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Qi Gong

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2:00 pm
Campus Recreation Center Room: Fitness Room
841 N 14th St
Lincoln NE 68508
Additional Info: CREC
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Contact:
Steve Woita, (402) 472-9480, steve.woita@unl.edu
Qi Gong (pronounced chee-gong) is an ancient Chinese exercise and healing technique that involves meditation, controlled breathing and movement exercises.
These classes will cover the basic concepts of Qi Gong. Posture (stances), relaxed deep breathing, flowing movement and a basic understanding of the mind-body connection. Classes are designed to improve body awareness, increase focus and improve balance and flexibility, it also helps to lower stress & anxiety. Class meets every Monday 2:00pm to 3:00pm in the Campus Recreation Center Fitness Room for three weeks.
Week 1: Breath
Focuses on clearing the mind, being present with controlled breathing (Micro Cosmic Orbit breathing cycle) which helps cultivate Qi (life force) energy.
Week 2: Posture
Learn the proper stances to improve posture. Stances help with balance and flexibility. This level incorporates holding in stances with breath work.
Week 3: Movement
Add movement into your meditation. Learn all 5 element forms to clear meridian points through movement.

For more information contact: Phanomvan Pongdara at ppongdara@unl.edu

https://go.unl.edu/qi-gong-23

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