Clare Ballard DO
Osteopathy, Cranial Osteopathy and Qigong
In Stroud
Autumn 25: Fundamentals of Qigong practice
This class will be a foundational class including work for balance and stability, supporting fluididy of movement , breath and whole body integration. We will base the class on the simple and elegant Shibashi set one. It is easy to learn and memorise and so useful as a base for any ongoing practice. We will thread this in with warm ups, 5 Element forms, balance forms and other things that feel relevant as the term progresses. I always try to allow an element of spontineity in response to the moment and the need.
read more...Autumn 25: Form and Flow
In this class we will continue exploring the second set of the Tai Chi Qigong Shibashi. It is suitable for all but people who have done some qigong, Tai qi or movement practice before will find it easieer. It is not at all difficult but it is a little more dynamic than the set one practice. We will continue to explore the fundimentals of Qigong practice with warm up, some 5 element forms, and other relevant forms. We finish in silence and stillness.
You are welcome to come as a drop in and with regular practice ones' embodiment and understanding develops.
read more...Shibashi for Health and Wellbeing
This class is for suitable for all, including people who are a little older or suffering health issues.
We will continue to do the first shibashi set which many people are enjoying, I will gradually introduce forms from the second set as well.
This form is gentle and easy and enjoyable to learn and practice. It is fine to do the practice sitting or to take breaks as you need.
We will also work with warm ups, some forms for balance and attuning to the elements and the time of the year.
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