Whale Coast Gong

24/09/2025

An Invitation to Practice.

My name is James Prain, and the work I share through Whale Song Gong is a practical approach to embodiment and healing.

I have a limited number of spots available for new students at our ProActive Wellness Studio.

We'll work on the fundamentals, establishing a solid foundation so that we can progress together, with intention, for the long term.

The Offerings: Fire & Water

My two Saturday morning classes are designed as a complete system, offering a balance of dynamic power and restorative flow. While you can attend either class, they are designed to complement each other beautifully, providing a comprehensive approach to health and longevity.

08h00 - 09h15: Fire - Functional Synergistics - Strong Yoga

This is a steady, strength-building practice focused on deep core activation, joint support, and functional mobility. It's a purposeful workout that builds foundational strength from the inside out.

09h30 - 10h30: Water - QiGong & Taiji - For Health & Longevity

Discover graceful, restorative movement drawn from classical Chinese medicine. This practice uses gentle patterns to promote balance, fluidity, and internal calm. It's a meditative and accessible practice for all. No previous experience is required—just a willingness to breathe and move.

Your Guide: James Prain

For over two decades, I've been a student and a guide in the art of human movement. I teach with clarity and care, welcoming absolute beginners, those in recovery, and longtime practitioners alike. My approach is precise, practical, and quietly transformative.

The Details

I'm not looking for a crowd; I'm looking for a few dedicated students who are ready to do the work. If you're keen for a long-term practice, now is the perfect time to start.

Location: ProActive Wellness Studio, Hermanus Sports Complex

Rate: R100 per class (cash)

Booking: Spaces are limited to ensure quality instruction. Please contact me directly via WhatsApp on 082 7883217

17/06/2025

This Winter, we begin again.

Fire & Water is a seasonal series designed to warm the body, soothe the mind, and reconnect you with your own inner vitality.

Over four Saturdays, we’ll return to the foundations — slowly building core strength, restoring mobility, and cultivating a deeper, more loving relationship with your body.

No gym membership or experience needed. Just bring yourself.

Move. Breathe. Come home to your practice — and take your place in a community built on patience, care and compassion.

🜂 Gym Yoga: 08h00–09h15
🜄 Therapeutic QiGong: 09h30–10h30
ProActive Wellness Studio – Hermanus
Saturdays | 21 June – 12 July
R100 per class / R600 full series

Contact James on WhatsApp 0827883217

10/01/2025

🌿 SATURDAY QI GONG & TAIJI – MOBILITY, VITALITY & LONGEVITY 🌿
Free Trial Class – Start Where You Are!

Move with Ease, Age with Vitality!

If you think staying active means high-impact workouts or endless cardio, think again! Qi Gong (“chee-gong”) and Taiji (“tie-jee”) offer a gentle yet powerful way to build mobility, balance, and strength, all while calming the mind and supporting long-term health. Whether you're looking to improve stability, circulation, or flexibility, this class will help you move with more ease and confidence—at any age.

Your Movement Journey for the first half of 2025

🌱 January & February – Develop your foundations of practice by restoring joint mobility and fluidity, easing stiffness and improving posture, balance, and circulation

💖 March & April – Deepen into internal organ health, using breath-based Qi Gong techniques to support digestion, lung capacity, and heart health

🐉 May & June – Learn more advanced Qi Gong and Taiji forms, integrating flowing movement, breath, and relaxed strength for lifelong vitality

Not Just for Ninjas and Wizards!

Many assume Taiji is only about self-defense, or that Qi Gong is tied to otherworldly shenanigans—but neither is true! These are time tested holistic movement practices inspired by nature and designed to enhance balance, mobility, and overall well-being, making them perfect for all fitness levels at any stage of life.

📅 Saturdays | ⏰ 09h30 – 10h30 | 📍 Wellness Studio, ProActive Fitness, Hermanus
💰 R100 per class (cash only) | 🏋️ No gym membership needed
📲 Book your FREE trial class – WhatsApp James: 082 788 3217

What to Expect

Each 60-minute Saturday session is a gentle yet effective full-body practice, including:

✅ Flowing Qi Gong exercises to release tension, improve circulation & boost energy

✅ Simple yet powerful balance & coordination drills to prevent falls & enhance mobility

✅ Breath-centered Taiji movements to build strength, flexibility & mind-body awareness

✅ Guided relaxation & mindful breathing to reduce stress & promote overall well-being

✨ Give it a try! Your first class is free—step into a sublime new way of moving, breathing and feeling! ✨

10/01/2025

🌟 SATURDAY GYM YOGA – FREE TRIAL CLASS! 🌟

New year, new moves, new YOU! 🚀

If you’ve ever thought, "Yoga isn’t for me," think again! Gym Yoga is a no-nonsense, strength-building, joint-stabilizing, mobility-boosting workout that will transform how you move and feel—forever. Whether you're a total beginner or a seasoned mover, this class will challenge and restore you in all the right ways.

