Tai Chi is often described as meditation in motion. This is because it promotes serenity through gentle, flowing movements.
The practice has evolved from it's origins as a martial art into a graceful form of exercise. Participants perform a series of movements in a slow, focused manner. The movements are accompanied by deep, slow breathing. Each posture flows into the next and the body is constantly moving. The slow, flowing movement and body awareness brings focus. It also helps to combat tension.
Qi Gong, pronounced “chi gong,” was developed in China thousands of years ago as part of traditional Chinese medicine. It involves using exercises to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being. Qi Gong has both psychological and physical components and involves the regulation of the mind, breath, and body’s movement and posture.
In Qi Gong for Wellbeing
Breath is slow, long, and deep. Movements are typically gentle and smooth, aimed for relaxation.
Mind regulation includes focusing one’s attention and visualization. Dynamic (active) techniques primarily focus on body movements, especially movements of the whole body or arms and legs. Meditative (passive) techniques can be practiced in any posture that can be maintained over time and involve breath and mind exercises.
Level: Beginner, Suitable for all ages and abilities. & Suitable for people with health conditions
For the sessions, please wear loose comfortable clothing and flat, soft soled shoes.
Please be aware that there is a session in the Hall which will be ending when you arrive for this one. You are welcome to wait in the area outside the room, but please bear in mind that the end of a session is a quiet time of focus and re-balancing and we thank you for being sensitive to this as you wait.
Movement In Mind sessions are designed to help you achieve your health and wellbeing goals. As with all physical activity, you are advised to consult with a medical practitioner/GP before commencing any new activity and to stop immediately and seek medical advice if you experience any discomfort or pain. By participating in our sessions, you are doing so at your own risk. Neither the organisation or the instructor will be responsible or liable for any injury or harm you sustain as a result of our sessions, videos, or information shared on our website.
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Taster
Course ticket - for remaining 3 dates.
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£35.00 |
Broomhall & Sound Community Hall
Broomhall & Sound Community Hall
Newtown Road
Sound
Nantwich
CW5 8BX