This is a flow class - a class to awaken movement and rhythm in the body.
Join us as we replant our awareness into our bodies and enjoy the beautiful and flowing movements of Tai Chi and Qigong. Facilitated by Matthew Laurie, this class will introduce the principles of embodiment alongside a series of traditional qigong movements, tranquil sitting and standing meditation.
This class is for all abilities with guidance and modifications given.
About this event:
Dates - 9.30-10.30am every Monday.
Price:
£3 - Accessible.
£6 - Standard.
£9 - Supporter.
Location - Upstairs @ Open House. Please arrive 5-10 minutes before class to settle onto the mat.
Equipment - Yoga mats and equipment will be available to borrow, you’re also welcome to bring your own.
Booking - Limited to 12 spots, to book your spot please click below.
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I have taught Wild Goose Qigong and kung fu, and held safe and liminal spaces for people of all walks of life, backgrounds and ages for over fifteen years. I am an authorised teacher with the Tse Qigong Centre, a special needs practitioner, community musician and trainer specialising in non-violent communication and social learning leadership. This experience, together with my Chan Buddhist practice, means I can confidently support people with many different physical, mental and emotional needs.
I live with my daughter and beautiful golden doodle Bella in the Hope Valley, where I enjoy foraging with my partner, playing live music for ecstatic dance and run a folk band for young people.
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Qigong is a practice with a history of several thousand years which involves using movement and relaxation to circulate, gather and release the qi, the vital energy that underpins good health. Practising qigong is as relevant today as it was long ago in China and can increase energy, settle the mind, relax the body and develop the kind of somatic awareness that can support a more fulfilling life.
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£3 - Accessible.
This ticketing is aimed to make our programme available and more accessible to everyone.
£6 - Standard.
This ticketing allows us to run a sustainable programme.
£9 - Supporter.
This ticketing allows you to choose to pay it forward to your community - helping to cover people who can not afford the full-price tickets. It also helps us to sustain a full, rich and diverse programme by giving us the flexibility to continue running classes that are not always fully booked.
We are very grateful for your support and contribution - it has a significant impact to the sustainability of our 3 Pillar Programme, and to the sustainability of Open House.