qigong with amy charleston sc - teal leaves

FAQs

  • Qigong is an ancient Chinese health practice that integrates physical postures, breathing techniques and focused intention. You can learn more about Qigong here.

  • Qi sounds like “Chee” and Gong sounds like “Gung,” rhyming with the word “lung.”

  • They’re similar but not the same. In Qigong, I will teach you more about the meditative side through the breathing practices.

  • You may need a chair if you decide you need to sit down during the session. No other equipment is needed. I recommend using a chair that has no arms.

  • Loose, comfortable clothing.

  • Yes! Get a free Zoom account at Zoom.us. Download the Zoom app to your computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. *The larger the screen, the easier it is to see the instructions. Some people connect their computers to their TV.

  • Please take responsibility for your own safety and well-being.

    • Make adjustments in the practice area, such as moving a small rug which could shift on you during practice.

    • Make sure your arms will be free to swing around your body without hitting a wall or furniture.

    • Your Home Practice Waiver will also need to be signed and submitted before the Zoom session(s).

  • Yes! I’m teaching the 24 Forms on Mondays at Alhambra Hall at 11:45am. This is a 45-minute session. All levels are welcome.

    If you’d like more information on this session, feel free to contact me.

  • Yes, I’m starting off at an easy pace. I currently work part-time at the Mt Pleasant Recreation Department, The Mt Pleasant Senior Center, The Artisan of Mt Pleasant and American Garden.

  • In order to attend this class, you’ll need to have a membership to the Senior Center and also purchase a Senior Center class pass.

  • Yes! Send us an email amy@qigongwithamy.com and we’ll give you the details.

  • I work with folks who have various sorts of physical pain, who have poor balance, and who have had surgeries.

    I work with people who are interested in pursuing an exercise that is either standing or sitting and never on the ground or floor.

    I work with folks who have taken yoga and other martial arts classes.

  • Class length will range between 45 minutes to one hour.

  • Depending on what you sign up for you’ll get:

    FIRST CLASS FOR FREE - Your first class is on me! Sign up for your first class and use the code FREE at checkout.

    If none of the class times work for you, you can take our free video class. Find out more information about our free video class here.

    PAY PER CLASS – You can pay per class individually every time you sign up. Stand-alone classes are just $10/class. Sign up for class here!

    PACKAGE OPTIONS – There are three different package options to choose from. Learn more about the package options here!

  • After your booking, you’ll receive a confirmation email with all the details about your class.

  • You’ll receive it when you sign up for your class at checkout. You can also find the home practice waiver here.

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