Qi Gong - Tuesday Afternoons (Term 3 2024)

What's it all about?

Qi Gong is a therapeutic exercise that weaves together movement, breathing, self massage and meditation into a gentle art and a complete system of health maintenance. It originated from observing movements of animals and nature. It has a lot of similarities with Tai Chi movements.

The form taught is called "18 Lohan Hands". This form covers a general spectrum of Qi Gong activity from dynamic (Wei Kung) to quiescent/internal (Nei Kung). It is based on ancient traditional knowledge of the functioning of mind and body. It teaches how to use the mind, breathing patterns and body movements to improve the circulation of the internal body's energy. It is relevant to a wide spectrum of health concerns.

General Benefits of Qi Gong:

• Activates the flow of Chi (intrinsic life energy) along the meridians.
• Strengthens the internal organs.
• Increases longevity through maintenance of health and vigour.
• Exercise all the joints and muscles.
• Promote inner balance and serenity therefore dealing with stress issues.
• Prevention of occupational diseases example repetitive strain injuries.
• Complements other forms of physical activity and general martial art forms.
• It has been thoroughly researched that Tai Chi and Qi Gong exercises can be used to manage arthritis pain.

Who will be teaching?

Yong Kuo has been teaching qigong and yoga for over 25 years. After 2 years training in the monastery of Burma and Thailand in 97-98, he returned to Melbourne to teach qigong and yoga in prisons, rehab centres and to Aboriginal elders.

Term 3 2024 Information

This eight week course will run on a Tuesday afternoon between 5.15pm - 6.15pm at the Woodend Neighbourhood House. The first session will be on Tuesday 30th July and the last will be on Tuesday 17 September. The cost for the eight week course is $160 per participant (1 hour session at $20 each).

If you wish to join the class after the course has begun, our booking system will allow you to book for the remaining classes - assuming there is space.

Please BYO yoga mats.