Systema for Health & QiGong Classes

Systema for Health

Training for Mental, Emotional & Physical Wellbeing - All ages and abilities are welcome. £5 per class 7:30-8:30pm

Each class is held on the first Tuesday of each month in the Birch Room, which is the small hall next to the private house.

Anxiety and fear can be overwhelming and add stress to our days. Life has been exceptionally challenging for everyone recently, so the aim of these classes is to help let go of the physical, emotional and mental effects of the tension which has built up.

Systema for Health classes place equal attention on improving mental, physical and emotional health. It focuses on releasing anxiety, fear and tension by using a combination of movement and breathing exercises. These may be made up of movements on the ground, movements whilst standing, walking, seated and occasionally using equipment like sticks, chairs, or the environment we train in, such as walls, stairs and trees, all whilst paying attention to our breath for deep relaxation and calmness.

The aim is to explore methods of releasing tension, calming the mind of overactive thoughts, relaxing the body and increasing mental resilience.

General class format:

Warm up: 5-10 minutes

Exercise and movement: 30 minutes
Breathing session: 10 minutes
Feedback session: 5-10 minutes

All ages and abilities are welcome. £5 per class 7:30-8:30pm

Payments can be made in the class by card or cash

The classes are relaxed, informal and friendly.

Class dates for 2023

Note: No class in February 2023

January 3rd, March 7th, April 4th, May 2nd, June 6th, July 4th, August 1st, September 5th, October 3rd, November 7th, December 5th

f you would like to attend a class as a beginner, please call or text Mir prior to attending to confirm classes are going ahead as scheduled.

contact Mir - 07595 162 613

website - https://www.warriorhealers.co.uk/

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QIGONG

Training for Mind & Body - All ages and abilities are welcome. £10 per class 8:30-10:30pm

The current monthly Qigong classes are focusing on the Foundations of Qigong and what makes Qigong (also Tai Chi and other "internal" styles) work.

A lot of people who practise Qigong and Tai Chi etc. think that just doing the moves and making them look impressive to others is what makes them what they are, but it's actually how they are practised and how they effect your body and mind to make you healthy and strong which is what distinguises people practising something which gives you vigor and vibrancy, as opposed to something which looks good to beginners, but is of little to no benefit to their health, or anybody elses.

These classes will train people in the details of specialised biomechanics and methodology which make Qigong etc. unique. Clear explanations and lots of practise time will give everyone the opportunity to learn and develop real skill.

Each class is held on the first Tuesday of each month in the Birch Room

Qigong has been used as a physical practise to improve health for thousands of years. Individual exercises can be practised on their own or in a sequence as a way for practitioners to improve and maintain all aspects of their wellbeing. Although Qigong originated in the East, it has spread all over the world and is practised daily by millions of people who seek to gain its benefits.

Tai Chi (which may sometimes look similar to Qigong) is actually a fighting art, a martial art and was adapted by different people to meet their interests and needs over time. As part of its development, movements and principles from Qigong systems (and in some schools, meditation practises) were infused into Tai Chi which made it more health and wellbeing focused. This is what has made it the popular health discipline it is today, so a good health based Tai Chi system, will have Qigong at its core.

People use Qigong as an effective standalone health practise, to improve their Tai Chi, Yoga, Meditation or any other training they participate in, as well as a gentle recovery exercise from tougher sports and activities; a form of active rest.

During some of the classes there may be a short guided meditation, or breathing practise, which is usually practised whilst seated.

People sensitive to energy will find that Qigong gives them a framework for

understanding and developing their awareness.

General class format: