Qigong (Beginners/Improvers)

Qigong course run by People’s College.

Date: Oct 11th, 2022 – May 9th, 2023
Day: Tuesday
Time : 5.00 – 6.00
Category: Mental Health
Venue : To be confirmed in office on start date
Cost: €140 for 24 classes

Tutor: Tony Walsh – Dip. Chinese Herbal Medicine. Cert Nanjing. ACHI, Dip. TCM Acupuncture. AFPA, Cert Medical Qigong. Shulan College of Chinese Medicine UK, Cert Qigong Teachers’ Association UK.

Practiced in China by young and old alike for over one thousand years Medical Qigong is a complete healthcare system. Its gentle flowing movements, integrated breathing and meditative awareness invigorates our natural healing ability bringing an enhanced experience of wellbeing and physical fitness.

This term Tony will introduce one of the oldest and most practiced Qigong forms.

Yi Jin Jing Qigong

• Yi Jin Jing features extended, soft and even movements which focus on the turning and flexing of the spine, invigorating the limbs and internal organs. These movements have been proven to benefit health and fitness, prevent diseases, lengthen life and improve the intellect.
• In particular, practice of the Yi Jin Jing exercises has very impressive effects on the respiratory system, flexibility, balance and muscular strength.
• The class focus will be on safe relaxed practice to suit the capacities and experience of participants and will be continuously reviewed and addressed to ensure enjoyable progress on the course.
• Complimenting other systems of personal healthcare such as Tai Chi, Yoga, Pilates, Meditation etc., this course is suitable for both beginners and improvers.