Strings With Qigong
About Strings with Qigong
If staying vital, flexible and healthy as a musician is the goal, Qigong is the answer! Qigong (pronounced Chee-Gong) is a movement-based practice loosely transliterated as
meaning "energy work". The practice builds postural strength, core strength, movement awareness and coordination.
Qigong draws from nature for models of movement and sound. Tigers, leopards, bears, birds, dragons and butterflies are our teachers.
For musicians the primary instrument is the body. Practicing Qigong prepares us to use the body naturally by heightening kinesthetic awareness and energy pathways, allowing successful realization of musical imagination. Qigong movements help the body heal itself and improve health and longevity by tuning the body’s “strings”.
Goals of Strings With Qigong
We will work with you to connect your Strings with Qigong practice to specific and personal goals in your playing.
Physical Goals
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Relaxation
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Body balance
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Flow of energy
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Core strength
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Coordination
Mental Goals
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Focus
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Clarity
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Quieting the “monkey mind”
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Reflection
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Self-discovery
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Trust in one’s intuition
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Incremental, stepwise approach to development
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A time to focus on you, the space around you, and the present moment
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Exercises to continue independently on a regular basis
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Small class sizes for individual attention
What to expect in a Strings with Qigong class
How to Join
How to register: Submit this registration request form and we will get back to you with details
We would love to see you at a Strings with Qigong class!
How to Join:
When? Sundays 11-12 pm
Where? Zoom
Fees? $15 for students; $20 for professionals.
If you are a teacher, you can register to bring your students with you to the first class for free. Contact us for more information.