What you will do
Christopher and Daniela introduce themselves as the co-founders of Great Energy, an online school that supports health and vitality in every area of life. Christopher explains that Qigong comes from the oldest system of exercise known to humanity and is part of the traditional Chinese medicine approach. Christopher says that with Qigong, you take part in your own healing, using gentle movement, breath and awareness to clear what blocks the free flow of energy.
This class comes from Community Sunday and is what Great Energy calls an efficiency practice. It is for the days when you want to bring your whole system online and do not have 30 or 45 minutes. The video runs 28 minutes, with an introduction first.
The class moves through rubbing and shaking the hands, Open the Meridians, the Chi Belt, side stretches, a forward fold with a gentle back bend, Retrieving the Moon from the Sea, Collecting the Chi, Opening a Fan and Flying Dove Spreads Its Wings. Christopher calls Retrieving the Moon from the Sea a little more of a challenge. Move at a pace that feels comfortable. Move slowly and let the breath lead. Christopher offers options as you go and advises care with the back bends, so go only as far as is comfortable. You finish by returning everything to the lower center.
Questions people ask
Is this Qigong class good for complete beginners?
Yes. Christopher calls it an introductory class. He and Daniela teach it standing, offer options as you go and advise care with the back bends.
What is Qigong?
Christopher describes Qigong as the oldest system of exercise known to humanity and part of traditional Chinese medicine. It combines gentle movement, breath practice and awareness, and Christopher says it lets you take part in your own healing.
Can I do this Qigong class seated?
Christopher and Daniela teach this class standing and say you can also practice Qigong seated or lying down. Move only as far as is comfortable.
Keep going
For a guided start, try the free class and getting-started guide.
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Learn Qigong is educational and is not medical advice. If you have a health condition, check with your own practitioner before beginning a new practice.
