Five – Elements Qigong – 3 hour ZOOM class (OBMT will accept for 3 CE’s in self-care)
Course Description: Qigong means “energy work”. Qigong is a culturally based process that improves body awareness, body mechanics, mindful movement and critical thinking, while creating connection to nature, self, and others who practice with you. Cultural influences are discussed as kinesthetic effects are experienced in this 3-hour class. This Traditional Chinese Medicine based practice of “gonging”, or cultivating qi (energy) builds energy resources, heals the organs, expands the breath, and increases immunity and strength. Practicing and learning in a group brings a powerful healing force to our suffering world.
Beginners and experienced practitioners can benefit from this class. Forms are easy to learn and practice can be adapted to a seated position and for medical conditions. Regular and consistent practice builds powerful healing and develops keen attention to body, mind, heart and soul.
Build cultural awareness and community by learning and practicing Qigong in a group. This class presents theoretical underpinnings and kinesthetic understanding of a five elements Qigong form that is traditionally used to heal emotions and move stuck and stagnant energy to speed healing.
The Five Elements (5 changes) describe natural influences on the human body, mind and spirit; wood, water, fire, metal and earth. Almost every phenomenon can be understood as an expression of these five elements: emotions, phases of life, compass directions, foods, parts of the human body, colors. When the five elements are balanced, we feel happy, healthy and whole.
We will explore:
- Traditional Chinese Theory underlying the five elements or forces of nature
- Interrelationships between the five elements, the five yin organs and yang counterparts and color, sound, imagery (animal and plant) and emotional frequencies.
- Opportunity to practice the Five elements form for preventative care