Qigong Workshop, Sunday, February 23rd, 2020

NOTE: This workshop was originally advertised for January 21st. That date was incorrect. The correct date is Sunday, February 23rd.

Qigong Workshop

Date: Sunday, February 23, 2020

Time: 1-5pm

Location: Regent Health Center, 150 Locke Street South, Hamilton

Instructor: Melissa Smith

Cost: $60

Open to all levels of experience.

The focus of this workshop is going to be, well, focus! Of the mental variety. 

Too often we allow our mental processes to run roughshod over us. Tai Chi and Qigong movements are named after metaphors for thoughts that have run amok: the mind is a wild horse that races away from us, or a fierce tiger, poised to strike. When we don't teach the mind to settle down, it torments us with random thoughts, and our emotions become disturbed. Often we don't even realise it's happening: we simply end up with anxiety, physical tension, and a plethora of symptoms related to stress.

Qigong offers a solution in the form of physical exercises and mental relaxation and focus. This combination helps retrain the mind, allowing it to settle down and rest, as well as strengthening and relaxing the body. Working to change the mind's patterns is a long term project, but with a little deliberate effort and practice, it's well worth it. 

I hope you'll join us for a day of gentle movement and meditation. It's delightful to find one has some control over how the mind responds to daily life, as well as to any surprises that might come our way.

To register, contact Melissa at smithmk2@gmail.com or (905) 521-0043. 

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