QiFlow Manor

13/10/2024

Our QiGong sessions are Moving Indoors for the Winter Season!❄️

As the colder months are approaching, we're excited to let you know that starting 14th October, our classes will be held at the BeePark Community Hall, Manorhamilton 🏠✨.

Starting Date:
Monday, 14th October ⏰ at 5:30 pm

🕒 No need to book in advance – these are Monday drop-in sessions, so feel free to join whenever you're available! Newcomers are warmly welcome – whether you're trying Qi Gong for the first time or returning to deepen your practice.

🌿 What is QiGong:
Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese practice that combines gentle movements, controlled breathing, and focused intention to cultivate and balance the body's vital energy, or "qi." It promotes relaxation, improves physical health, enhances mental clarity, and supports emotional well-being. Often practiced as a moving meditation, Qi Gong can be adapted to any fitness level and is valued for its holistic approach to health and wellness.

Looking forward to seeing you all on Mondays at 5:30 pm @ Bee Park Hall! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. Stay warm and let's keep moving! 💪😊

11/07/2024

I’m excited to share that I’ve recently had the incredible opportunity to revise the Five Animal Frolics series with Professor Hu Xiaofei, a distinguished expert in Qi Gong and traditional Chinese medicine! 🌟✨

🌿 What is Five Animal Frolics (Wi Qin Xi 五禽戏)? It’s an ancient Qi Gong practice inspired by Taoist sages who observed nature to create exercises that mirror the movements of five powerful animals: the Tiger, Deer, Bear, Monkey, and Bird. Each animal represents unique qualities like strength, flexibility, and vitality. 🐅🦌🐻🐒🦜

🌟 Why Animals? Animals have incredible gifts—think of a dog’s amazing sense of smell or a cat’s impressive climbing skills. The Five Animal Frolics teaches us how to channel these natural strengths into our own lives for better health and balance. 🌿✨

💡 A Bit of History: This practice was created by the Taoist sage Hua Tuo 1800 yeas ago, who was also China’s first surgeon to use anaesthesia! His teachings on the Five Animal Frolics aimed to improve health and longevity through playful and effective exercises. 🏆

💪 What Can You Learn? The Five Animal Frolics helps balance your body’s energy, promotes wellness, and offers a fun way to stay fit. Curious to learn more? Join us in our Summer Sessions in Manorhamilton Sports Ground every Monday @5:30! 🌟🌿

05/07/2024

Have you ever heard of QiGong? It's an ancient Chinese practice that combines gentle movements, meditation, and controlled breathing to enhance your overall well-being. Whether you're looking to reduce stress or boost your physical health, QiGong has something for everyone. Here are some of the amazing benefits you can experience:

Stress Reduction 😌
Calm your mind and body with QiGong's meditative practices. The rhythmic movements and deep breathing techniques help lower stress hormones, promoting a sense of peace and relaxation.

Improved Flexibility and Balance 🧘‍♀️
QiGong exercises gently stretch and strengthen your muscles, improving your flexibility and balance over time. It's perfect for all fitness levels!

Boosted Immunity 💪
Regular practice of QiGong stimulates your immune system, helping your body fend off illnesses and stay healthy.

Enhanced Energy Levels ⚡
Feel more energized and vibrant! QiGong helps to balance your body's energy (Qi), leaving you feeling revitalized and ready to tackle your day.

Better Mental Clarity 🧠
Clear your mind and enhance your focus. The mindful aspect of QiGong improves mental clarity and cognitive function, making it easier to concentrate and make decisions.

Pain Relief 🌿
Many people find relief from chronic pain through QiGong. Its gentle movements increase circulation and reduce inflammation, which can alleviate discomfort.

Emotional Balance 💖
Cultivate a sense of emotional stability. QiGong practices help regulate your emotions, promoting a balanced and harmonious state of mind.

Ready to experience these benefits for yourself? Join us for QiGong sessions and embark on a journey to better health and well-being! 🌱✨

