Qigong, Ground & Sound

About this event

All levels and all ages, young, old, and everything in between will enjoy this hour of self-care. We will work with the meridians, energy, physicality and chakras. This class is a mix of seated, standing, meditation, and breathwork. Qigong can be a moving meditation and a seated practice. We work with the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual bodies in this class. We will release blocks, energize/charge, balance/align, and harmonize our entire system. Just bring yourself and a yoga mat. We have bolsters and blankets for your use. If you need a chair for seated practice a few of those are available as well. After the qigong practice we will move into grounding and a relaxing restorative pose to enjoy the healing vibrations of sound. This will include things such as crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls, didgeridoo, gongs, drums, keyboard or even a guitar.... Savasana will conclude our class. Qigong is the study and practice of internal energy. For our purposes, the study and practice of Qi circulation with the body. In this class we will practice moving our Qi which is led by the mind. We will move through sitting and standing exercises to assist this process, but always in a gentle accessible way. One may visualize Qi traveling through the body, feel it, or both! Qigong is known to help with blood pressure regulation, reduction of stress and build stamina, improved cardiovascular respiratory/lymphatic/digestive/immune functions, longevity, and more. Qi/Chi is energy, specifically bioelectrical energy which runs through the body. The gong in Qigong refers to the effort that goes into the study and practice of Qi. In this class we move Qi through the 12 channels of meridians throughout the body. The meridians correspond with the body's major organs. We work with eight vessels in the body that act as reservoirs for Qi. Posture tips will be discussed in class as we join together to promote well being in body, mind and spirit. This moving meditation will bring more Qi into your body which you can use throughout your day and in your life. Who doesn't enjoy having more energy?

From EssentialZen Yoga Studio