Qigong

Description

At 5000 years of age,Qigong is practiced by 5 million people every day and that number is growing each year.
Qigong uses gentle movements that cultivate greater vitality as well as physical and mental balance. When we practice Qigong, we release stagnant Qi and gather fresh nourishing Qi. With this Qi, we are able to protect ourselves from stress and illness and to shorten the time needed for healing injuries.

Kung fu teaches us to use dynamic movement to bring up our energy levels, clarity of mind, and develop greater focus in everyday life. This movement enables us to open the joints, strengthen the bones, and improve flexibility.

These skills are of Authentic Traditional Chinese lineage

Specials classes available for Senior Groups

Offering Introduction to Qigong seminars

Schedule

November 05, 2008 - November 04, 2009

• Wed 7:00p.m.-8:00p.m.

Pricing Details

Classes are located at the

General Public:
Pay in advance 10 classes: $10.00 per class
Drop in : $12.00 per class

Seniors:
Pay in advance: $8.00 per class
Drop in rate: $10.00 per class

Please contact the instructor concerning rates for seminars and group events

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• "Thorough teacher, proven skill"

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  • • 5/5 stars
  • Jon98117
  • Seattle, WA

  Review of Derek Fowler , October 31, 2008

  I studied Wild Goose Qigong with Derek Fowler for several years. He is a very thorough teacher who takes time to build a strong, personal relationship with each of his students. Although there is an overall lesson plan, the curriculum is customized for each student, so they can learn at a pace that is comfortable for them. Also, many of the exercises can be performed in a way that makes it easy for students just starting out, who arent in perfect shape yet, or perhaps have a specific health condition or concern. As your understanding and skill level improves, he introduces more advanced concepts and movements. This approach of keeping the energy clear from the beginning is quite helpful, and is why you are likely to see a wide range of ages, skills, and physical conditions in his classes.

  Before I joined Derek's classes, I did some research on his affiliations. Derek studies and is certified to teach under Sigong Michael Tse of the Tse Qigong Centre. There are alot of qigong instructors out there, but please take the time to verify their backgrounds before choosing one. Also, although you could try to learn from a book or DVD, I personally believe that for the best results, its important to develop a long term relationship with a qualified instructor. Derek closely observes his students' progression, ensuring that their movements provide maximum effectiveness while also reducing any potential for injury.

  I appreciate the fact that Derek's approach focuses on more than just the movement. The concepts taught involve a powerful combination of mental, physical, and technical skills; classes often involved a lecture component to help students understand the philosophy behind the form. The result is an improvement in your overall health, and I can personally attest that you will leave his class feeling much more energetic.

  As a final comment, I found that Derek's students tend to be more like family than classmates. We often found ourselves enjoying a good meal together to celebrate some special occasion, or meeting at a local park on a sunny weekend to further refine our skills. Students of the Tse Qigong Center are located throughout the world, and I forged strong friendships with other students from Canada, Montana, the East Coast, and even Europe while studying under Derek.

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• "relaxing movement"

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  • • 5/5 stars
  • Arthur Fowler
  • Ballston Lake, NY

  Review of Derek Fowler , October 31, 2008

  I found Qi gong to be relaxing and invigorating. Beatiful seriies of movements benefits the body and mind.

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  I found Qi gong to be relaxing and invigorating. Beatiful seriies of movements benefits the body and mind.

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