Zoom Qigong Autumn Equinox Soma Dao Qigong Masterclass On the autumn equinox, join me virtually to embrace the calm and introspective energy of the season. We’ll delve into Soma Dao Qigong, blending movement and breathwork rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine’s metal elementfor the lungs. This online masterclass will include Qigong movements and Taoist breath work…
Hypermobility Syndromes Zoom Class In May and July I will be giving a series of talks and demonstrations on Tai Chi and Qigong to the members of the ‘Hypermobility Syndromes Association” live on Zoom. This is a wonderful opportunity to share Tai Chi and Qigong as effective self management strategies to manage the symptoms of…
Womens Qigong Video Series A Traditional Chinese medical Qigong routine to nourish the needs of a women’s unique anatomy. Follow along with our 12 part / 15 hour video on demand series on Vimeo, where you will learn the complete Earth Qigong for Women routine. The focus is on generating female energy through a series of gentle, conscious, enjoyable,…
Five Animal Frolics Course Qi Gong for Health Preservation The Five Animals Qi Gong / Wu Qin Xi is a Taoist physical exercise system of ten animal postures from the tiger, deer, bear, monkey and crane. Where the characteristics, spirit and physical movements of the animals are mimicked. Associated with the five element phases in…
Summer Solstice Livestream Online Breath Work Meditation Thursday 22 June at 6pm UK time zone Join our virtual summer solstice gathering for a nourishing dose of powerful breath work. Learn to relax mentally, release physical tension and balance the heart-mind. The height of summer is governed by the heart and the fire element in Traditional…
Qi Gong Principles What Are The Key Concepts in Training Qi Gong is a term from the 1960s, historically known as Dao Yin, and is an ancient Chinese health preservation system dated 4-6000 years ago. Active Qi Gong is the widely known physical exercise system that is typically performed standing up or seated. Passive Qi…
Nourish Through Breath Part 3 Buddhist vs Taoist Breath Work Welcome to my breath work course. This part of the programme looks at the two main breathing techniques, known as the relaxation breath and the energetic breath. Discover the role of the diaphragm in each of these methods and practice breathing a full breath. Part…
Chronic Health Tai Chi Livestream Online Group Class UK Join our Tai Chi, Qigong and meditation online class for relaxation and health. Open to all abilities, the lessons include seated and standing movements, guiding you through gentle tension relief, physical relaxation and meditation techniques. Anyone can join in, whether living with chronic illness, chronic pain…
Michael Smith Soma Dao Qigong Dr Michael Smith is as a doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Functional Medicine who has also trained in internal martial arts, Qigong and Taoism with lineage holders of the traditions. Michael’s YouTube channel has instructional Qi Gong videos and practice sessions that combine his personal and professional experience of…
Zhan Zhuang Video Course A Free Programme for Beginner Students Standing like a tree – Standing Pole Zhan Zhuang is a stillness meditation which is a unique and powerful method to awaken the body in stillness. It is an ancient internal Taoist practice to cultivate mind and body. Learn to re-wire your habitual posture, integrate…
Qi Gong for Women Livestream Online Group Classes via Zoom UK Join our virtual earth Qigong for women classes to explore healthy powerful movements for physical resilience and mental ease. This qigong routine is for all levels of students and is a great way to improve the efficiency of all body functions, from hormone to…
John Blue Snake and Turtle Qigong Instructor John Blue from SnakeAndTurtle.com has a new youtube channel and Patreon page dedicated to sharing healing qigong movements and meditation teachings. He is an experienced qigong instructor with a Master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine and is a lineage holder in Taiji Quan, Qigong and meditation. He lives in…
Qigong Wall Squatting The Qigong wall squat is a dynamic whole body movement. An ultimate squat that develops leg strength, power, balance and body awareness. The stretching and relaxing wave like motion in the spine gives circulation a boost, helps the body detox and massages your internal organs to aid their functioning. As a beginner…
Learn to Breathe Well for Life In ancient Eastern cultures breathing is seen as fundamental to life-long health. This has become lost in the modern world, leaning more on pharmaceutical companies to provide us with ‘better health’. Learning to breathe more effectively can have a profound effect on how the systems in your body function….
Slowing Down in a Fast World If you consider your daily routine, what tasks and activities do you do at speed? I don’t mean sports where you deliberately train fast for aerobic exercise and strength and conditioning training. I mean everything from chores to work, to speaking and movement. If you observe your pace, you…