigong Practice – Learn how to clear meridian pathways in the body for greater balance – Key acupuncture points for self massage – Weekly nutrition tips for a healthy spring body cleanse What will i get out of this course? Reconnect with your body Clear your mind A healthy detox for your organs Increased flexibility for all your joints Improved circulation Healthy hormonal balance Clear vision – bright eyes Better sleep Reduced pain Improved mood More energy Less stress

Tai Chi Progressive Course for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced students and all those interested in Tai Chi and QiGong

In this class we work on the Yang 10-Step Tai Chi Form. This is a 'standardised' set of movements that is performed in the same way throughout the world. We are specifically focusing on the 'energy' side of tai chi in this class - how energy rises and falls in the body. We are also working on a set of Qigong exercises called the 'Ba Duan Jin' or '8 Strands of the Brocade' - one of the oldest sets of Qigong. This is a 13-week term.

Description Tai Chi Diploma  Tai Chi, also called Tai Chi Chuan, is a Chinese martial art form and physical exercise distinguished by its slow but graceful movements. This non-combative and flexible exercise form lays great emphasis on improving health. This diploma course attempts to enlighten students with introductory or zero-knowledge regarding this exercise. This Tai Chi Diploma course will help those already familiar with the practice but want to learn more about its advantages and forms. At the outset, this Tai Chi Diploma course briefly introduces students to what the course entails, elucidating how the course will pan out and how students will benefit from each unit. Then comes an explanation of how to get the most out of this well-constructed diploma course. The Tai Chi Diploma course begins with a run-through of Tai Chi and eases into a detailed account of the motives, origin story, plus the four primary forms of the practice. Each topic is designed comprehensively, allowing students to deepen their perception of Tai Chi. The Tai Chi Diploma course explains the many health benefits from both a physical and mental point of view. Taoism, the philosophy that heavily influences Tai Chi, is explored in detail, emphasising its fundamentals. This will further strengthen the students' perception of this unique martial art. Qigong, a sister practice to Tai Chi, may not sound familiar to pupils who have recently started dabbling in this exercise form. This much older practice, Qigong, will be discussed, followed by an enumeration and explanation of the ten fundamentals that the various forms of Tai Chi stand by. This diploma course paints a picture of the primary stances, gestures, and postures employed in Tai Chi. It explains how these exercises should be timed, the ideal locations for practising, and how one should be dressed. The course also illustrates how one should warm up before easing into the exercises of Tai Chi. This follows an in-depth explanation coupled with adequately explained figures of the 21 posture Beijing Short Form of this one-of-a-kind martial art. Students will receive additional helpful information and resources to benefit those keen on taking up this practice as a profession. A list of essential links to visual media and websites will also come with this diploma course for Tai Chi. What you will learn   1: Tai Chi and its benefits  2: Qigong Basics and the philosophy of Tai Chi  3: Preparation for Tai Chi  4: Warming Up  5: Qigong Exercises  6: Tai Chi Exercises  7: Adaptations of Qigong and Tai Chi in the seated posture  8: Meditative Exercises  9: Tai Chi and Rehabilitation  10: Traditional Chinese Medicine  Course Outcomes After completing the course, you will receive a diploma certificate and an academic transcript from Elearn college. Assessment Each unit concludes with a multiple-choice examination. This exercise will help you recall the major aspects covered in the unit and help you ensure that you have not missed anything important in the unit. The results are readily available, which will help you see your mistakes and look at the topic once again. If the result is satisfactory, it is a green light for you to proceed to the next chapter. Accreditation Elearn College is a registered Ed-tech company under the UK Register of Learning( Ref No:10062668). After completing a course, you will be able to download the certificate and the transcript of the course from the website. For the learners who require a hard copy of the certificate and transcript, we will post it for them for an additional charge.

5 Week Qi-Gong Course For The Earth Phase of Late Summer  When: Tuesday Evenings 6pm (via Zoom) All classes are recorded so you can catch up in your own time Dates: August 27th, September 3rd, 10th (this class will be at 10am), 17th and 24th Price: £50 (concessions available please do get in touch) Suitable for everyone no matter your experience During this course we will use Qigong forms, meditations, and healing sounds, focusing on the Earth element and its relationship to our body. The Earth element relates to the organs of digestion, the stomach, pancreas and spleen, to our flesh and muscles, to our sense of taste, and to our healthy robust immune system. It guides us to feel grounded and connected to the world around us, letting go of our worries, so we can come into our calm and healthy balanced centre. Where we can access our own natural health and vitality and connect to the sweetness of life. Qigong teaches us to come back to our bodies, to come back home, to a place of belonging that is inside all of us, a place of stillness in our the centre. Where we can better navigate life’s uncertainties with greater balance, ease, and steadiness. What is included:  Five live zoom classes Access to replays of all classes so you can catch up in your own time. Learn a simple Qigong form for the Earth Element Guided meditations Explore the 6 Healing sounds for each organ of the body. Learn how to clear the meridian pathways for increased vitality. Learn self-massage techniques for key acupuncture points to release stress and calm our busy minds. Qigong means “To Nourish Life” and for me having a regular practice helps to bring me home to myself. What will i get out of this course? 🍃 Reconnect with your body 🍃 Relax your mind 🍃 Improve mental clarity 🍃 Improve circulation 🍃 Enhanced breathing 🍃 Stronger immune system 🍃 Healthy hormone balance 🍃 Less physical tension 🍃 Reduced pain 🍃 More energy 🍃 Less stress and anxiety 🍃 Connect to self – Connect to life 🍃 Come into harmony with your inner nature 🍃 Expanded awareness of the mystery of the universe Everyone is welcome to join the course no matter your experience. Please get in touch if you have any questions.

Acupuncture can be defined as a medical discipline, included within that of traditional Chinese medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine is defined as a system of methods and diagnoses, aimed at health care, its method is based on a holistic principle of the universe, summarized in the institutional bases of Taoism, among others, which has originated a series of techniques and curative treatments to maintain health. These treatments include herbal medicine, diet, Tai-Chi, Qigong, and acupuncture. Through this Online Course of didactic materials, students will be able to acquire the necessary professional skills to deepen the acupuncture technique, knowing its application and principles of treatment and diagnosis of the treatment patient, in addition to its therapeutic principles on which the technique for curing various pathologies.   You Will Learn: What medical acupuncture is and how it comes about About the history of acupuncture How acupuncture works About acupuncture needles The benefits of medical acupuncture The effects of medical acupuncture   Video review about The Science Behind How Acupuncture Helps Relieve Pain   Benefits of Taking This Course: Taking this course will help you: Know what medical acupuncture is Learn its origin and how it works Learn the importance of engaging in medical acupuncture Learn how medical acupuncture can help you Know the effects of medical acupuncture and how safe it is Develop an interest in learning more about the practice Determine whether you want to take up acupuncture as a career Determine whether acupuncture can help treat your health condition Determine whether you want to conduct a study on acupuncture or medical acupuncture and its outcomes