Your Movement Journey for the first half of 2025

🧘‍♂️ January & February – Build a strong foundation of strength, stability, and intelligent alignment

🐒 March & April – Gain confidence as we add on more dynamic mobility and primal movement patterns

🌊 May & June – Master intelligent ladder flows, linking breath with advanced movement patterns, refining control, and deepening fluidity

Not Flexible Enough for Yoga? Perfect.

That’s like saying you need to be strong before lifting weights! Flexibility isn’t a prerequisite—it’s a result. Gym Yoga meets you exactly where you are, with a smart, progressive approach that develops strength, mobility, and stability step by step. We kick off the year by laying solid foundations—ideal for beginners and those wanting to refine their practice. As the months progress, we layer in new skills, evolving from strong fundamentals to fluid, athletic movement. Now is the perfect time to start—take that first step, and let’s build something strong together! 🔥

What to Expect

Each 75-minute Saturday session is a workshop-style total-body workout, blending:

✅ Breathwork & core activations
✅ Eccentric bodyweight strength training
✅ Isometric joint centration & dynamic balance drills
✅ Deep restorative stretching & relaxation

💰 R100 per class (cash only) | 📍 Wellness Studio, ProActive Fitness, Hermanus | 🏋️ No gym membership needed
📲 Book your FREE trial class now – WhatsApp James: 082 788 3217

✨ Ride the 2020-THRIVE wave—come play, explore, and move with confidence into a year of strength, skill, and sweat-infused joy! 🚀💥

09/12/2024

🌟✨ Feel Good This Summer with WhaleSongGong! ✨🌟

🌊 Welcome Locals & Visitors

Whether you're a long-time resident or visiting Hermanus for the holidays, take a little "you time" to connect with yourself in a fun, relaxing way. Our classes are perfect for everyone—beginners, families, and all fitness levels.

🧘‍♀️ Saturday Classes @ ProActive Wellness Studio

Step into a spacious, sunlit sanctuary—no gym membership required!

08h00 - 09h15: Gym Yoga

Energize your body and relax your mind with deep stretches and slow burn muscular engagement in this accessible all-levels class focused on fascial rejuvenation.

09h30 - 10h30: Gentle Qi Gong

Find your flow. This therapeutic class will guide you through simple, flowing movements to help release tension, improve posture, and support your overall health.

🌄 Tuesdays & Thursdays @ Fernkloof Nature Reserve

Breathe in the crisp morning air as you move in the beauty of nature.

07h30 - 08h30: Tai Chi & Qi Gong

Build balance and longevity. Enjoy playful, graceful movements designed to improve mobility, reduce stress, and nurture a long, vibrant life.

💡 Why Join Us?

Easy-to-follow classes led by James (an expert local teacher with over twenty years of international experience) who brings warmth, humour, and encouragement to everyone.

Experience accessible embodied mindfulness practices designed to enhance your health, boost your energy, and bring ease into your daily life.

Enjoy the festive season feeling more relaxed, refreshed, and in harmony with your body.

💰 Class Fee: R100 (Cash Only)

📲 Inquiries & Updates: WhatsApp James at 082 788 321 7

💚 Whether you're seeking a moment of peace, a fun way to stay active, or a chance to meet new friends, these classes offer something for everyone.

Let’s celebrate nature, wellness and community this summer!



P.S. 🏡 Private at-home sessions and 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 customized family or group classes are available upon request—✨ tailored just for you!

World Class Embodied Mindfulness Training in Hermanus, South Africa.

24/09/2024

🌿 Hermanus Saturday Morning Beginners QiGong & Taiji 🌿

Join a growing community of like-minded individuals on a journey of health, healing, and longevity. 🌱✨ With weekly classes, you’ll not only discover the power of QiGong & Taiji but also build friendship and support in a practice that promotes sustainable wellbeing for life.

🕒 Class Time: 09h30 - 10h30
🌸 Spring Special: First class only R50!
✔️ No gym membership required
📍 The Wellness Studio @ ProActiveFitness
👥 All ages and fitness levels welcome – no experience necessary!

Ready to step into a lifelong practice for mind, body, and spirit? 🌿 Message or Voice Note James via WhatsApp on 082 788 3217 and begin your path to lasting wellness.

World Class Embodied Mindfulness Training in Hermanus, South Africa.

24/09/2024

🌿 Hermanus Saturday Morning Gym Yoga 🌿

Feel Great. Get Strong. 💪

Join us this spring for an empowering yoga session in The Wellness Studio @ ProActiveFitness! 🌞✨ Whether you're an absolute beginner or a seasoned fitness enthusiast, we've got you covered.

