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Qigong

Slow, flowing Chinese movement practice that regulates breath, energy, and attention.

Complementary practice
Format
Individual or group
Session
30 to 75 minutes
Touch
no
Cost
$

What this experience is like in depth

Qigong is a body-based approach. It is a family of Chinese practices coordinating gentle movement, breath, and awareness to cultivate qi (life energy). It works with the understanding that healing is not only about insight but also about what is felt, witnessed, and released in the body, relationships, and environment. In a session, you follow a teacher through slow standing forms, sometimes seated variations, with focused breathing. You will stand, breathe deeply, move slowly through simple sequences. This is offered either one-on-one or in a group setting, typically 30 to 75 minutes, and this is a touch-free experience. People often choose this when they are carrying Nervous System Overload, Burnout, Anxiety, Emotional Numbness, and Spiritual Disconnection. Over time, this work can become a way of relating to yourself with less fear and more capacity.

Who it may help

Nervous System OverloadBurnoutAnxietyEmotional NumbnessSpiritual Disconnection

Overview

A family of Chinese practices coordinating gentle movement, breath, and awareness to cultivate qi (life energy).

What happens during a session

You follow a teacher through slow standing forms, sometimes seated variations, with focused breathing.

What you physically do

Stand, breathe deeply, move slowly through simple sequences.
Typical session length

30 to 75 minutes

Insurance

Rarely covered by insurance. Some sliding-scale options exist, ask.

Questions to ask before booking

  • ?What lineage or style do you teach?
  • ?How long have you practiced with your teacher?

Talk with a professional first if this applies to you

Some conditions call for extra care before starting this practice. Please review the following and share what applies with your practitioner.

  • Psychosis or severe mental health history

    If you have a personal or family history of psychosis, schizophrenia, bipolar I, dissociative disorders, or are currently in an acute mental health episode, please consult a licensed mental health clinician before this practice. Intense inner experiences can be destabilizing.

These are general cautions, not medical advice. Always share your full health history with the practitioner and your regular healthcare provider before starting something new.

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Licensing & who to search for

Certified qigong teacher (lineage-based training)

Try these search terms:

  • "qigong class near me"
  • "medical qigong"
  • "qigong for stress"

Related modalities

Somatic ExperiencingTrauma Release Exercises (TRE)Trauma-Informed YogaRestorative Yoga

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