05/07/2024

01/02/2024

𝓑𝓵𝓮𝓼𝓼𝓮𝓭 𝓦𝓸𝓶𝓪𝓷 𝓬𝓸𝓶𝓮 𝓽𝓸 𝓶𝓮
𝓦𝓸𝓶𝓪𝓷 𝓸𝓯 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓕𝓲𝓻𝓮𝓼,
𝓦𝓸𝓶𝓪𝓷 𝓸𝓯 𝓟𝓸𝓮𝓽𝓻𝔂
𝓑𝓵𝓮𝓼𝓼𝓮𝓭 𝓦𝓸𝓶𝓪𝓷 𝓬𝓸𝓶𝓮 𝓽𝓸 𝓶𝓮
𝓦𝓸𝓶𝓪𝓷 𝓸𝓯 𝓗𝓮𝓪𝓵𝓲𝓷𝓰,
𝓦𝓸𝓶𝓪𝓷 𝓸𝓯 𝓢𝓴𝓲𝓵𝓵𝓯𝓾𝓵 𝓜𝓮𝓪𝓷𝓼
𝓑𝓵𝓮𝓼𝓼𝓮𝓭 𝔀𝓸𝓶𝓪𝓷 𝓸𝓯 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓵𝓪𝓷𝓭
𝓖𝓾𝓲𝓭𝓮 𝓶𝔂 𝓱𝓮𝓪𝓻𝓽 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓰𝓾𝓲𝓭𝓮 𝓶𝔂 𝓱𝓪𝓷𝓭
𝓑𝓵𝓮𝓼𝓼𝓮𝓭 𝓦𝓸𝓶𝓪𝓷 𝓸𝓯 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓼𝓽𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓶𝓼
𝓖𝓾𝓲𝓭𝓮 𝓶𝔂 𝓼𝓸𝓾𝓵 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓰𝓾𝓲𝓭𝓮 𝓶𝔂 𝓭𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓶𝓼
𝓑𝓵𝓮𝓼𝓼𝓮𝓭 𝓦𝓸𝓶𝓪𝓷 𝓸𝓯 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓱𝓲𝓵𝓵𝓼
𝓗𝓮𝓪𝓵 𝓪𝓵𝓵 𝔀𝓸𝓾𝓷𝓭𝓼 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓱𝓮𝓪𝓵 𝓪𝓵𝓵 𝓲𝓵𝓵𝓼
𝓑𝓵𝓮𝓼𝓼𝓮𝓭 𝓦𝓸𝓶𝓪𝓷 𝓸𝓯 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓯𝓵𝓪𝓶𝓮
𝓐𝔀𝓪𝓴𝓮𝓷 𝓶𝓮 𝓽𝓸 𝓻𝓮𝓷𝓮𝔀 𝓪𝓰𝓪𝓲𝓷.

Blessed Woman come to me Woman of the Fires, Woman of Poetry Blessed Woman come to me woman of Healing, Woman of Skillful Means Blessed woman of the land Gui...

27/01/2024

QiGong asks us to be flexible, to explore and to listen. If we can learn to be flexible and listen to our bodies, we can also learn to listen, or pay attention to our thoughts and observe our opinions or beliefs.
“Seeking the truth is not about validating the story in your head. It's about rigorously vetting and accepting the story that matches the reality in the world” says organisational psychologist and author Adam Grant.
Confirmation Bias is a cognitive bias where people tend to seek out, interpret, and remember information that confirms their pre-existing beliefs and opinions. This means that people often ignore information that contradicts what they already believe and only pay attention to information that supports their beliefs.
The poem below offers the way of overcoming confirmation bias. Join our QiGong practice and learn to be more flexible, observant, and present.

23/01/2024

"Daoyin Baojian Gong” means "Health preservation Qigong” in Chinese. The name refers to an exercise with eight movements. This routine is meant to promote health and prevent illnesses, particularly the cardiovascular and digestive systems. Join us to learn this beautiful sequence and enhance your well-being through cultivating a healthier and more balanced life.

23/01/2024

According to Chinese philosophy, five primary elements: wood, fire, earth, metal, and water—play a major role in explaining the physiology and pathology of our body.
The table illustrates the properties of each element.

23/01/2024

In Chinese philosophy, Qi, or chi, represents the fundamental life energy permeating the universe. Although invisible, it exists in air, water, food, and sunlight. Within the body, Qi is the unseen vital force sustaining life. Inherited and acquired through food and air intake, Qi Gong emphasises breath as a major source. The balance of physical, mental, and emotional aspects influences Qi levels. When imbalanced, a medical diagnosis may result in a "Disease."
Qi flows through the meridians in the body, with 12 main ones aligning with traditional Chinese organs. These include the lung, large intestines, stomach, spleen, heart, small intestine, urinary bladder, kidney, liver, gallbladder, pericardium, and the "triple warmer" representing the torso. Each organ corresponds to specific emotions on the mental level:
Anger with the liver
Joy with the heart
Worry with the spleen
Sadness and grief with the lung
Fear with the kidney.
From a Chinese medical perspective, emotional imbalance can be both a symptom and a cause of physical issues.

23/01/2024

Developed in China over 4000 years ago, Qi Gong is a gentle exercise with healing and preventive properties. Involving whole-body movement, mindful focus, and deep breathing, it opens energy pathways, facilitates smooth energy flow, and restores organ harmony. This self-cultivation practice yields powerful healing results and is renowned for its anti-ageing benefits.

Often referred to as "Moving Meditation," Qi Gong positively impacts the body, mind, and spirit. With numerous types and forms, varying in movements and postures, all share similar benefits, albeit some are more specialized in focus and can target specific illnesses.

23/01/2024

My QiGong journey brought me to Daoyin Kangyang International School, specialising in ancient Chinese Daoyin (QiGong) practice, traditional and modern medicine, sport science, and psychology, where I was awarded 5th Duan qualification. Daoyin Kangyang is a form of Qigong system promoted by Hu Xiaofei, a Chinese martial artist and professor at the Beijing Sport University. It integrates physical movement with mental cultivation and controlled breathing.

23/01/2024

One of my great realisations in life is that equanimity and sense of inner happiness is available to us regardless of our age, social status, and fitness level. Being for many years stuck in the rat race, I discovered the philosophy and practice of “let it be”, helping me to get back in the driver’s seat of my own wellbeing.
I am contributing to the local community since 2021 and delighted to continue providing QiGong classes for people who want to enhance vitality and life force energy, tapping into the healing potential within our bodies. Our QiGong classes are on Mondays at 17:30 in Manorhamilton Bee Park Community Centre, Co Leitrim.