In today's session, we went over: - 8 pieces of brocade with variations — focused on winter element (water) practices and supporting kidney health through breathwork, mobility, and internal heat. - Lifting the Sky, Archer, Wise Owl, Bear, and Punching with Fierce Gaze — emphasized proper alignment, smooth transitions, and connecting body lines with relaxed stretching. - Practiced breath-connected movements, ankle rockers, gentle twisting, and standing meditation for grounding. - Beijing 24 Form — focused on standing postures, transitioning between hand shapes, and the mechanics behind Wuji, holding the cauldron, and basic arm positions. - Explored empty/full, open/close, and how to coordinate breath with movement. The last live sessions have been uploaded to the classroom if you haven’t checked them out yet. See you on Thursday!

Get ready for our upcoming qigong course: The 8 Pieces of Brocade (八段锦 Bāduànjǐn) — one of the most beloved and time-tested practices in all of Chinese health culture. Dating back nearly a thousand years to the Song Dynasty, this sequence was created to strengthen the body, nourish the organs, and support everyday vitality. The name “brocade” refers to fine, elegant silk — a reminder that these movements weave health and energy through the body as beautifully and smoothly as woven cloth. At its core, the philosophy of the 8 Pieces of Brocade is simple: gentle, mindful movements can create powerful change when practiced with intention. Each piece focuses on a different function of the body — from opening the lungs and improving digestion to calming the mind and supporting the kidneys. Together, they form a complete system that balances strength and softness, grounding and lightness, effort and ease. A steady practice can help you feel centered, energized, and deeply connected from the inside out. Stay tuned. Stay rooted. Stay open🌱

Have been "waiting" to start as due to a bit of Mother looking after has taken priority, I started today ! We can all just pushing it back till a better time cant we. I have been following the morning video on You Tube so I can be ok with myself on that 🙃 Step be step I be going.

Let's give them a warm welcome, everyone🎉 @Charles Chubbuck @Debbie King @Donna Savage @Michelle Shevlin @Gary Williams @Monica Robertson @Mark Bijok @Mridz Nair @Jody Faulkner @Ioana Sbarcea @Jürgen Kartnaller @Robert Wheater @Jean-Samuel Linwa @Ken Bowen @Jerry Amos @Maria Centomo @Steve Woodford @Petra Kračunová@Lena Höglund @Johanna Versteden @Srinivas Pasupulati @Ivana Askovic We’re so glad you’ve joined us on this journey of Tai Chi and Qigong, a space for growth, connection, and daily discovery. Welcome to the community!