QI GONG IMMERSION 1: Introduction & Foundations of Qi Gong
Begin or refresh your Qi Gong practice with this two-day immersion. By the end of the immersion, you will learn a handful of Qi Gong tools and sequences to help release and activate your Qi for a deeper spiritual practice.
June 15-16, 2024
9am-4:30pm
KOPIFit, 812A John Marks Avenue, Kingston, Ontario
“Qi Gong (pronounced chee-goong) is a word that has several layers. “Qi” means energy or lifeforce. “Gong” means work or skill. “Qi Gong” means a practice that cultivates and balances the qi.”
Qi Gong is a 4000 year-old ancient Chinese wellness practice that has its roots in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is an elegant, meditative movement practice that combines gentle movement, breath practice and meditation to create a calm, natural balance of energy. The best part is that it’s easy and can be practiced standing up or sitting down at any time of the day for 10, 20, 30 or 45 minutes.
Did you know that the better-known Tai Chi is a form of Qi Gong? The Qi Gong practices we’ll be sharing with you are a combination of traditional and modern Qi Gong, including the widely practiced short Yang Tai Chi sequence introduced in immersion 2.
Mindfulness is an integral part of saigon om. We will naturally integrate the day to day healing practices with you.
The immersions are open to all levels. No Qi Gong experience is required. Smiling is preferred. Note: one immersion is a prerequisite for the next. Start with immersion 1 and see where your wellness journey takes you.
BENEFITS OF QI GONG
– Naturally and fluidly loosens the joints
– A low-impact way to move the body; easy on the joints.
– Brings aliveness to the body.
– Balances emotions.
– Improves balance and mental focus.
– Lowers levels of stress and anxiety.
– Boosts immunity and hormone health
– Grounds the body and mind
– Energetically shifts stagnant and blocked energy in the body
– Recharges areas of depleted Qi
– Activates the body’s self-healing powers
TOPICS COVERED:
– Basic energy activation exercises to clear energy blockages, increase circulation and get the “qi” flowing
– Qi Gong warm-ups & stretches to activate and release “blocked” energy
– Hand/Palm energy opening sequence
– A 12-step Qi Clearing sequence
– Digestive sequence
– Qi of Joy sequence
– Brief introduction to meridians, energy pathways, in the body; based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theories
– How to incorporate breath with movement
– Introduction to the practices of Qi Gong, Tai Chi, martial arts, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
– Formal and informal mindfulness practices and how to incorporate mindfulness into your daily life
– BONUS: basic self-acupressure release for the face and head (facial tension, headache, sinus issues, etc)
WHO IS THIS IMMERSION FOR?
– All levels of Qi Gong practitioners, including those new to Qi Gong.
– All ages and physical abilities.
– Those who work in the health and wellness industry, or movement practitioners or meditators, or those who simply want a holistic approach to cultivate well-being.
– Each immersion is a prerequisite for the next course (they need to be completed in order from 1 to 4).
– Those who want to teach Qi Gong. The four immersions are part of a 4-part series that go towards a Qi Gong Teacher Certification.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
– Comprehensive training manual
– Training certificate
DAILY SCHEUDLE
9am Welcome Circle
10am Qi Gong Practice
11am Break/Snack
11:15am Theory & Philosophy
1pm Lunch
2pm Qi Gong Rest and Digest
3pm Workshop, Theory & Philosophy
4pm Qi Gong Practice/Review
4:30pm Finish for the day
INVESTMENT
The investment for immersion is $400+HST
REGISTER
Email Sarah & Hang at hello@saigonom.com
ABOUT THE LEAD TEACHER, HANG NHAN
Hang spent many years (20+ ) practicing and competing in mixed martial arts (MMA), including WTF Taekwondo, Brazillian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Kung Fu, Cali (stick fighting), hand-to-hand combat. She’s known for her unstoppable arm-bar and rear choke techniques.
It was repeated MMA injuries that closed her door of joy and competitive path. It was also a huge blessing that initiated her Qi Gong and Yang Tai Chi journey in Canada and eventually in southern China in 2006 where she spent two solid years diligently deepening her internal martial arts practice in the Lohan system (Shaolin). To further her Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) studies, Hang is a student and practitioner of acupressure and Thai massage, also based on TCM theories.
Hang is known to be a passionate person of what she practices; from Qi Gong to yoga to mindfulness to Reiki to self-defense. As an experienced school teacher, Hang’s teaching style is inclusive, lively & fun! Hang has also written a book called “Self-Defense for Women” from a woman’s perspective.
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