Introduction to Qigong

This six week online course will introduce you to simple Qigong exercises along with the underlying theories & concepts behind them. In addition to each 45 minute session, reading assignments and questionnaires will be provided to further enrich your learning process.

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• Session 1

  • Build a basic understanding of Qi & Qigong concepts

    • ​​What are the purposes and benefits to Qigong practice?

    • ​​What are the different schools of Qigong?

    • What is the importance of breathing?

  • Simple stationary Qigong exercises

  • Chest & abdominal breathing techniques
     

• Session 2

  • Learn and understand basic Qigong terminology

  • Discuss the energy structure & energy body

  • What are Normal Abdominal Breathing & Reverse Abdominal Breathing?

    • How to practice them?

    • Apply Reverse Abdominal Breathing to simple Qigong exercises
       

• ​Session 3

  • ​What are the Five Regulatings?

    • Discuss the concepts of Body, Breath, Mind, Qi, and Spirit

    • Learn to regulate the body your breathing

    • Coordinate breathing with exercises

  • Grasp the concept of spine waving
     

• Session 4

  • What is Dan Tian Breathing? – Connecting to the Center of Gravity. Girdle Vessel Breathing (Purpose & Benefits). Practical Introduction to Girdle Vessel Breathing.
     

• Session 5

  • Introduction to Four Season Qigong – Connection to the Organs & Relation to the Seasons. Applied exercises to All Seasons to Enhance Body Awareness & Organ Health.
     

• ​​Session 6

  • Review Session 1 – 5 (Q&A). Short Self-Massage/Stimulation Routine. Next steps: “Where to go from here?”

Instructor:

Frank Verhülsdonk

Introduction to Qigong

Build Your Foundation

Regardless of your reasons for practicing, all students begin their journey with Taijiquan fundamentals.

Our introduction course includes:

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• Taijiquan Basics drills

• Taiji Qigong and White Crane Qigong

• Part 1 of the Yang-style Long Form