Qigong | Horsham Yoga
with Kathryn Varley

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Qigong Horsham Yoga Beginners for Yoga Practitioners click see Monday timetable

1130-1230  Monday, The Yoga School, Horsham RH13 5DZ

Street parking in the area.  See Map for location.  Try a FREE session Contact Kathryn​

 

NEW - Introduction to Qigong  starts September 2026 

1015-1115 Tuesday Friends Meeting House - for those just starting out.  Apply NOW to book a FREE taster session Contact Kathryn

 

Contact Kathryn for more information or to try a FREE Qigong class

 

What is Qigong?  

Qigong is an ancient Healing Art, a system of smooth, seamless movements that mimic nature. In nature nothing moves in straight lines.  Qi means energy, Gong means to cultivate.  Qigong helps us  build as well as  learn how to conserve our energy efficiently.  Unlike many other movement practices, in qigong we work at 70 per cent ensuring that we are building on a base line of 30 per cent.  This teaches how to build and maintain resilience by strengthening the immune system and the central nervous system.  This approach teaches how to regulate and conserve energy to calm the mind as well as release unwanted tension from muscles, organs and glands for overall mental,  emotional and physical health.

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How does Qigong Work?  Try a FREE Class.

Qigong, at Horsham Yoga, invites us to explore circular, elliptical and spiralling movements. Nothing in nature moves in straight lines. Spiralling in the body and central nervous system connects to the spiralling in a our own DNA and spiralling is how the universe moves and evolves. Consequently,  spiralling is the way our body moves internally, around its own central axis, the spine and central nervous system.  Qigong guides the way to heighten our awareness of not being separate from but being a part of nature,  the planet and the universe as well as being interconnected with all things and with one another.

 

Qigong affects every muscle in the body, including small muscles that most forms of movement overlook. Different series of 18 movements are known as Shibashi.  It is said, when mastered these may form the foundation for the practise of  Tai Chi and the Martial Arts.

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A progressive weekly classes, suitable for Beginners, introducing the gentle movements of these ancient Healing Arts. In the beginning, you will start with  basic short forms while continuing to recap and progress at your own pace in each class towards learning a simple series of seamless breath and movement.

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In these classes you will get to feel and understand the importance of your 'posture' as a naturally balanced, easy way of standing and breathing to feel a greater sense of stability through the legs and feet, calmness of mind, ease of breathing and walking, enhancing circulation and mobilisation of the limbs and whole body as well as improve mind focus for raising confidence and radiate a glowing sense of wellbeing.  Start where you are today.​

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Benefits of Qigong

Benefits are many.  Qigong is suitable for all people at any time of life.  It strengthens the muscles of the legs, arms and torso, tones the glands and internal organs as well as increasing energy levels to improve heart and lung capacity, as well as digestion and elimination, bringing an  ease of flow and range of movement, stability,  balance, ease of breathing  to help relieve anxiety, depression and nerve pain.

 

Qigong offers flexibility in the body and the thinking mind encouraging more creative thinking, cultivating a deep sense of awareness of being connected not just to our own body but to all life.  

 

Qigong practise may also be adapted on a chair or bed  and may easily be done at home.  If this is something you are interested in please click for Qigong on-line here​

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Medical Studies of Qigong conducted by Universities in the States on balance show how practising Qigong helps to prevent falls. It is also effective for Cardio Pulmonary disorders and intestinal problems and is used to treat Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Migraine headaches minimising chronic pain. In China, Qigong is favoured in Cancer treatments, helping patients recover from chemotherapy and in some cases to reduce medication. Qigong is also excellent for Stress Reduction, Hypertension and Insomnia to support our Mental Health needs.

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Weekly Qigong Classes

Qigong Horsham Yoga  Beginners Qigong for Yoga Practitioners Enq

Monday 1130-1230 at The Yoga Studio, Victoria Street, Horsham

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Qigong Horsham Yoga  Intro to Qigong start here September

Tuesday 1015-1115 at Friends Meeting House. Enquire NOW

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Contact Kathryn direct in the form below to try a FREE no obligation class or arrange a time to talk, ask questions to see if this class is the class for you.

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Qigong Horsham Yoga Workshops for Yoga Practitioners see dates

 

 

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