Qigong classes and workshops for health and wellbeing
1. Sinking the Chest down to the lower abdomen, and
2. Developing the energy field of the Dan Tian (in the lower abdomen)
Releasing the chest and encouraging the qi to sink down to the lower belly is a key component in our practice. We want the qi to sink to the lower belly as this greatly aids the development of the Dan Tian, which is the engine of our whole energy system.
To release the chest, classically it is said that we need to “make the chest round”. However, this doesn’t mean by physically creating a round shape, by rounding the shoulders forward, for instance, but by opening up the chest so the inside becomes spherical.
When we learn how to open up the chest from the inside and allow everything to release down, then the chest will change shape, open up and our qi will sink down to the lower belly.
In the first aspect of this workshop we will look at methods to encourage this release in the chest:
These practices will be done in both a seated and standing posture. (There are no special requirements for the seated practices, you can either sit on a chair or on the floor, whichever is the most comfortable. )
Not sure what the Dan Tian is or why we would want to work with it? Please read the drop down panel at the top of this page for a quick explanation.
In the second aspect of this workshop we will start developing the field of the Dan Tian. To do this we will learn a sequence of moves in a seated position. (Again, on the floor or in a chair is fine.)
This sequence will look at the three aspects of:
mind,
breathing, and
centre of gravity being focussed into the lower abdominal region
as these are essentially what is required to start the Dan Tian building.
The moves will allow us to connect the hands so that they start to influence the energy on the inside of the body (in the location of the Dan Tian). When we start to move the hands (palms) we start to shape this field of energy, so that we can build this Dan Tian container.
Date: Saturday, August 29th, 2020
Time: 10am – 12.45pm (UK time)
Venue: Online, via Zoom
Cost: £20.00
Who is this workshop suitable for?
This workshop is suitable for those who have some experience of qigong already. It isn’t suitable for complete beginners.
You don’t need to have attended any of my classes beforehand.
General Details: Parts of this workshop will involve sitting. Sitting on a chair or the floor is fine, so please have the necessary items handy for this.
There will be ample breaks during the workshop for refreshments and toilet visits!
Registration and payment:
By PayPal
Please make your payment using the section below and this will automatically register you for the workshop. The email address supplied will be used to send you the Zoom link for joining the workshop.
By Bank Transfer
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How to connect to the online session
The link to join the session will be sent out in an email the evening before.
The workshop will open at 9.45am to give you chance to connect and make any necessary adjustments.
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