5 Animals Qigong Livestream
Online Qigong Classes via Zoom.
An introduction to the ancient Qigong routine of the ‘Five Animals’, known as Wu Qin Xi. Join our online livestream covering the 10 animal postures over a 6 week course. Learn to imitate the animals characteristics and movements for health preservation. This Qi Gong routine is dated circa 25-220 A.D., with the source attributed to Hua Tuo, a Classical Chinese Medicine doctor from the Eastern Han Dynasty. Beginners welcome to join, open to all levels to practice together. Join anytime, each lesson is a stand alone class.
Thursdays 6.30pm to 7.45pm
From 21 March 2024 for 6 Weeks
Subscriptions on Patreon
Description
Lesson Details
- Instructor: Nicola of Earth Balance Tai Chi.
- Lesson Content: Five Animals Qigong.
- Day/Time: Thursdays 6.30pm to 7.45pm UK.
- Lesson Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Suited to: New beginners welcome, all abilities training together.
Schedule
- 21, 28 March and 4, 11, 18, 25 April 2024.
- This Qigong is on rotation and will run for 6 weeks. The complete set of movements will be taught over the course.
PAYMENT OPTION 1. PAY IN ADVANCE – ZOOM COURSE
- Cost: £60.
- All live stream Zoom classes – interactive via web cam, receive guidance & ask questions.
- Advance payment for the complete 6 week course, to be booked before 19 March 2024.
- Cancellations are only permitted outside of 24 hours notice of the start date/time, before 19 March 2024 at 6.30pm UK.
- No Access: To class recordings.
- No Access: To the school video library.
- No Access: To our online Tai Chi & Qigong community.
- Bookings: ** Advance payments now closed ** Join anytime during the course via Patreon as below.
PAYMENT OPTION 2. YANG SUBSCRIPTION – ZOOM & VIDEO ON DEMAND
- Cost: £34 per month + VAT subscription.
- Live Classes: 8 x live stream Zoom classes per month – interactive via web cam, receive guidance & ask questions.
- Catch Up: Class recordings via video on demand available for one month.
- Access: To the school video library.
- Access: To our online Tai Chi & Qigong community, a private network and support group.
- Bookings: Open.
PAYMENT OPTION 3. YIN SUBSCRIPTION – VIDEO ON DEMAND
- Cost: £17 per month + VAT subscription.
- Classes: 8 class recordings per month via video on demand available for one month.
- Access: To the school video library.
- Access: To our online Tai Chi & Qigong community, a private network and support group.
- Bookings: Open.
Patreon Subscription Students – Video Library
Both YIN and YANG subscription students gain access to our video and audio resource library. Watch via video on demand anytime on any device:
- Livestream recordings in 1080p HD. Access to the previous month via video on demand.
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- 8 Pieces of Brocade Qigong Video Course
- Standing Practice Video Course
- Guided Meditation Audio Courses
More Details
Livestream: Via Zoom. Sign up for a free account and download the app. Students to have their webcams on during the class to receive feedback and guided adjustments. Microphones on mute, use the chat function for questions during the class. You will not appear visually on the recordings.
Requirements: A good size PC monitor, a good internet connection and computer speakers. Best suited to a laptop or home PC. Mobile devices are not suitable for the livestream as the screen size is too small.
Suited To: No experience needed. All of the movements will be performed standing up with stepping and walking exercises. You must be able to stand and move around for 1 hour and 15 minutes. The movements can be demanding on the body. This livestream class is not suitable for students with chronic health, who will continue to be taught under private tuition.
Space: You need enough room to take a few steps in any direction.
Medical History: As with all medical conditions, injuries and/or ill-health, please consult with your Doctor prior to starting a class. Tai Chi, Qigong and Meditation are not a replacement for conventional medical treatment. Please advise instructor Nicola prior to class of any medical conditions, injuries and/or ill-health that may prevent you from safely taking part.
Caveat: Please note that learning online is not a replacement for in person classes. Tai Chi and Qigong should ideally be taught in a hands on manner, where movement, posture and alignment corrections are given and shown physically.
Contact: Any questions please contact Nicola here.
Terms of SumUp Purchases
Trial Classes: No changes, refunds or cancellations of the trial class once a date has been booked.
Advance 6 Week Block Payments: Cancellations and full refunds are only permitted outside of 48 hours notice of the start date/time. Classes must be a block of 6 consecutive weeks. No refunds for missed classes. Your account needs to be set up manually. Please purchase with a minimum of 24 hours notice of the first livestream class you want to attend i.e. do not purchase the subscription on the day of the lesson. Thank you.
Patreon Payment Terms
Booking Notice: Your account needs to be set up manually. Please purchase your subscription with a minimum of 24 hours notice of the first livestream class you want to attend i.e. do not purchase the subscription on the day of the lesson. Thank you.
Fees: Monthly automatic renewal via Patreon. Cancellations apply from the next month. Please read Patreon’s subscription terms here.
Annual Leave: The cost takes into account 4 weeks of annual leave per year. 2 weeks in the summer and 2 weeks in the winter. No live classes during this time.
Legal: We are based in the UK and governed by UK jurisdiction.
Additional information
| Dates | Tue 28 July 1-2pm, Tue 4 August 1-2pm, Tue 11 August 1-2pm |
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