Qigong

What is qigong/chi kung?
Standing and moving exercises that require low effort.

Relax
Qigong must be performed without tensing the muscles.

Lengthen
Often people have closed, hunched, stooped posture and tense muscles. Instead of contracting the body, we learn how to lengthen and open it.

What does qigong involve?
• Starts simple
• Becomes more challenging
• Increases stamina
• Promotes endurance
• Improves balance
• Stress-relief
• Calm mind
• Composed emotions
• Energises
• No strain
• Strength-building
• Mobile joints
• Relaxed muscles
• Natural movement
• Skeletal alignment
• Poise
• Coordination
• Low-impact
• Becomes as challenging as yoga

Balance & stamina
The exercises are performed standing up.

Who learns qigong?
Qigong is studied by all students in our school