Course Details

​A 6-week course commencing Thursday 6th November 2025 at 10.45am. For this Autumn/Winter season, we will practice some seasonal Qigong movements and meditations that nourish the body at this time of year. Autumn and Winter Qigong teaches us to tune into Nature's prompts at this time - to slow down, to release, to rest, and to connect with a deeper sense of listening and wisdom.  This course will also include an exploration of a medical Qigong sequence which specifically targets the health of the Heart. Qigong seeks to nourish the smooth flow of energy in the body. This Form particularly helps to nourish and calm the Heart, cultivate Shen/Spirit and brings more balance to the entire body and nervous system. We will revisit each movement in great detail, including helpful acupressure and meditative aspects of the Form. This opens us up to a more embodied experience of the energy work.  We will explore the meaning of the Heart from a Chinese Medicine perspective, including 5 element theory. We will especially examine the role of the Kidneys (Water element) in helping to balance the Heart (Fire element). This is a beautiful set of 8 movements which we will learn and practice over the 6 weeks.  ​It is a very strengthening sequence of movements designed to benefit health and overall wellbeing. Each movement targets a specific meridian or energy pathway, helping to remove stagnation, improve circulation and felt sense of strength. Due to the meditative and slow nature of the movements, they are also of wonderful value to help focus the mind, improve clarity and ease stress and anxiety. ​​ Venue: Glounthaune Community Centre, Glounthaune, Cork. T45K124 Date: Thursdays, beginning 6th Nov 2025 Time: 10.45am Cost: €85 for the 6-week Course. Dana/Donation welcome if experiencing any financial difficulty. Contact me: taichi.qigong.haven@gmail.com Suitability: Gentle exercise which will generally suit most people. Suitable for those new to Qigong and Tai Chi, as well as those wishing to deepen their own practice. Please follow the advice of your doctor/Consultant/mental health professional if you currently have any medical or mental health condition/illness. These movements can also be practiced seated. Booking Essential.  Cancellation Policy - Please notify me at least one week before the beginning of the course, so your place can be offered to someone else.