Qi Gong

Qi is energy. Gong means “skills acquired through training.” Loosely translated, Qigong is “energy work.” There are countless forms of Qigong training from Chinese Medicine, martial arts, Buddhist, and Taoist traditions. Some forms involve more movement, others emphasize stillness. Visualization, breathing techniques, sound, pressure point massage, posture and movement are examples of methods used to build, circulate, emit, and absorb Qi for health and well-being. In this course, we will study a series of 18 movements known as Taiji Qigong, to mobilize the joints and muscles, and to encourage Qi flow through the meridians for the benefit of the internal organs. Drop in $20. KELLY MACLEAN has studied Chinese martial arts with some of the world’s top teachers, with an emphasis on the internal styles, since 1988. She had an illustrious international competition career in the 1990’s, garnering many medals, titles, and experiences. She has dedicated herself to teaching these arts in the Vancouver area.