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 classes
Wednesday evening TAI CHI New Milton Health and Leisure Centre
BEGINNERS 7.30-8.30pm
This class is a great introduction to the Yang family style Beiijing 24 form.
Including classic positions, parting the horses mane, holding the sphere, White crane spreads it's wings
and much more. This Tai Chi form is taught thoroughly with
Chi Kung awareness deeply at its roots, increasing your balance, co-ordination and confidence.
Thursday morning CHI KUNG 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 with a seated meditation around the posture and breath.
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 exercise form
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.
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.
Thursday morning MEDITATION Lymington Health and Leisure Centre
This follows on from the Chi Kung, from 12.00-12.45 and runs as a separate
course although although you will benefit more from having done the Chi Kung before,
as the mind is happier to quieten down when the body has been stimuated. Colour Mirrors bottles and
spritzers accompany these sessions by way of support and connection to where you are right now
and help to decipher colour messages received both before and when experiencing meditation.
Taoist Meditation includes elemental themes from nature to assist you in your focussing space and
quest for stillness. See more on the 'About Meditation' page
Thursday evening CHI KUNG New Milton Health and Leisure Centre
BEGINNERS 6.15-7.15pm
This course introduces the Chi Kung approach to exercising including;
Posture - both lying down and standing
Breathing - to release tension and promote effective exchange of gases
Joint mobilisation - flexibility of movement
Mind and body awareness - how to work with your integrity
This course is open to anyone with an interest in a more respectful and holistic way of training, with the first session of any course as a trial.
IMPROVERS 7.15-8.45pm
For students who have a real interest in deepening their understanding of Chi.
Experience a clearing of your system that invites fresh new energy in, so a calm sense of
revitalisation can become real for you. 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.
Friday evening TAI CHI Lymington Health and Leisure Centre
BEGINNERS 6.15-7.15pm
This class is a great introduction to the Yang family style Beiijing 24 form.
Including classic positions, parting the horses mane, holding the sphere, White crane spreads it's wings
and much more. This Tai Chi form is taught thoroughly with
Chi Kung awareness deeply at its roots, increasing your balance, co-ordination and confidence.
Friday evening CHI KUNG Lymington Health and Leisure Centre
IMPROVERS 7.15-9.15pm
For students who have a real interest in deepening their understanding of Chi.
Experience a clearing of your system that invites fresh new energy in, so a calm sense of
revitalisation can become real for you.
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
