Health Qigong
This gentle movement form is like meditation in motion.
Service Description
Health Qigong encompasses a variety of techniques, including physical postures, breathing techniques and focused intention aimed at cultivating and balancing Qi, the vital life energy that flows through the body's energy pathways, known as meridians. Health Qigong combines slow and gentle harmonious movements with the breath to improve circulation, slow down the heart rate, keep the internal organs healthy and enhance the immune system, by stimulating and balancing the flow of Qi in and around the body through the 12 meridian channels and acupoints. This form of qigong optimises life energy and self healing to improve and preserve health and wellbeing. The sets of movements in this form can be done standing or sitting for those with mobility, strength or balance difficulties and improves: * Circulation * Slows the heart rate * Enhances the immune function * Improves flexibility and stability of all body joints * Strengthens the muscles, bones and ligaments * Improves functions of the nervous system Please wear comfortable clothes and soft soled footwear to change into and bring a bottle of water. Beginners are welcome at any time to join a class.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
To cancel a class please contact us ideally 24 hours in advance. You can do this by logging into your account, navigating to My Bookings and choose 'cancel'. We operate a waiting list policy and this process allows us to offer your place to another member. Sessions cancelled with less than 4 hours before the class start time will not be refunded back to your account. More than 3 cancellations without notice may result in future bookings not being accepted.
Contact Details
The Wellbeing Centre by Cultivating Mindfulness, Gavinton Street, Muirend, Glasgow, UK