Chi Kung For High-Level Wellness

Experience this 4,000-year-old Chinese system of movements, postures, stretches, breathing exercises and meditations. Chi Kung (Qigong) is one of the foundations of Chinese medicine. It inspired Western calisthenics and is the mother discipline of thousands of Chinese non-martial and martial arts forms, including Tai Chi. This weekly class explores the purpose of Chi Kung, which is to generate, circulate and balance Qi (translated as vital energy or life force). Learn multiple forms of Chi Kung, including 18 Style, Mt. Hua 6 Healing Sounds, Seasonal Chi Kung and 8 Brocades. Chi Kung exercises may offer enriched relaxation, strength, balance, flexibility, pain reduction and improved mood. This course is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels, and these forms can be practiced while standing or seated. Class is held every Wednesday morning from 8-9 a.m. Check for the location upon entry. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothes and shoes that allow freedom of movement.

Price: $12 public

Location: York Street

Instructor: Eric Imbody

Eric has been a student of Chi Kung for 33 years. He has taught nearly 12,000 Chi Kung class sessions in the past 25 years at health clubs, colleges, senior programs, wellness programs, corporations, complimentary medicine clinics, national conferences and privately. Eric served two terms on the National Qigong Association (NQA) Board of Directors and as Chair of the NQA Membership Committee for 14 years. Previously, he worked as a certified massage therapist, a licensed professional counselor, a certified life coach and trauma management consultant. His teachers include: Ken Cohen, Francesco Garripoli, Daisy Lee, Chungliang Al Huang, Robert Peng, David Dorian Ross, Yun Xiang Tseng, John Milton, Justin Stone and Eva Wong.

Class Locations

March 19 - May 28 - Gates Hall April 9 - Freyer-Newman Center Classroom 3 June 4 - September 24 - Oak Grove October 1 - Freyer-Newman Center Classroom 3 October 8 - Freyer-Newman Center Classroom 3 October 15 - Gates Hall October 22 - Freyer-Newman Center Classroom 3 October 29 - November 29 - Gates Hall

December 3 - Freyer-Newman Center Classroom 3

December 10 - Freyer-Newman Center Classroom 3 December 17 - Gates Hall