What is Qi Gong?
"Qi" is the Chinese word for "life force energy", or the animating power that moves through all living things. When we are in good health, the Qi in our body flows smoothly like a clear stream, rather than being blocked, polluted or stagnant.
"Gong" means "work" or "benefits acquired through perseverance and practice".
Thus Qi Gong means working with life force energy to improve the health and harmony of body, mind and spirit.
What does Qi Gong involve?
Qi Gong is a system of exercises which include breathing techniques, energy activating exercises, gentle flowing movements, standing postures, visualisation and meditation.
Through these methods, Qi is accumulated and stored in the body, like filling a reservoir.
Practising Qi Gong enhances our internal reserves of energy & helps to nurture wellness.
What's a Qi Gong session like?
In our practice, we tend to start with warm up and stretching exercises to activate the Qi and release any energy that is stuck within the body. Then we move into some gentle flowing movements designed to build and circulate healthy Qi.
We often finish with a soothing meditation to further calm the mind and embed the energetic benefits we have cultivated.
Qi Gong is suitable for all ages and abilities. Whilst usually done in a standing position, it can also be done seated.
What Qi Gong classes do you run?
My current class timetable is as follows:
| Monday 9.30-10.30am | Eaton Village Hall, Vicarage Close, Eaton, Nr. Grantham, NG32 1SP |
| Tuesday 8-8.30am | Beeston, Nottingham |
| Tuesday 9-9.30am | Beeston, Nottingham |
| Thursday 12.30-1pm | The Fox, Main Street, Kirton, Nr. Newark, NG22 9LP |
| Friday 12.30-1.30pm | The Pearson Centre, 2 Nuart Road, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 2NH |
Plus regular longer workshops & ad hoc sessions throughout the year. These are often outdoors.
I'm happy to discuss 1-1 or small group sessions on a private basis.
Student Feedback
"I can honestly say that starting Qi Gong with Caroline has been the best thing for my overall wellbeing & flexibility. The one hour sessions practising Qi Gong followed by meditation have been so beneficial for me. Caroline is such an excellent teacher - so professional, friendly, empathetic, knowledgeable and a lot of fun! I look forward to my weekly session & can't imagine life without it!"
"I haven't felt so relaxed since 2009!"
"I've been attending Caroline's Qi Gong classes for about a year & find this a good practice for my day-to-day wellbeing as well as for managing some stressful times. I recommend the classes as Qi Gong is a very accessible yet powerful practice & Caroline is a lovely teacher!"
"This is now the highlight of my week!"
"Thank you Caroline for a wonderful session. It was great to share the experience with such a lovely group. We were so lucky with the weather".
