Tai Chi Flow and Qigong

Qigong is a family of gentle Chinese exercises that coordinate posture, movement, breath and focus. It shares its roots with tai chi and makes an ideal partner practice. In this course you will learn the Eight Brocades (Ba Duan Jin), one of the most widely practised qigong sets, and standing meditation, self-massage and flowing tai chi drills that refine your movement and help you practise with more ease.

What you will learn

• What qigong is and how it relates to tai chi
• The eight movements of the Eight Brocades with modifications
• Standing meditation (zhan zhuang) and focused breathing
• Silk-reeling and flowing drills to refine tai chi movement
• Morning, evening and stress-relief practice routines

Who this course is for

• Graduates of Tai Chi Basics
• Anyone wanting a gentle daily routine for energy and calm
• People who prefer movements that can be done standing still or seated

Every lesson includes a guided practice session, a safety note and a short quiz, and you earn a certificate when you finish. This course is general fitness education, not medical advice: check with your doctor before starting a new exercise program.