Qigong Day Course

I have just returned from a full day Qigong class given by my Tai Chi teacher. She has taught Tai Chi for 25 years and Qigong for about 15 years. The form she teaches was traditionally taught by a master to only 3 pupils who were personally chosen by himself. It was passed down in this way for nearly a thousand years. She was taught in China by the first master to be allowed to propagate the art more widely. He thought that it's benefits should be available to everyone.

It is a very pure, simple and accessible form of Qigong. It is ideally suited to modern life being supremely adaptable. There is no need to learn a complete sequence and practice the whole thing everyday. You can learn in stages and in each session, you do as much as you feel like at the time. Whatever you do adds to your 'chi bank'.

I had two objectives in attending the class. Qigong is an integral part of Tai Chi and is a great help in learning to experience and direct the flow of chi. It is easier to practice at home, with limited space, and I hope that it will help to make my Tai Chi practice more effective. I also took my wife, who has MS. Her mobility is greatly restricted and this form of Qigong is easily adapted to her needs. Another problem for her is fatigue. We are hoping that Qigong will boost her energy levels and do away with the need for drug treatment.

A very enjoyable day and a great group of people.