Fortnightly Thursdays, 7-9pm

9th January – 5th March

Winter is the season associated with the Water Element and Full Yin which relate to our essential reality and the Source (Yuan), the origin of all life and the universe.

Water Element is literally essential to our well-being, for it represents our essence (Jing). Chinese Medicine considers only with Qigong we can directly improve our essence. Cultivating it, through internal practice and meditation, we benefit our body, energy and mind. For essence is the foundation of vital energy (Qi) so determines the quality of our health and wellness as well as our capacity to embody our spirit.

The aim of this term is to recover our essential vitality and experience the deep spiritual mystery of our essential reality. Therefore the main focus of our practice will be Internal Alchemy (Nei Dan) which directly connects us to our Vital Spirit and Essence.

As in all classes we will use practices that invigorate and heal our body, settle our emotions, illuminate our mind and integrate us with our spirit. We will also work with the universal states/forces of Yin-Yang to explore the Natural Way (Dao).

The fortnightly Thursday Vital Spirit Qigong evening classes are ongoing throughout the year and organised into five terms, each reflecting the element of the current season.