​                         What is Qigong?

Qigong is pronounced: qi- 'chee' + gong.  "Qi" is life force energy, and "Gong" means to cultivate or practice.
You may have seen people practicing a form of Tai Chi in the park, doing slow movements and moving their arms and legs. Qigong is the Mother of Tai Chi. It is less mentally challenging as the movements are simpler, and do not require you to memorize long routines. 
Qigong is an ancient Chinese meditation and healing practice used to generate your own internal medicine within your body. It was created by the Shamans of China, and have been recorded on scrolls from over 5 000 years ago. 
All forms of qigong work with energy, striving to achieve balance between Yin and Yang polarity and functional harmony among the Five Elemental Energies that govern the internal organs. All forms involve a fusion of internal and external, movement and stillness and engaging the Three Treasures of essence, energy and spirit. Each class we focus on body posture, breath work and present mind focus. To create internal medicine in your body, these qigong flows bring so much healing to your body when practiced on a regular basis.
The main goals of qigong are:
1) Preserving health
2) Curing disease
3) Prolonging life
4) Developing physical strength
5) Cultivating awareness

                                                                 Is Qigong for everyone? 
Each class is a unique combination of 4 aspects of qigong. Breath work, body acupressure massage, flowing movements and standing positions that together return our body to a state of healing. People inquire if you need to be physically fit to join, but the answer is no. Participants can easily follow the teacher's guidance and learn and work at their own level. All ages are welcome and will benefit from the practice. 

What are the proven health benefits?

• Relief of anxiety and stress
• Increased relaxation
• Improved cell metabolism
• Improved sleep
• Weight loss
• Lowers blood pressure
• Increased mental clarity
• Builds muscle strength
• Boosts immune system
• Muscular joint health ( aid to healing arthritis)
• Relief from chronic pain
• Decrease in head aches
• Increased flexibility and balance
• Present mind awareness and clarity 

Testimonials from students who attend my class regularly:

I had such a wonderful sleep last night. I can have difficulty sleeping at night, but after all the self massage and acupressure points you taught me, I slept soundly. I'm going to keep repeating what you taught me, it helps me so much. Qi gong helps me when I am experiencing anxiety or stress. The breathing is very calming , as are the slow and graceful moves.I feel that qi gong has also helped my joints and my balance. I have been practising qi gong daily since the beginning of the pandemic and I highly recommend. it.
Leslie, aged 76
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Great class! Love the meditations and all the visuals...so powerful.
Alex O'Rourke

That was an amazing class and you are an amazing teacher. A real joy to attend and I learned lots! 
Valananda Whitehead

You resonate such a positive light. I appreciate your kind words. The things you teach are so inspirational. Your energy brings me so much happiness.
Lisa Bartlett

Anne's gentle and kind manner and her vast love and passion for qigong is so evident in her classes. 
Both from her training in China, and continued courses with qigong masters throughout North America, her knowledge of qigong is vast and makes her classes interesting, fun, and unique. I always come away from her classes feeling, calmer, happier, and almost pain free. Anne's positive energy is so uplifting and her meditations are so lovely. By receiving her recorded class I can practice them over and over. 
Heather MacDonald

Qigong Fee Options                                                       3 month commitment:

Sept 1-Nov 30	Dec. 1- Feb 28	March 1 - May 31	June 1 - Aug 31
13 classes	11 classes ​No classes Dec 27 and Jan 7	12 classes  ​No class March 28 for spring break	11 classes No class for 2 weeks (TBD on summer holiday)
$180	$155	$165	$155

Drop in class
$15

In the warmer months, we take the class outdoors if the weather permits. If the weather is wet, we move the class to Rotary Park where there is a gazebo. Please contact Anne to let her know you plan to attend the class so that you can be notified if there is a change.

Cash or etransfer to aologan3@gmail.com

Contact Anne if you have any questions: aologan3@gmail.com / 780-729-3611
Bring  a chair and blanket to the outdoor garden. Please note, there is no bathroom at the outdoor location.
     
780-729-3611
​ aologan3@gmail.com


Please Note: I am offering outdoor weekend classes.

Day	Location
June 10	Celebration Garden by the river	1:30-2:30
June 17	Celebration Garden by the river	1:30-2:30
June 24	Celebration Garden by the river	1:30-2:30
July 1	No class due to the holiday	n/a
July 8	Celebration Garden	1:30-2:30