Qigong in Rangiora

"Qigong for Summer"

The Rangiora course is Tuesdays from 10.30am - 11.35am

Each season offers different Qigong exercises.

Summer with the Fire Element: the element of vitality and movement

The energy of summer likes to be more spontaneous, vibrant, active, and expressive and loves disperse its energy. The linked organs are the Heart and small intestine, the opening is the tongue. One focus in summer is to focus on supporting and balances the cardiovascular system.

Learn "The Wild Goose flexes it's wings": Research has shown that the health of the heart is dependent on the mobility of the Thoracic spine, this exercise massages the heart and lungs and increases flexibility in the thoracic spine. Focus on the little fingers where the heart and small intestine meridians begin and end.

Learn the "Energiser Breathing" to balance the whole organism and support centering and calm.

Postures are moving or stationary, both standing and sitting.

This is what awaits you in this Qigong course:

  1. We start with a 10-15 minute Qigong warm-up sequence 
  2. In the 65-minute class we practice an "easy-to-follow" Qigong sequence
  3. In the 8-week term you learn the beautiful "Swimming Dragon" Qigong and practices for Summer Qigong
  4. The last part is a "Stillness"Qigong practice in sitting posture - Duration 5-12 minutes.
  5. To Summer belongs heart, small intestines, blood, endocrine system and the windows is the tongue. The movements are in a soft, flowing rhythm, which can improve the respiratory, blood circulation and vitality. The tendons, fascia, ligaments and muscles get massaged and the breath gets deeper.
  6. Through the natural, unrestricted postures the meridians or energy channels open more, so the life force "Qi" can circulate freely and increase. 
  7. With daily practice your body will become more supple, conscious and your movements graceful

The next term starts on Tuesday 28th January 2025

Tuition fee: Eight-weeks term $115** or casual $19 casual

Tuition fee $10 for your very 1st class with Gabrielle*

NO classes every 2nd Tuesday of the month. No classes on Public Holidays.

Book your spot today.

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*after the 1st class, when you decide to enrol, the balance is $105 for 8-weeks 

** you will get access to video clips & educational Qigong videos with Gabriellewhen you signed up for the 8-week term. The video clips show the exercises we did in class. This can inspire you to practice at home. And it helps if you miss a lesson. 

Seasonal Qigong – ‘Living in tune with nature’s changes’

Get started now, through exploring free short Qigong videos clips with Gabrielle: https://vimeo.com/taomotion