Clare Ballard DO
Osteopathy, Cranial Osteopathy and Qigong
In Stroud
Spring practice : Fundamentals of Qigong
Monday mornings : Qigong for Health and Wellbeing
In this class we will start from fundamental practice and include work for balance, stability, fluidity of movement, breath, flow and integration of body, heart and mind. We will base the class on the simple and elegant Shibashi set 1 and moving gently into set 2. It is easy to learn and memorise and is a foundational practice. We will thread this in with warm ups, 5 Element forms and other things that feel relevant as the term progresses. I always try to allow an element of spontineity in response to the moment and the need. The class is enjoyable and relaxing with a little challenge. All welcome
read more...Late spring and summer practice : Qigong Form and Flow
The gentle but powerful Qigong forms we work with are easily accessable and pleasurable to do. In the practice we work sometimes very gently and sometimes with a little more vigor to cultivate and support the body's energy or qi bringing qualities, for example, of flow, groundedness, steadiness, strength and flexibility and open heartedness. People find that it supports general health, wellbeing and a sense of nourishment and relaxation.
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