Qigong
(a.k.a Chi Kung)
​Qigong practices are a series of slow movements coordinated with the breath using intention to move your life force energy thru and around your physical and energy bodies for increased focus and awareness.
Events:
Qigong Classes -
Monthly, 2nd Thursday, at ERUUF
April 10, May 8, June 12, and July 10
2-3pm, Room 1 in the CARE Building
ERUUF, 4907 Garrett Road, Durham
$12/class drop-in; $40/series (4 classes)
Payable in advance via Venmo : @intotheqi
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Weekly Starting Sept 3 2025
Wednesdays from noon-1
Durham Parks and Recreation, City of Durham
Walltown Park Recreation Center
1308 W. Club Blvd.
Durham NC 27705
Retreats -
Inner Alchemy of the Subtle Body class at a 3-Day Shamanic Energy Retreat
Pathway Creations, Montpelier Virginia.
Dates TBD
Sign up HERE
Philosophy:
Teachings are based on Taoist Inner Alchemy. This includes movements from the master One Cloud and others.
Qi (Chi) is “vital energy” circulating through channels in our body called meridians (in Chinese acupuncture) or Nadi lines (in Thai massage). By purifying and opening these channels and by “balancing” the flow of energy through them, we maintain or restore the proper functioning of our body and mind.
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Qigong is done to clear and gather energy through the channels and into the Dan Tien. Dan (elixir) Tien (field/open space) is located just below the navel and is where the internal alchemist cultivates the inner elixir of higher consciousness.
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The Taoist system is a natural order of harmony and balance of energy (Qi) and opposing forces (Yin/Yang). Qi channels are linked to the energy of the 5 elements in nature: Metal/Air, Wood, Fire, Water, Earth
Each element is associated with a Yin organ and a Yang organ, a season where that energy is dominant, a color, a quality, emotions, and a particular sound (vibration/frequency)
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Major Pathways of energy circulation:
5 Major pathways: Central Channel, Font and Back channels, Left and Right side channels. Plus the Belt Channel which integrates all major channels.
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Benefits of Qigong:
Bringing mindfulness to your breath and your movements brings increased consciousness to your way of being in the world.
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Qi Gong helps with:
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Increased focus
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Balance of energy body for health
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Empowerment for setting intention
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Slowing the mind/body to de-stress
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Increased self-awareness
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Increased sense of how the body relates to space around us and how we relate to nature in a playful dance (biomimicry).
​What to expect in a Qi Gong class:
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No special props are needed.
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Normal street clothes can be worn as long as you have free range of motion.
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The class is done standing but can be adapted to seated movements.
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You will be making slow movements with your arms and hands coordinating the movements with your breath while setting your intention for energy to move into balance.
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The classes are usually 50-60 minutes.
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Qi follows Yi - Energy follows intention
Fundamentals 5 element series:
These are the core foundational principles and movements that underline all Alchemical Qigong series. Clears, balances, and tones all 5 elements and core channels.
(17 minutes)
COMING SOON
Primordial Qigong series:
(to be done only if have had live instruction)
Honoring the 4 directions to grow unconditional love and enlightenment.
(13 minutes)