Clare Ballard DO
Osteopathy, Cranial Osteopathy and Qigong
In Stroud
Autumn 25: Fundamentals of Qigong practice
This class will be a foundational class including work for balance and stability, supporting fluididy of movement , breath and whole body integration. We will base the class on the simple and elegant Shibashi set one. It is easy to learn and memorise and so useful as a base for any ongoing practice. We will thread this in with warm ups, 5 Element forms, balance 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.
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In this class we will continue exploring the second set of the Tai Chi Qigong Shibashi. It is suitable for all but people who have done some qigong, Tai qi or movement practice before will find it easieer. It is not at all difficult but it is a little more dynamic than the set one practice. We will continue to explore the fundimentals of Qigong practice with warm up, some 5 element forms, and other relevant forms. We finish in silence and stillness.
You are welcome to come as a drop in and with regular practice ones' embodiment and understanding develops.
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Qigong and Embodied Practice
Autumn Friday afternoons
I have been thinking for a while that I would like to offer some longer classes and am taking the opportunity this Autumn to share three Friday afternoon sessions to explore this Qigong practice that supports our Body Mind and Hearts in an ongoing way. We will take time to settle into the body and some simple forms, allow time for breathwork, meditation, conversation, improvisation and what arises.
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