An Introduction to Tai Chi and Qigong: an afternoon life force experience (21 Aug '21)

ABOUT

Are you drawn to experience the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi and Qigong and the enhanced wellbeing it brings?

Join Adéle for a rejuvenating afternoon in a relaxed environment where you’ll experience gentle Qigong practices and the foundational Tai Chi postures.

This is a wonderful way to support yourself in these uncertain times and connect with a powerful system to strengthen your body, mind and life force energy. 

We will mainly be outdoors on the tennis court, offering ample space for safe "social distancing".

This session will be limited to 10 people, considering social distancing when indoors in the large room.

Currently ONLY a few spaces left.

This practical experience will include:

- Qigong “warm-up” and breathing practices

- Introduction to Tai Chi, learning key principles and experiencing foundational movements and postures

-Qigong meditation to integrate the afternoon’s experience and life force that you’ve generated

- Growing understanding of how to cultivate life force energy that restores, rejuvenates and connects your body, mind, heart and energy

No previous experience is needed; Start from where you are. Qigong and Tai Chi’s non-impact movements can be practised at any age and any fitness level.

Date: Saturday 21 Aug 2021

Time: Registration and settling in from 12:30pm, the programme starts by 1:00pm and ends at 4:30pm 

Venue: A spacious venue in Braynston DPE, Sandton

Investment:

- EARLY BIRD of R380 p.p. if paid by 1 August

- R480p.p; R880 for 2 people; R1290 for 3 people

- R300 for members signed up for monthly online Qigong classes & repeat participants (ask Adele at Earth Alchemy for the Quicket promotional code to get your discount)

Booking and upfront payment is essential – bookings made easy via this secure Quicket platform

For details, contact Adele via the Earth Alchemy Facebook page, Messenger or WhatsApp 082 450 7296.  

What is Qigong and Tai Chi?

Qigong (pronounced chee-gung) and Tai Chi (pronounced tie chee) are exercises and healing techniques that were developed centuries ago by Chinese masters. They comprise gentle movements, controlled breathing and meditation practices and are generally done standing or adjusted as “sitting or lying down” practices for people with impairments.

Qi is life force energy. Gong means to work. So Qigong is the practice of restoring the body and dissolving energy blockages, bringing unity between body, mind, breath and spirit through strengthening the natural flow of life force energy.

In addition to all the benefits offered through practicing Qigong, Tai Chi also incorporates the energy of "martial intent", which is practiced to develop skills for protection and self-defense.

What are the benefits of practising Qigong and Tai Chi regularly?

-Increased life force energy (Qi) for overall vitality and wellbeing

-Strengthened immune system and organs

-Improved physical fitness, balance, flexibility and breathing

-Toned and strengthened muscles, releasing knots and tension

-Relaxed and regulated central nervous system, releasing physical & emotional stress and fast-track recovery from adrenaline burn-out

-Increased mental clarity, focus, resilience, calmness, inner peace and wisdom

-Improved management of anxiety, depression, pain and chronic health problems

-Increased longevity

-More integrated body-mind-heart-breath-spirit

-Increased mindful awareness and connection with ourselves and life, being present in the precious Now 

About your facilitator - Adéle Smith

Adéle is a WuJi Gong lineage teacher - Tai Chi for manifesting a flowing life with wellbeing & inner freedom. 

Before changing to the more simple and gentle training of Qigong, Adéle studied Kungfu and Tai Chi (Wushu) for several years. She travelled to China, training with teachers from the Wudang and Shaolin lineages.

She continues her studies in Qigong, Taoist Alchemy, Wu Ji Gong and Tai Chi with various international teachers.  

As a Wellbeing Practitioner, she specialises in African indigenous medicine & ancestral healing ceremonies, as well as "Living your Destiny" coaching.

What are people saying about "Mindful Movement Qigong and Tai Qi" with Adéle?

Christine: “Thank you so much Adéle, I appreciate your energy of giving. I enjoyed experiencing both Tai Chi and Qigong; and found that Tai Chi also supports me to connect with inner stillness.”

Orlando: "Beautiful afternoon, amazing participants and the friendliest facilitator who loves what she does. Very enjoyable."

Lillian: "It was amazing! Life has been hectic; I've been really tense & stressed. I feel like me again! Thank you".

Mira: “Adéle provides wonderful informative workshops at a reasonable price. You will gain a good understanding of Qigong. Her weekly Qigong classes is bliss for the soul! I feel truly relaxed when I’ve been to her class.”

Belinda: “Adele adeptly led the group through the beginner’s workshop-retreat and we willingly followed and breathed our way to inner peace. We are grateful to Adele for guiding us professionally and soul-fully and look forward to the next class.”

Earth Alchemy also offers:

·       ONLINE weekly Mindful Movement Qigong classes on Monday & Thursday evenings 6pm. Contact us for the Zoom link to join a COMPLIMENTARY class

·        Tai Chi beginners classes on Wed. evenings in Braynston Sandton, to learn the forms in depth and support your practice

·        Flowing Body ~ Smiling Heart ~ Wu Ji Gong - learn this Tai Chi form for a flowing life withwellbeing & inner freedom

·        FREE 10min. individual online sessions to find out how we can support you & your family to strengthen your overall wellbeing; to deepen your understanding and relationship with yourself & others; to feel confident within yourself & live your gifts and heartfelt destiny fully

For details, contact Adele via the Earth Alchemy Facebook page, Messenger or WhatsApp 082 450 7296. 

Email: [email protected]

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