Winter wellness evening Tai Chi Qigong & Yin Restorative Yoga – Transition to winter
Join us for our winter Yin Yang rebalancing practice of Tai Chi Qigong and restorative Yin & Yoga – finishing with Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep) to close the evening..
This busy time of year can be so demanding and stressful on both body and mind – through this evening we will release tension and stress, rest and immerse ourselves in nourishing practices, to soothe and align mind, body and soul, letting go. of the year to bring harmony for the new year and the new possibilities to come.
Lily will guide a fun and flowing practice of Tai Chi and Qigong to refresh our energies and nourish our soul, releasing stagnant Qi, stiffness and tightness through the release of muscles, tendons and joints. She will introduce traditional Chinese medicine for self-cultivation (Yang Sheng), to improve health and well-being to preserve quality of life, and discover how to use simple acupressure points to help stimulate Qi and improve our immune system.
This will be followed by a deeply nourishing Yin and Restorative Yoga practice to restore the flow of Qi energy throughout the body, transitioning into a deeply relaxing 30 minute Yoga Nidra practice with David – also known as Yogic Sleep – a practice of meditation and conscious relaxation that induces a total physical state, mental and emotional relaxation.
Closing the evening with light refreshments, discussion and farewells as our evening ends peacefully.
Beginners welcome, suitable for all
Details & Reservation
- Date: Sunday December 3
- Location: Windmill Hill Golf Center
- Time: 4 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Practical – 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Soft drinks and appetizers – until 6:45 p.m. - Investment: £36
These events are very popular and spaces are allocated on a first come, first served basis, book now to avoid disappointment.
Tranquility and peace are the most wonderful gift you can give yourself – Treat yourself to this wonderful Eastern and Western practice of Qigong and Yin Yoga to transition into the winter season.
Benefits of Tai Chi and Qi Gong
Tai Chi and Qigong improve flexibility, balance and muscle strength – and have a beneficial effect on the respiratory system. Each exercise features gentle, wide, regular movements that invigorate the limbs and internal organs.
Who is it for?
Tai Chi & Qigong and Yin & Restorative Yoga are suitable for “all bodies”, whether you are new to Tai Chi Qigong & Yoga or a regular yoga practitioner.
The postures practiced in these styles of tai chi qigong and yoga are passive and designed to stimulate the meridian energy pathways and the parasympathetic nervous system, inducing a state of harmony and balance of the mind, body and soul. ‘spirit.
Complete beginners are welcome.
Why Tai Chi Qigong:
Qi: Air, energy, vital force, breath, vital energy.
Gong: effort, discipline, skill, movement.
- Suitable for all ages and levels, Qigong requires no equipment and is easy to practice anywhere. It strengthens immunity, develops internal endurance, relieves chronic illnesses and relieves common remedies by stimulating the flow of Qi energy.
- Qigong is a Chinese system of holistic health practice, Qigong brings the body, breath and mind together to perform slow movements, opening the flow of vital Qi energy in the meridians.
- Qigong movements warm the tendons, ligaments and muscles; tone vital organs and connective tissues; improves circulation in the body, helping chronic illnesses, stress
- Calms mental and emotional states
- Qigong can harmonize, strengthen and have a healing effect on the functioning of internal organs and body systems.
- Qigong is gentle, relaxed, slow, flowing and consistent like flowing water or floating clouds.
- Qigong is an aspect of Chinese medicine since yoga is part of Ayurveda.
- Historically, yoga and Qigong have different movements, postures, and focus, but they both similarly use breathing to move energy and invoke a meditative state. Yoga and Qigong can also be used together to bring heightened awareness.
What is Yin and Restorative Yoga?
- Yin and restorative yoga uses poses held passively, typically for 3-5 minutes, to stimulate, align and unblock the energy pathways of the body’s myofascial meridians, restoring Qi (prana) energy and calming the nervous system; bring the mind, body and spirit back into balance.
- Becoming still in a pose and staying for a period of time creates space, allowing often unconscious sensations and emotions to surface and release from your system. This way you clear the mind without getting caught up in the stories of these emotions.
- Yin Yoga is especially for you if your energy levels seem depleted or you are overstimulated with an overactive mind or your energy levels are erratic.
The combined benefits of Tai Chi Qigong and Yoga
- Calms and balances the mind and body
- Reduces stress and anxiety
- Increases circulation
- Improves flexibility
- Releases fascia and improves joint mobility
- Balances internal organs and improves circulation of Qi (prana)
Advice
- Find your appropriate edge: Move slowly and gently into the pose. Don’t go straight to the “max” in the pose and never stretch to the point that you cause pain.
- Stillness: Consciously try to relax into the pose and stay still, without moving too much or adjusting the position too much.