Qigong combines movement, meditation, and breath control to cultivate and balance the body's vital energy as a form of inner alchemy. Although not as well known as its cousin Tai Chi, Qigong is more focused on health and is quicker and easier to learn. Qigong can help clear away blockages, and also enhance your energy levels, charging yourself up with vital energy. Some practices are static, where a student holds a single position for an extended period while focusing internally. Others are more free-flowing, allowing the energy to move more vigorously, so the student is left feeling cleansed and refreshed. At its highest levels, Qigong can bring about spiritual enhancement and character development.
Qigong
My Story
I was first exposed to Qigong on my travels in China, but it was actually in the UK when I first really began to study. I learned several styles over the years, under many teachers and schools such as Yang Martial Arts Association, Shaolin Wahnam, Spring Forest Qigong, and White Tiger Qigong.
My experience of Qigong has been transformational and vital in maintaining my wellbeing. There have been many times where I just haven’t felt myself, so I’ve taken myself off to do some Qigong where I’ve managed to release some trapped energy, or stretch out some part of my body that wasn’t happy.
Now in my forties, my mobility is better than it was when I was twenty. Old persistent injuries have improved or healed completely. I’m more aware of my own energy and the energy of others, and if I ever feel the well beginning to run dry, I know exactly how to top it up.
What you can expect
On a purely physical level, Qigong students will feel stronger, more flexible, free from pain, and will develop enhanced agility. Students will learn to master their breath, learning to create instant calm and release excess tension.
With dedicated practice, students will be able to adjust their own emotional states at will, transmuting fear into courage, anger into forgiveness and grief into acceptance.
In-Person Sessions
I offer classes in Barmouth and the surrounding areas. I share upcoming sessions and special events on Facebook and Instagram as they’re scheduled, so do follow along to keep informed about what’s coming next.
White Tiger
At FireFlow we specialise in the White Tiger Internal Alchemy and Five Element Qigong which is famous for its ability to enhance mobility, nourish the internal organs and provide an effective and methodical system of balancing the emotions.
WhiteTiger Qigong blends ancient Taoist Qigong, Medical Qigong and modern science to provide you with cutting-edge tools that reach back to the ancient past and look towards the future.