What is it?

Qi Gong is about getting in touch with your nature, body and mind. The movements are fluidic and expressed as meditation in motion or as mindful stillness. Anyone, at any age, can practice Qi Gong regardless of their mental or physical limitations.

Qi, pronounced chi, is often translated as life force energy or breath. It is that vital force that makes life exciting, fun, creative, and joyful. Instinctively we know that the more energy we have, the better we feel. Medical surveys show that lack of energy and high levels of stress are the biggest complaints in physicians' offices today. Gong is a general term meaning ‘work' or ‘skill'. Hence the term “Qi Gong” may be translated as 'breathing exercise' as well as 'energy work.' The subtle skill of breath control is one of the keys to circulating the flow of internal energy in the body.

Qi gong amplifies the internal energy of practitioners, enabling them to become full of vitality, healthy, emotionally balanced, “grounded" and spiritually connected. This creates inner balance and harmony that leads to longevity and a deep sense of purpose in life. People watching qi gong often only see slow graceful movement or simple stretches. People often ask, “How can that get you in shape or train you to be a better martial artist?” But, there is a lot more to qi gong than meets the eye. Like an iceberg, what you can see and witness in a qi gong practice is only the surface of a much deeper and potent internal power. From that place of power, you can bring forth whatever it is that you want to experience.

-Lee Holden, Qi Gong Instructor

Assists With:

• Overall Wellness

• Stress and Anxiety

• Chronic Pain

• Insomnia

• Fatigue and Lack of Energy

What to Expect:

Qi gong is simple: it requires no equipment, little space, and can be practiced in a short amount of time. Your instructor will guide you through energizing, strengthening, stretching and flowing movements as you practice mindful breathing. You can perform the movements on a rug or mat, wearing loose, comfortable clothes. As you practice, you’ll become more and more comfortable tapping into your own inner resources and working with your own internal energy. Begin by practicing in a group setting or in a private lesson. Class Schedule