Self-Care Arts: Qigong


Tiger Qigong
Oct
16
to Oct 17

Tiger Qigong

Tiger Qigong is Fall seasonal kung fu / yoga. It develops the Metal element which supports the strengthening of the Water element of Winter, therefore, Tiger Qigong strengthens the body and its qi or energetic component, to transition into the cold and flu season with ample protective Qi which is seen as a form of preventative medicine in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

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Monkey Qigong
Sep
25
to Sep 26

Monkey Qigong

The Monkey Qigong practice develops suppleness and agility. It is the Autumn seasonal Taoist yoga, and has been at leading edge of preventative health and self care since second century AD. It promotes balanced Qi flow and improved circulation.

Monkey Qigong covers all ranges of combat and has been inspiration for martial arts around the world.

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Crane Qigong
Aug
21
to Aug 22

Crane Qigong

The crane qigong movements create relaxed mental and physical state , benefiting the heart, and cools the body and is therefore considered a Summer seasonal Dao -Yin Yoga practice.

Crane Qigong applications, called Fists of the Crane, is ancient Martial arts system utilizing movements and Spirit of Animal weapons of crane: beak and kicks and wing arm motions for self defense applications.

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Snake Qigong
Jul
10
to Jul 11

Snake Qigong

Striking like a viper , crushing like constrictor these are the techniques of the snake . The relaxed whole body coiling and fluid energy of snake qigong are powerful attributes to develop for self defense, and through partnered practice you will develop tha balance , composure and internal strength to apply coiling , wrapping, and striking energies of the Snake.

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Deer Qigong
Jun
19
to Jun 20

Deer Qigong

The deer frolic is a seasonal yoga and martial arts system that benefits immunity and longevity. Deer Qigong mimics the actions of a deer in the the wild.

You will experience the Martial -self defense applications of deer kung fu, then the Spiritual aspects of the Deer Standing Meditation.

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Bear Qigong
Feb
20
to Feb 21

Bear Qigong

Bear Qigong is winter seasonal qigong associated with the element Water. Bear qigong practice develops rooted power, leg and back /posterior chain, strength. Strengthens the skeletal system and kidneys and whole body vitality.

Bear martial arts utilizes waist power of core to incorporate whole body Power to strikes, throws, defense of Bear Hugs, etc.. Learn to Root strikes in the feet from the Earth, direct Power from the Waist and manifest power in the claws/ paws!

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