Qigong is coming to Essence!

Qigong is a meditative practice that originated in China some four thousand years ago. It combines physical exercises such as movement forms, breathing, and balance with mental exercise including meditation and traditional east-asian philosophies.

Benefits of practicing qigong include better health and endurance, increase mental clarity, creativity and intuition. “Qi” is the Chinese term for life force or vital energy. “Gong” means to work with, or to have discipline

Through the practice of Qigong, people accumulate qi, or vital energy, while they exercise their whole bodies. Qigong is based on Traditional Chinese Medicine, whereby it adjusts spirit, breath, and posture. The whole process nourishes the qi and blood, and strengthens the immune system

Qigong practice also trains the will and powers of concentration. In every movement, the mind is exercised: focusing the mind is the very essence of QIgong..

Starting April 3rd at 5:30 PM Essence is proud to welcome Adina. She will lead us in this gentle practice of Qigong.

The credits for this description of qigong go to Martha Horowitz.