Class Information
All sessions begin with some time to disengage from your responsibilities in the outside world. By either standing, sitting or lying down you will be encouraged to become aware of how you are feeling in your body and how to make subtle adjustments for an aligned and more comfortable posture (akin to Alexander Technique). This creates a personal awareness that notices where tensions being are held in your body, then you can intend them to let go. Make a conscious connection to the Earth, sink down to meet its constant support.
We then go on to practise synchronised movement with a natural breathing rhythm, giving your mind focus and your body release. As you begin to explore these repeated movements, you will notice your joints feel more flexible as the chi is freed up and muscle tension is released. You will feel more graceful, balanced and energised. Underpinning Chi Kung theory and practice is the Taoist understanding of yin yang, stillness and movement, in and out, up and down, light and dark. These principles are reflected in the movements and postures you will experience in the class.
All sessions complete with a quiet time to reflect and enjoy stillness.
Chi Kung can be adapted for all ages and abilities, from children to the elderly, novices to adepts, the physically challenged to the martial Master and everyone in between!
Overview of current classes on offer
Wednesday evening Fenwick2 Pikes Hill 7-8.30pm
Courses runs for 6 weeks, usually alongside term times and are for students
who have a real interest in working harmoniously with their mind, body
and spirit. It is useful if you have had some experience with Tai Chi,
Yoga, Pilates and/or Meditation.
Thursday morning Lymington Health and Leisure Centre
BEGINNERS and G.P. Referrals 10.15-11.45am
These sessions are run on a 'drop in' basis and have people from all walks
of life and range of abilities The structure is different from other classes
as the session begins seated. This enables the participants to relax more
if they have particular concerns around standing for too long, and is
a great introduction for anyone who has not experienced this type of exercising
before. It feels more accessible for those who are unable to perhaps attend
a gym or such-like due to physical challenges of one kind or another.
The Meditation that follows from 11.45-12.30 (also runs as a separate session) and includes themes from nature to assist you in your focus and space for stillness.
To read a story from a lady who has cerebral palsy and fibromyalgia and has spent some of her life in a wheelchair but can now walk unaided see 'Carole's story'.
Exercises from this class have been taken into daycare centres to introduce these benefits to the older generation, with good results, particularly around joint mobilisation and balance issues.
G.P. referrals come through the centres Healthy Horizons programme recommended
by your G.P. at either New Milton and Lymington.
The New Milton session is on a Friday morning, see below.
The first Thursday in every month offers a one hour introduction to Chi Kung session from 11.45-12.45.
Thursday evening New Milton Health and Leisure Centre
BEGINNERS 6.15-7.15pm
This course runs alongside term times and is open to all with the first
session of any course as a trial.
IMPROVERS 7.15-8.45pm
This course runs alongside term times. For students who have a real interest
in deepening their understanding of Chi Kung and have had experience with
Tai Chi, Yoga, Pilates and/or Meditation. Colour Mirrors elemental and
angel spritzers accompany these sessions by way of support and connection
to the still space deep inside you. It is suggested you do at least two
terms at the beginners level before commencing this class.
ELEMENTAL CHI KUNG, 8.45 – 9.15pm
In this class we explore the element of the season with specific exercises
and walks and is open to more experienced practitioners who have attended
the class before and who wish to go deeper into the training.
Friday morning New Milton Health and Leisure Centre
IMPROVERS 10.30-12.00pm
This course runs alongside term times.For students who have a real interest
in deepening their understanding of Chi Kung and have had experience with
Tai Chi, Yoga, Pilates and/or Meditation. Colour Mirrors elemental and
angel spritzers accompany these sessions by way of support and connection
to the still space deep inside you. It is suggested you do at least two
terms at the beginners level before commencing this class.
BEGINNERS and G.P. referrals 12.00-1.00pm
This course runs alongside term times and is open to all with the first
session of any course as a trial.
You can be referred to this class from the Healthy Horizons programme
at a reduced cost.
Friday evening Lymington Health and Leisure Centre
IMPROVERS 7.00-9.00pm
This course runs alongside term times. For students who have a real interest
in deepening their understanding of Chi Kung and have had experience with
Tai Chi, Yoga, Pilates and/or Meditation. The session completes with a
20 minute meditation on an elemental Taoist theme from the Chi Kung. Colour
Mirrors elemental and angel spritzers accompany these sessions by way
of support and connection to the still space deep inside you. It is suggested
you do at least two terms at the beginners level before commencing this
class.
For more information about all these classes see Class Times
