Qi Gong - Dynamic Meditation - Vital Energy Cultivation

A Mid-Week Unwind…

Qi Gong (translated as Vital Energy Cultivation/Play/Practice, and an ancestor of Tai Chi) is an ancient practice of aligning breath, meditative movement, and awareness. Using movement sequences and stillness, Qi Gong practice mindfully cultivates health, harmony, and vitality within our body, mind, and spirit. We practice for increasing, mindfulness, strength, healing, and meditation.

In this practical and easygoing class, you will learn basic Qi Gong theory, postures, traditional movement sequences, a Qi Self-Massage sequence, Medical Qi Gong breathing practices, and we may even delve into a walking meditation. These techniques have many benefits for health and well-being, including increased energy, increased flexibility, mental acuity, stress reduction, deepened connection to nature, and body/mind balance.

“Qi” itself is a main undercurrent within Tai Chi and martial arts, but this Qi Gong approach is for health, healing, body/mind development, and longevity, not combat. It is a moving meditation that helps focus and calm the mind and tune the person into a deeper connection with subtleties of life and living. There are sitting, standing, and laying practices that all lead to invigoration, relaxation, and personal integrity.

This workshop will encourage deep awakeness and peace in the whole self, and in connection to Life within and around us. Learn simple, practical exercises for self-healing. It will be a time of renewal, slowing down, powering up, and inner playfulness.

Testimonials

“I appreciate your gentle manner and the clear instructions – easy to follow, your instructions don’t get in the way of the practice but enable me to drop into the practice. I am enabled to ‘be’ in the practice. Thanks again.” – S.S.

“…I was fortunate to have an introduction to Qi Gong with Gord Oaks last summer. I felt alive, energized and more balanced after the course. Gord is a warm and welcoming teacher and a wonderful role model because he lives all aspects of his Qi Gong practice.” -B.G.

“You have such an amazing gift and ability to connect through your guidance of Qi Gong.” -M.P.

“…a really great course, a life changer.” -L.M.

“It was an elevating practise once again, Gord. Thank You!” -D.S.

” Thank you, Gord for the Qi Gong program. It gave me such a happy feeling in the body, energy is flowing more freely.” -P.C.