Resource person: Ann Wohlers

Location: Varsity Hall | 4303 Varsity Dr NW, Calgary, AB, T3A 0Z7

Description:

Qi Gong Fusion Fitness

Qigong, moving meditation, was developed in China thousands of years ago as part of traditional Chinese medicine. It involves using exercises to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit and to stimulate positive, healing energies through the meridians allowing the practitioner to feel refreshed and energized, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being.

Class will cover:

Qigong 8 Pieces of Brocades – one of the most popular Qigong program

Tai Chi Qigong 18 forms – slow movements deviated from Tai Chi

Functional Enhancement Training (may combine and alternate each week)

• Balance exercises
• Brain Gym – to prevent Alzheimer
• Arthritis Hand –to increase fingers range of motion and flexibility, and reduce arthritis pain
• Enhance Knee /leg functionality
• Joint Exercise – all major joints

Instructor: Christine Tao

Mandatory membership(s):

• Lifetime Membership
• Gold Corporate Membership 2023 - 2024
• Silver Corporate Membership 2023 - 2024
• Bronze Corporate Membership 2023 - 2024
• Senior Non-Resident Membership 2023-2024
• Senior Community Membership 2023-2024
• Family Non-Resident Membership 2023-2024
• Family Community Membership 2023-2024

Available: 8/18

Price: $137.50 Taxes included

Required age: 18 - 90 on the day of the activity

Notes: Please wear comfortable loose clothes and flat sport shoes. Bring a bottle of water but no other equipment is needed.

Prerequisites: Will involve sitting and standing.

More information: All water bottles left in the coat room will be disposed of on Friday night.

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