🧘‍♀️ Spring Special: First class only R50! 🌸
✔️ No gym membership required
📅 Every Saturday morning
🕒 Class Time: 08h00 - 09h15
📍 ProActiveFitness

Ready to feel amazing? Message or Voice Note James via WhatsApp on 082 788 3217 to book your spot today! 🧘‍♂️✨

World Class Embodied Mindfulness Training in Hermanus, South Africa.

11/04/2024

Hermanus - Two exciting new course challenges starting this Saturday morning at the ProActive Wellness Studio.

🐋🌱🎯💪🔥

Beginners QiQong and Taiji will cover both Daoist and Medical QiQong, as well as the classic Yang style 24 step Taiji form.

I'm looking forward to introducing the martial aspect into this course while also delving more deeply into the energetic principles of practice.

The emphasis will be on health, harmony and empowerment.

No equipment necessary, simply come as you are.

Functional Synergistics is perfect for athletic/adventurous beginners looking to build more robust strength, mobility and embodied intelligence.

The foundational framework will be a strongly grounded and engaged hatha yoga practice with elements of advanced pilates, calisthenics, primal movement, breathwork and therapeutic somatic exercises skillfully interwoven.

The emphasis will be on cultivating disciplined, dynamic and efficient movement through a broad palette of complimentary modalities.

Bring a decent mat, a water bottle and a towel, functional synergistics promises to be a thorough glowing workout campaign!

Both courses are suitable for beginners so, if you know of anyone who could stand to benefit from participation, please encourage them to join us on Saturday.

Each class will build on the previous one so, attendance at this Saturdays first session is strongly recommended.

As the course progresses elements will be repeated for consolidation but, the general trajectory will be to scaffold from session to session by introducing new movements, more advanced applications and increasing complexity.

My ambitious intention is to take both classes safely from beginners to intermediate practitioners by the June holidays (10 weeks).

I'm generously inspired so, for this Saturday, if you're up for the double challenge, I invite you to join me and take both classes for the price of one!

And, if you're a regular you're welcome to bring a new friend for free - who knows, maybe they even go the distance and end up completing the course!

I love these practices and can't wait to see who shows up on Saturday for the journey together!

Sincerely,
James

08/04/2024

Are you ready to unlock the secrets to graceful aging and vibrant living? Look no further! Our weekly Qi Gong and Taiji class in Hermanus offers a beautiful healing journey towards optimal health and vitality!

🌿 Elevate your well-being and experience the poetic flow of ancient healing movements designed to gently invigorate the body, calm the mind, and nourish the soul.

🌸 Rejuvenate your spirit and let the soothing rhythm of these timeless practices wash over you, revitalizing your energy, activating your embodied intelligence and restoring your inner harmony.

🌞 With Qi Gong and Taiji, you'll discover the power of graceful aging, maintaining strength, flexibility, and balance well into your golden years - what's more, recent studies even suggest significant benefits for your cardio-vascular, digestive, nervous and auto-immune systems!

🏡 Join our welcoming and supportive community of like-minded individuals who share a passion for holistic well-being. Our weekly class provides a warm environment where friendships flourish, laughter resonates, and shared experiences enrich each session.

💰 Invest in your health: Our Qi Gong and Taiji classes offer exceptional value at just R100 per session with a world-class, deeply experienced and passionate teacher. Take advantage of this opportunity to prioritize your well-being and invest in a healthier, happier YOU.

📅 When: Saturdays 09h30 - 10h30
📍 Where: Wellness Studio @ ProActive Fitness Hermanus
📞 Contact: James via WhatsApp 082 788 3217

Reserve your spot today and start enjoying the life-affirming benefits of this profoundly beautiful practice!

03/01/2024

Learn the Fundamentals of QiGong for Health & Longevity.

ProActive Wellness Studio in Hermanus.

We will be covering Daoist, Buddhist and Medical QiGong systems.

Bookings Required - Contact James via WhatsApp on 082 788 3217

All Ages & Fitness Levels Welcome.

Absolute Beginners Friendly.

15/11/2023

Immersive QI GONG workshop experience. I'll be teaching some of my favorite routines and forms this Saturday in Stellenbosch. Looking forward to sharing the subtle potency of this healing art. Discover an ancient embodiment pathway to radiant health, peace and wellbeing. Contact me today to book your spot. 082 788 321 7.

03/10/2023

Thursday evening in Hermanus.

The theme for our next movement is "sweat your prayers".

What is CONSCIOUS DANCE you ask?

Conscious dance is an embodied path of internal learning and wholeness, a unique pathway to access different modalities of moving meditation that connect you to breath, body, and present moment.

Its an intentional practice that helps release the tensions and stresses of our modern world through dynamic embodied expression, providing an opportunity to cultivate deep, rapturous joy and.. its happening on the first Thursday of every month, right here in Hermanus.

No previous dance training necessary. All energies are welcome here.

We recognise that for some, dancing while sober may initially seem an intimidating prospect so, come with friends and, know that we offer discounts to groups of four or more.

For queries and bookings WhatsApp James on 082 788 3217