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Apr
7
to May 26

Five Animal Play Qi Gong Class

Registration for this and all classes with the Takoma Park has been postponed until further notice. Be gentle with your good selves and we are investigating ways to practice together online. More soon.

春天健康

Renewal is the hallmark of Spring.

Five Animal Play Qi Gong is one of the most ancient continuously practiced healing exercise systems in the world.  Created by “the Father of Chinese Medicine” - Hua Tuo (A.D. 110-207) these peaceful movements modeled on the movements of the Crane, Bear, Monkey, Deer and Tiger.  Participants will develop more strength, grace, flexibility, balance and healing in a relaxed group setting.  You will feel the effects in your body, mind and spirit as you find more harmony with nature and yourself. Renew yourself in the healing Qi field of this class. No experience necessary.  Instructors: Patrick Smith and Joann Malone.

The class will meet in the Dance Studio of the Takoma Park Community Center located on 7500 Maple Ave in Takoma Park, MD.  Class runs from 7 to 8 pm on Tuesdays from April 7th until May 26,2020.  The fee for this 8 week class is $105 for residents of Takoma Park and $115 for non-residents. You may sign up for this class at this link: Five Animal Play Qi Gong

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Jan
7
to Feb 11

Every Day Qi Gong Class

Our next class begins at the Takoma Park Community Center on January 7th.  With the busy stressful lives many of us lead today there is even more reason to cultivate our health. We are calling this class Every Day Qi Gong and it is culled from our studies over the past 20 years.  Qi means energy and Gong translates as work or cultivation.  The movements presented will be simple to learn yet extremely powerful in stimulating our energy systems. There is always something special about practicing in a group.  The collective energy supports and guides us deeper than we can go as individuals. 
The heath benefits of Qi Gong have been known in China for thousands of years.  Over the past 40 years,  Western science has been studying and documenting the beneficial aspects of these simple stimulative movements.  In July of 2015, the American Journal of Preventive Medicine  reviewed nine studies of Tai Chi (the most popular and well known form of Qi Gong in America) and found those that practice regularly “appear to have a protective effect against age-related cognitive decline.”  Coupled with the physical benefits of Qi Gong practice, we have access to a complete system for gently caring for our total body and mind.

Register with the Takoma Park Recreation Department at this link Every Day Qi Gong

Will I choose the path of well-being by giving myself the gift of Qi Gong? Make the time. You’re worth it!

Your Health and happiness  is in Your Hands

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Oct
16
to Dec 5

12 Postures Qi Gong

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Lang Ye Twelve Postures Qi Gong will release your spine, relieve your mind and restore your energy.  There are no wrong reasons to take this class and plenty of good one - enhanced flexibility, strength, balance  and alignment are a few.  The exercises of Twelve Postures Qi Gong can be practiced seated or standing and will off relief, joy and energy to your body, mind and spirit.  Revitalize now - sign up and begin your journey to better health. Classes will be held in the Dance Studio of the Takoma Park Community Center

Remember:  Your Health is in Your Hands.

        Twelve Postures Qi Gong Class Link

PLEASE NOTE: THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL. DROP-INS WILL BE AVAILABLE.

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Apr
10
to May 29

Energy Circles Qi Gong Class

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Energizing simple movements designed to improve health, mobility, flexibility, general happiness and peace of mind. You will develop a daily routine selecting from a variety of exercises that are easy to learn. You will find immediate benefits; invigorating energy systems, opening up joints and relaxing our bodies, minds and spirits. No experience needed to connect with our vital life energies.  Class will be offered at the Takoma Park Community Center Dance Studio. Class begins Tuesday April 10 at 7pm and will complete on Tuesday May 29th Registration begins Thursday March 15, 2018.  Remember our last class filled up quickly so please do not delay.

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Oct
18
to Nov 29

Waking Up Together

Waking Up Together is a Mindfulness based approach to relationships that deepens awareness of ourselves and our partner, fosters communication and awakens joyful energy. By utilizing mindfulness meditation practices and simple Qi Gong exercises, couples will learn ways to nourish the positive elements in themselves and one another.  We will offer exercises in listening and compassionate speech. The class will meet for four 90 minute sessions, every other week.  No experience necessary, just an open heart. Wear comfortable clothes, as there will be simple movements offered.

Our opportunity to deepen our connection, communication and caring will occur in the Azeala Room of the Takoma Park Community Center on Wednesday from 7:00 until 8:30 pm (10/18, 11/1, 11/15, 11/29.)  Register here beginning August 15th.  Class size is limited.

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Sep
12
7:00 PM19:00

Free Introduction to Qi Gong

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Your Health is in YOUR Hands

Join us on Tuesday September 12 at 7:00pm for a FREE QI GONG class at the Takoma Park Community Center at 7500 Maple Ave.  No experience necessary to learn simple movements that will increase your agility, improve balance and connection with the energy of healing in all of us.  If you have been interested in learning about Qi Gong here is your opportunity for a brief introduction to these healing movements that have been practiced for thousands of years. Please respond to dayofmindfulness@gmail.com if you plan to attend.

We will also offer an eight week Qi Gong class in the Dance Studio at Takoma Park Community Center beginning Wednesday, October 10 from 7:00-8:00pm.  Five Animal Play is one of the most ancient healing exercise systems in the world based on the movements of the bear, monkey, deer, tiger and crane.  Register with Takoma Park Rec Department here. 

This class will fill up so please do not delay.

 

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