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Qigong - "The Movement of Now"
Qigong (“chi-Kung”) is a traditional Chinese Mind, Body and Spirit practice that combines slow graceful movements with mental concentration and breathing to increase and balance a person’s vital energy. It is also been used as a means to aid with spiritual awakening.
Qi (or chi) is often translated as life energy, referring to energy circulating through the body and Gong (or kung) is often translated as cultivation or work. The two words are combined to describe a practice to cultivate and balance life energy. If you have good Chi, it promotes good health. |
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Qigong classes are held on the following days and times.
- Every week on a Friday 7pm UK time / 2pm ET - Seated Qigong (online)
- 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month on Awakening Together. Click Here for more details.
- Starting on the 2nd September, live classes will be held at Birstall Community Centre, Market Street, Birstall, West Yorkshire, WF17 9EN, 10:30am to 11:30am. (There is limited parking at the venue so please park considerately and allow time to find a parking space. Please note, there will be no refreshments available, however, you are welcome to bring your own drinks). There is a £7 introductory offer for this class for everyone. If you are paying via PayPal, please use the donation button below. Please note the Qigong class on the 9th September is at 12:30 - 13:30. The trust that runs the Community Centre have requested face coverings should still be worn if not exempt, when entering the building. Once you are at the class then the coverings can be removed. You can also join this class online. Simply pay via PayPal and a Zoom link will be sent to you to join the class.
If you'd like to reserve a place on any classes or are interested in learning Qigong, please email Ian at peacefulexperience@gmail.com and then use Paypal buttons below if booking a class online. For live classes you can also pay on the day.
For online classes a video conference link will then be sent to you before the class starts.
For online classes a video conference link will then be sent to you before the class starts.
Please pay by using the buttons below.
For those who are struggling financially in the current situation, for any of the Qigong classes, please feel free to join and give any donation rather than pay the full amount. (Suggested donation of £7 - £10 per class). For in person classes you can also pay cash on the day.
For those who are struggling financially in the current situation, for any of the Qigong classes, please feel free to join and give any donation rather than pay the full amount. (Suggested donation of £7 - £10 per class). For in person classes you can also pay cash on the day.
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Qigong Class - £10
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Qigong Class Donation
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1:1 sessions are also available.
Please email peacefulexperience@gmail.com if you would like to book a 1:1 session.
Please email peacefulexperience@gmail.com if you would like to book a 1:1 session.
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Qigong 1:1 Session - £30
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The benefits of practicing Qigong are the same as Meditation and Tai Chi including reduced anxiety levels, reduced stress levels, improved energy levels and improved physical, spiritual and emotional well-being. One of the beauties of Qigong is its simplicity and you can practice anywhere.
Through simple movements and breathing techniques more Qi will be encouraged to flow and this will help you feel more relaxed and peaceful. Qigong can be described as a standing, moving meditation and is suitable for everyone including people who struggle to sit to meditate. Another advantage of Qigong is you don't have to be particularly fit or flexible when you start so you can pick up many of the forms quickly and then you can feel the benefits straight away. |
Testimonial's from attendee's are shown below.
"My first ever experience of Qigong was through Ian's teachings. I was taking a meditation workshop, and he had been invited to start the day off with an hour of Qigong. After that session, I felt so relaxed and present in my body that I had to take more of his classes. I've taken both Qigong and meditation classes from Ian, and his approach to both practices comes from a place of simplicity and efficiency.
Ian's approach to teaching, above all, aims to help you feel at peace and connect with the Home in the Heart, our true nature, that we often overlook in our busy lives. After each class I've taken of Ian's, I become flooded with peace, gratitude, and an awareness of the energetic aspect of my being that keeps me grounded and light when moving through the remainder of my day.
I'm very grateful for the kindness, patience, and compassion Ian brings to class, and every interaction we've had outside of it. It's been very important to me that the teachers I engage with are able to carry and live their message outside of their professional lives, and Ian certainly embodies that standard.
I highly recommend Ian McArthur for anyone interested in learning Qigong or meditation."
- Beaux 28/11/2020
Ian's approach to teaching, above all, aims to help you feel at peace and connect with the Home in the Heart, our true nature, that we often overlook in our busy lives. After each class I've taken of Ian's, I become flooded with peace, gratitude, and an awareness of the energetic aspect of my being that keeps me grounded and light when moving through the remainder of my day.
I'm very grateful for the kindness, patience, and compassion Ian brings to class, and every interaction we've had outside of it. It's been very important to me that the teachers I engage with are able to carry and live their message outside of their professional lives, and Ian certainly embodies that standard.
I highly recommend Ian McArthur for anyone interested in learning Qigong or meditation."
- Beaux 28/11/2020
"I have been doing Ian's Seated Qi Qong classes now for a few weeks and really enjoying it. I have done standing Qi Qong in the past but had to stop due to developing a painful medical condition of the feet which makes me unable to stand. I discovered Ian's website and saw he gave Qi Qong classes but on contacting him he said he was interested in doing a seated class. I can thoroughly recommend this class, especially for people like myself who cannot partake in the usual classes offered due to medical conditions etc. Ian is a good teacher, explaining the movements, giving us techniques that we can easily practice at home on a daily basis, going over things and adding new movements each class, which is great. As well as being excellent for my wellbeing, it also helps me cope with daily pain, and allows me to get back into a class. I am also doing Ian's meditation class and am finding that very beneficial too."
- Brenda 09/2020
- Brenda 09/2020
"I attended this class/event. I enjoyed it.
Because this method involves light, gentle movements It's therefore a tangible method/practice to use for health and well-being (providing and achieving more calm and inner peace in what is or can be a chaotic outer world with the pushes and pulls on the mind and body.
Simple methods were taught.
The host provides a nice, relaxing space - which is important to feel a soothing vibe from the environment when learning a new method."
- NS
Because this method involves light, gentle movements It's therefore a tangible method/practice to use for health and well-being (providing and achieving more calm and inner peace in what is or can be a chaotic outer world with the pushes and pulls on the mind and body.
Simple methods were taught.
The host provides a nice, relaxing space - which is important to feel a soothing vibe from the environment when learning a new method."
- NS
"I was invited to attend a Qigong class, and as I had never heard of this technique was interested to find out more. The class was lead by Ian who talked through the history of Qigong alongside the demonstration of the different movements. It was informative as well as a restful, peaceful class. I have attended further classes and am learning new techniques each time. I always feel at peace and re-energised after the classes and am practicing the technique at home. Ian is always more than happy to go through any techniques again, either at class or to be contacted between classes. I would recommend this peaceful, relaxing form of exercise. I would highly recommend these classes." - Claire