Qi Gong literally means “energy work.” It’s an ancient Chinese practice that looks a bit like Tai Chi from the outside—slow, flowing, deliberate movements—but the intention is different. Where Tai Chi evolved as a martial art with health benefits woven in, Qi Gong was designed first and foremost to heal, regulate, and cultivate. It works with the meridians (the body’s energy channels) and the fascia (the connective tissue web), using breath, movement, and attention to shift how energy flows through the system.

A class unfolds as a steady hour of guided movement and breath. You’ll be shown the 18 Forms* step by step, learning how they connect, with time to simply enjoy the rhythm of repetition. Toward the end, we settle into Xi (Xie) Breathing and a short period of rest—this is where the body integrates the practice and you start to feel the subtle shifts inside.
No experience is required. Movements can be adapted to suit all levels of mobility, and the pace is calm and unhurried. Most people leave feeling lighter, clearer, and more centred—like the body and mind have both been given space to exhale.
What to bring: no shoes (barefoot is best), a water bottle, and soft, comfortable clothing you can move easily in.

*Qi Gong – Shi Ba Shi (18 Forms)
Gentle, flowing movements that look a little like Tai Chi but are designed for health, balance, and energy. This one-hour class guides you through the 18 Forms, finishing with Xi (Xie) breathing and rest to settle body and mind. Suitable for all levels.

This class weaves together Yin Yoga, meditation, and dharma exploration. We begin with Yin postures—long-held, supported shapes that open the fascia and meridians—creating space in the body and quieting the nervous system. From that stillness we transition into meditation, where attention is turned inward and the mind settles. The final part of the class opens into dharma: contemplations drawn from Buddhist psychology and related teachings, followed by open discussion.
This combination is both grounding and expansive. The Yin practice prepares the body, the meditation steadies the mind, and the dharma gives us a framework for understanding our experience and applying it to daily life.

What to Expect in Class
Class begins with Yin shapes, held for several minutes, to soften the tissues and allow energy to flow more freely. From there, we shift into guided meditation—sometimes breath-focused, sometimes reflective. After meditation, you’ll be offered a dharma theme to contemplate. There’s time for journaling and group discussion, so that insights can be written, spoken, and shared.

Expect to leave feeling spacious in the body, quiet in the mind, and connected to both personal insight and collective wisdom.

What to bring: soft, comfortable clothing, a water bottle, your journal and a pen. Mats and props are provided.