mindful-qigong

Mindful Qigong

Our bodies are built to move, so by integrating movement into our daily lives can benefit us more than we realise. If we just moved gently for 3 minutes every hour, it would help us clear the mind and increase our energy levels. Qigong is an ancient art of movement, developed thousands of years ago…

The power of mindful movement

The Power of Mindful Movement

The Power of Mindful Movement: Scientifically Proven Benefits of Mindfulness and Qigong “Movement is the unifying bond between mind and body and sensations are the substance of that bond” Dean Juhan In a world filled with fast-paced lifestyles and constant distractions, finding a way to cultivate inner peace and physical well-being is becoming increasingly crucial.…

Mindfulness, Qigong & Yoga Retreat Weekend

Mindfulness, Qigong & Yoga Retreat Weekend

How participants feel they have benefited from this course Mindfulness, Qigong & Yoga Retreat Weekend at Samye Ling.   As we get older many of us can get stuck in old habits, such as neglecting self-care, not getting enough good quality sleep and forgetting to move in ways that maintain our strength, balance and flexibility.…

mindful movement

Mindful Movement with Qigong

We practice mindful movement with the same attitude that we bring to sitting meditation, without striving or forcing. We practice accepting our body as we find it, in the present, from one moment to the next” Jon Kabat-Zinn   Whilst teaching QiGong at the Autumn Members Retreat, I was asked to recommend a book on…