Practising CHI KUNG we can smooth, regulate and boost the flow of energy in the body.
What is CHI KUNG
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Chi Kung (or Qi Gong) is a practise, based in Taoist philosophy, of cultivating and moving our Chi or vital energy. It looks a little like Tai Chi, but instead of learning a sequence of movements that are strung together, Qi Gong forms tend to be simpler, and are more focused on bringing health and balance to your body. We practise curiosity and awareness of ourselves; our posture; our physical habits; how we breathe and the quality of our feeling, sensation or our Chi; and how and where we hold tension. Then using Chi Kung postures and movements (or forms) we open and strengthen some parts of our bodies, while releasing and allowing other parts of our bodies to become softer and more relaxed, moving the Chi to build health.
Specific forms can target specific areas of our bodies or health or can be appropriate to changing seasons. |
“It’s the best way I have found to consistently maintain and improve my own health." - Lizzie Slowe
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Chi Kung Class
Simple warm ups and postures (both still and standing) are learnt and practised. None of it is complicated, and can be practised by absolutely anyone - beginners and advanced practitioners alike will do the same exercises, but the experience does unfold with time. We can encourage various paths or aspects of our energy with specifically targeted forms, for instance, seasonal movements, or forms specifically to calm, ground or energise.
Benefits can be felt immediately, however after a few sessions effects may become more pronounced. The saying goes that every time you do a Chi Kung practise you place a sheet of paper on a stack (the stack being your “pile of good health”). It doesn’t matter whether you practise consecutive days or not, but every practise increases your good health.
Lizzie's classes are experiential and informative, as well as being fun and unpressured.
Benefits can be felt immediately, however after a few sessions effects may become more pronounced. The saying goes that every time you do a Chi Kung practise you place a sheet of paper on a stack (the stack being your “pile of good health”). It doesn’t matter whether you practise consecutive days or not, but every practise increases your good health.
Lizzie's classes are experiential and informative, as well as being fun and unpressured.
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Chi Kung is a practise which combines simple gentle movements with awareness and breathing to support greater health and happiness.
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Current class times, cost and location
Lizzie runs a drop in Chi Kung class suitable for beginners and advanced practitioners alike in Chichester.
Friday mornings (excluding bank holidays) 9.25-10.25am at the New Dojo, The New Park Centre, New Park Road, Chichester.
Cost £8 Payment by cash or card on attending.
Friday mornings (excluding bank holidays) 9.25-10.25am at the New Dojo, The New Park Centre, New Park Road, Chichester.
Cost £8 Payment by cash or card on attending.
The Living Art of CHI KUNG
A Book by Lizzie Slowe
"THE LIVING ART OF CHI KUNG is an accessible manual, taking the reader through how, what and why to practise CHI KUNG..
CHI KUNG has a remarkable relevance to life today, as do the Taoist principles on which it is based.
CHI KUNG has a remarkable relevance to life today, as do the Taoist principles on which it is based.
The ancient Taoist teachings and practises are made simple and approachable with a combination of unique descriptions, analogies, anecdotes and illustrations. The title of the book encapsulates my intention of taking the ancient Taoist art and making it accessible and relatable, of pointing towards possibilities, rather than being a focused academic text.
I’ve aimed to convey the subtleties of practise and their relevance today, and provide an accessible manual for anyone who’s interested in
CHI KUNG, or even just some body focused awareness."
I’ve aimed to convey the subtleties of practise and their relevance today, and provide an accessible manual for anyone who’s interested in
CHI KUNG, or even just some body focused awareness."
Contact
I am always happy to answer any questions or queries you may have.
For more information or to book a session:
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phone
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address
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Well Cottage, Chapel Lane
Oakwood, Chichester West Sussex . PO18 9AW |
email
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lizzie.slowe@gmail.com
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