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Online Qigong Classes

Live and weekly Qi Gong classes given through Zoom
Experience calmness, clarity and internal peace from the comfort of your home.
*Registration is now open for the fall session. Limited places available.*

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Testimonials

“Great place to learn Qi Gong, very friendly teacher, calm, patient. We learn more than movements, we learn to soothe our spirit, humility, patience, respect and much more.”

Claudette CantinGoogle Review

“Lovely staff, accommodating times. Classes are well taught and fun. Very calm and relaxing atmosphere.”

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“Very Friendly Staff, love the instruction...no pressure! LOVE IT!!!”

Catherine HudsonGoogle Review

“Great place to learn Qi Gong”

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What is Qigong?

Qigong (pronounced Chi Kung) is an ancient Chinese health care system that integrates physical postures, breathing techniques and focused intention to open blockages in the body based on the same meridian system used in acupuncture. It is both a physical and mental exercise.

Inwardly, it is taught to cultivate the Jing, the Chi and the Shen (the essence, the breath and the spirit). Outwardly, it is practiced to build a strong and healthy body. The movements are fairly easy to learn and allow access to everyone.

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Why learn with us?

Expert Instructor

Master Sergio Arione is the head instructor for Qigong (Chi Kung) and is a disciple of Grandmaster Chen Yong Fa, lineage holder of the Lohan International Chi Kung System. He has been teaching at the Center for more than 30 years and has been practicing the art for more than 40 years!

Mental Wellbeing

Provides an increased level of mental focus, stamina and energy while lowering stress. Improved self-confidence and a general sense of well-being. Qi Gong is also a great meditation in motion for those that have trouble with sitting meditations.

Health Benefits

Gently yet profoundly create strength, flexibility and balance in the muscles and joints through gentle, flowing and circular movements without stressing your body. Contributes to open the body’s meridians and helps circulate the body’s life force, the Qi (氣 in Chinese).

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A unique opportunity to learn this ancient art from one of the best teachers in Quebec.

Benefits of Qigong

Cardiovascular

Lower resting heart rate; normalized EKG, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels.

Respiratory

Slower respiratory rate and significant benefits for asthma & bronchitis.

Circulation

Improves microcirculation, helps with migraines and cold hands & feet.

Musculoskeletal

Improves posture, balance, strength, stamina, flexibility and the opening of joints.

Chronic Pain

Significant pain reduction from injury, surgery, arthritis, fibromyalgia.

Immune System

Better immune system function and cancer preventive.

Brain and mental health

Decreases: stress response, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive, depression.

Promotes a state of relaxed and integrated consciousness.

Improves cerebral blood flow and decreases chances of stroke.

Reduction in frequency and intensity of seizure disorders.

About

Our Classes

The style of Qi Gong that we teach is known as Lohan Qigong (Chi Kung). This set of exercises was created by Bodhidharma (Da Mo), the founder of Chen (Zen) Buddhism 1500 years ago. After spending nine years meditating in a cave, Bodhidharma found that lack of movement plus the bitter cold and wind around his mountain retreat caused fatigue, body aches and pain.

To combat this, he devised a set of exercises based on Indian Yoga, Chinese exercise of the time and his observation of the natural movements of wild animals. This set of exercises is known as the “18 Lohan Qigong”. This gentle exercise is relaxing and energizing at the same time, with each set of movements designed to activate and cleanse the Dantian and particular acupuncture meridians.

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About

The Instructor

Sergio Arione is the head instructor at our Centre and a Dragon Disciple (1st generation) of Grand Master Chen Yong Fa. Grand Master Chen is the Head of the International Shaolin Lohan Therapeutic Qigong Association, and is also a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine, specializing in “Zeng Gu” or Bone Setting.

All of the skills, values and knowledge of Lohan Qigong (Chi Kung) have been passed down from the Chen family from generation to generation. This is why we are able to teach in the pure and pristine fashion as it was taught in China. The teaching method is important to not only prevent injuries but also to draw the maximum therapeutic benefits.

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WHO CAN PRACTICE Qi Gong?

Everybody can learn Qi Gong regardless of his or her age and physical abilities. Every student learns to practice within his or her natural range of motion and ability. Our online classes are made for beginners and we make sure everyone can follow along. Classes are only for Quebec residents.

HOW DO ONLINE QI GONG CLASSES WORK?

Classes will be given online through the videoconference application called Zoom. All course material and communications will be done at a distance. Students can use either a laptop, mobile phone or tablet to attend the virtual class. You can learn more about Zoom here.

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