Qigong Midlands

27/01/2025

Chinese New Year – Wednesday 29th January 2025

We welcome the Year of the Wood Snake. In Chinese astrology, the Wood Snake symbolises wisdom, transformation, adaptability, and grounded growth.

If we can align with the snake’s innate sensitivity, intuition, and grace, 2025 promises to be a good year to reflect on the past and embrace inner wisdom.

People born in the Year of the Snake are said to be wise, intuitive, and charming, and to have a deep understanding of people and situations.

This week we will practice some exercises to say farewell to the year of the Dragon, and some snake qigong to welcome the year of the Snake.

Online classes Monday evening, Wednesday morning. Message me for link.

13/01/2025

Winter classes 2025.

Classes are continuing throughout January and February. Join online from comfort of your own home when we will practice various health exercises comprising movement and breath, breath work, self applied massage and meditation/visualisation.

Improve your flexibility, reduce tension and anxiety and generally feel the benefits of this ancient Chinese health art.

Classes :
Monday 7pm
Wednesday 10.30am
Cost £5 per class per household. After expenses balance goes to Russel Trust Charities (Food bank)

Message or e mail me (philip_skelton@yahoo.com) for zoom link and payment details.

05/06/2024

Long-Term Tai Chi for Parkinson's Patients May Improve Cognition

Tai chi (and qigong) eased non-motor symptoms in patients in a yearlong trial in China. The researchers also noted that tai chi is safe for Parkinson's patients.

Long-term practice of tai chi for Parkinson's led to less daytime sleepiness at six months, and improved cognition at one year for patients.

04/06/2024

On Wednesday mornings in June and July, the online sessions are exploring seated qigong including the eight brocades of Li Ching-Yun.
Seated qigong is beneficial to those of limited mobility, persons recovering from operations or those who lack energy or suffer from chronic fatigue. For the able bodied, by being seated, there is greater work on the spine, improving flexibility, the immune system and overall health. Those who wish, can perform the sets standing.
Contact me for details.

10/02/2024

Happy Chinese New Year - the year of the Yin Wood Dragon

Online Qigong classes resume Monday 19 February and Wednesday 21 February. Message me for details.

15/01/2024

Year of the Yin Wood Dragon. Commences 10 February 2024

The Wood Dragon is one of the 60-year cycle of animals and elements in the Chinese zodiac. 🐲 The Wood Dragon combines the qualities of the dragon, such as courage, charisma and leadership, with the qualities of the wood element, such as flexibility, generosity and cooperation. 🌳

The Year of the Wood Dragon 2024 is a year of great potential and prosperity for the world. 🌍 The Wood Dragon brings a positive energy that stimulates creativity, innovation and growth. 🌟 The Wood Dragon also fosters harmony, balance and peace in nature and in society. 🕊

In 2024, we can enjoy the benefits of the Wood Dragon's influence in our personal and professional lives. 🙌 The Wood Dragon supports us to pursue our goals and passions with confidence and enthusiasm. 🔥 The Wood Dragon also encourages us to share our gifts and talents with others and to collaborate for the common good. 💞

The Year of the Wood Dragon 2024 is a splendid time to celebrate our individuality and our connectedness. 🎉 The Wood Dragon invites us to be authentic, adventurous and optimistic in our expression. 🎭 The Wood Dragon reminds us that we are all part of a bigger picture and that we can make a positive impact in the world. 💫 Let's embrace the Year of the Wood Dragon 2024 with gratitude, joy and love. 💕

23/12/2023

Have you seen my YouTube channel? Philip's Qigong
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx6bMNUkIF5M0j32PGuiryQ

They are not the most professionally edited but are about Qigong, not editing skills.

A number of specific exercises (Seven days of Qigong) plus some old class recordings and holiday specials (for my class when I am away).

Enjoy

12/07/2023

Our online classes are still popular. Some simple breath work, stretching to free up muscles and meridians to allow for movement of qi, standard qigong routines, gentle self massage and visualisation/meditation to finish. Includes some Traditional Chinese Medicine and a bit of philosophy

No prior experience of Tai Chi, Qigong, yoga or other similar arts required. Just follow along under guidance.
Monday's 7pm
Wednesdays 10.30 am
Classes last 60 to 75 mins, cost £5 per class per household. After expenses, contribution made each month to cost of living charities.
E mail for weekly zoom link philip_skelton@yahoo.com