Group QIGONG with Dragon Gong Sound Meditation 

Qigong is an ancient Chinese system of holistic health practice & moving mindfulness practice. It comprises a series of gentle physical and energetic exercises for overall health, wellbeing and for the immune system. It works through healing, maintaining and strengthening our physical and energetic bodies. ‘Qi’ is our vital life force energy.  ‘Gong’ is to work with and gain knowledge and skill.

It works through healing, maintaining and strengthening our physical and energetic bodies.

'Qi' is our vital life force energy while 'gong' is to gain skill so we are cultivating and balancing life energy for health and wellbeing.

Just as there’s different types of yoga, there are different styles of qigong.

Through regular class attendance, you may learn various different styles of Tai Chi & Qigong including Golden Spine 9, Bad Duan Jin, Tai Chi Qigong Shibashi Sets 1 & 2, Fragrant Buddha Qigong, Cheng's 8 Exercises for Health, Cheng Man Ching Yang short form & Fa Soong Gong. 

Qigong helps regulate our energy system & support our body's natural ability to relax, sleep better & feel more energised to better meet daily demands of modern living. 

Regular practice helps you feel more energised, balanced, calm, centred allowing you to live to your full potential in every moment. 

Golden Spine 9 (GS9) is a unique energy practise which benefits on physical, emotional, mental & spiritual levels. Many problems emanate from the spine and can include stuck emotional energy which causes stagnation in the system. 

It is easy to learn and a very effective method that focuses on releasing and healing the power of the spine (which is often considered the epicentre of health in ancient holistic philosophies). It can form a moving mindfulness practise that brings benefits to physical, emotional and mental health.

With regular practise, balance and posture can improve. The movements massage the organs and may clear energy blockages, It helps to open energy channels and safely opens your intuitive abilities. It can be performed swiftly as an energising practice and is the perfect preparation for meditation.

Golden Spine 9 (GS9) is a relatively recent system developed by Blue Marsden. It incorporates ancient and classical movements inspired by Yoga, Tai Chi, Qigong & Shamanism, as well as natural animal movements. 

It works on the spine and central energy channel and has links to the first 9 letters/numbers of the ancient Hebrew Alphabet, as well as the numbers and symbols within the Soul Plan system.

Structure of Qigong class - 1 hour Qigong followed by 30 minutes Dragon Gong Meditation

All levels of abilities and fitness are welcome. It comprises gentle and slow movements.

Energy preparation of breathing exercises and movements to begin Qigong

Mindful movement of selected Tai Chi or Qigong practise

Mindfulness meditation to bring balance and harmony (use of Dragon Gong) 

It is recommended to wear loose and comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely. It is recommended to wear trainers for the class. You may come barefoot if you prefer. The movements will mainly be standing. You may wish to bring a water bottle with you.

Anyone with a health condition or recovering from illness or injury, should practise the movements at 50% capacity and consult their medical professional, to advise them that you are taking a class of gentle movements.

Everyone is advised to practise the movements at 70-80% of their capacity. Your capacity will increase over time.

Pregnant women can practise at 70% first trimester, 50% second trimester and focus only on the meditation in the last trimester.

Benefits of Qigong and Golden Spine 9

Shorter term (some immediately or within the first 3 years)

In some people, sometimes there can be a dramatic improvement of a condition very quickly, so it is always good to be open to this possibility.

• Standard improvements may be as follows:
• Physical & Mental balance improves
• Back conditions and other structural issues improve
• Aura or energy field strengthens
• Some energy and emotional related symptoms can improve
• More resistance to colds and viruses
• Circulation improves
• Increase sexual energy/ decrease excessive sexual drive
• Sleep improves
• Improved appearance of skin
• Flexibility improves
• Can be a sudden opening of energetic abilities

Longer term benefits

• Weight regulation from excessive weight
• Many more chronic conditions continue to improve and in some cases are overcome
• Significantly calmer demeanour
• Improved condition of teeth, hair and bones
• Access inner stillness & stability
• Realisation of spiritual abilities
• Potential unfolding of latent creative abilities in art, music expression

Location: Online every Friday 12.30-14.00

Cost: Classes (1.5 hours) = £30