White Tiger Qigong: Spinal Flow with 5 Animal & 8 Trigram Qigong

These sessions are suitable for intermediate and beginner students alike.

This term consists of 6 sessions, taught in two blocks of three.

Block 1 = 3 sessions. 28th Apr, 5th and 12th May.

Block 2 = 3 sessions. 19th and 26th May; 2nd Jun.

You may book for just the first block or for both blocks. You can also purchase the second block after participating in the first block if you prefer.

WHAT IS QIGONG?

Qigong is a system of healing that comprises at least 5,000 years of wisdom, and several thousand styles. It is an integral system of exercise specifically designed to keep all the body organs and systems in top health. Ideal to maintain vitality & keep you feeling great!

During these classes, we will deepen our exploration of 8 Trigram Organ Qigong and other Qigong practices from the Taoist Medical Qigong lineage of Lao Tzu. In China, Qigong has been used for healing and strengthening the body for centuries. The chosen sequence of movements from White Tiger Qigong's 8 Trigram Organ Qigong together with specific meditations can ease back pain, strengthen the spinal column and the torso to minimise risk of future back problems, and improve the flow of energy (Qi) and blood in the body to boost your natural healing abilities. Added to this, better care of your spinal column leads to better flow of Qi and nutrients to the brain, thus enhancing brain health!

New course components include:

5 Animal Qigong - Autumn Roads

• Explore a 2,000 year old dynamic walking Qigong practice based on the movements of animals, which brings benefits on physical, physiological, emotional, & mental levels.

Learning about the Kinetic Chain Principal Actions of Movement to help you feel the generation of Qi more easily and get into a flow state.

Additional breathing practices

Some variations on the classic 'Palms' (forms) of the 8 Trigram Organ Qigong.

Characteristics of 5 Animal Qigong include:

• Stepping - forwards, to the side, or across - with different leg positions
• Use of naturally efficient motion
• Reaching one’s full range of motion in multiple planes in all the major joints
• Balancing
• Movements which mimic different phases of an animal's behaviour
• Using ground energy to stay rooted, by feeling rooted from the feet and legs

Characteristics of 8 Trigram Organ Qigong include:

• Smooth continuous flowing movements
• Correct, natural alignments
• Use of naturally efficient motion
• Supple and soft movements
• Reaching one’s full range of motion in the trunk and upper limbs
• Using ground energy to stay rooted, by feeling rooted from the feet and legs

White Tiger Qigong will deepen your body connection to new levels, and effectively enhance the internal communication systems of your body to support increasing mobility, circulation, flexibility, and much more.This truly is a powerful form which can support transformation both physically and energetically, as well as detoxify the emotional body.

Be ready to move, using these movements to attain true, deep relaxation. The movements can be modified to suit different levels of ability, and all age groups are welcome.  Be prepared to feel good!

MORE ABOUT WHITE TIGER QIGONG:

White Tiger Qigong is based on deep, dynamic Qigong exercises coupled with rhythmic, deep breathing and harnessing the intention spirit. The White Tiger Qigong School teaches Taoist Medical Qigong forms, including 8 Trigram Organ Qigong, 5 Element Qigong and 5 Animal Frolics Qigong. The School's unique approach views these ancient practices through the modern lens of sport & exercise science.

ABOUT YOUR TEACHER:

You will be expertly guided by Sarah Divine, Senior White Tiger Qigong Instructor, who also has a master's degree in sport and exercise science. Sarah has been practising Qigong for 12 years and teaching since 2015. She trained initially with Master Mantak Chia in the Universal Healing Tao Qigong system, and has been studying and training with Master Tevia Feng in White Tiger Qigong since 2016. She is now the most qualified White Tiger Qigong instructor in Australia, and is based in Adelaide.

Sarah is a member of the International Institute of Complementary Therapists and AusActive (formerly Fitness Australia) and associate member of ESSA.

INVEST IN YOUR HEALTH TODAY! Bookings are essential. Please register early to avoid disappointment as spaces are limited.

Please feel free to message me if you have any questions: sarahdivine@whitetigerqigong.com

I look forward to welcoming you to class soon!