Qigong is practiced worldwide for energy cultivation: for healing, strength, mobility, prevention of disease, connection, and a myriad health benefits. The benefits are wide-ranging.

This class is of mixed-style qigong, with softer, slower parts and more dynamic parts. Our aims are to release stress and tension from the body & mind; and to cultivate energy, opening up the meridian system to a flood of clearing, vibrant, healthy energy to balance and improve our system.

Qi = energy, Gong = skill/cultivation and/or benefits received through practice.

We will do breathwork, tapping/knocking, stretching, meditation, and gentle, dynamic movement to encourage energy flow. We work with the meridian system, from the TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) model, the wisdom of Daoism, Buddhism, science and more. With breath, movement and awareness we can change and direct the flow of qi to support our body, mind, & spirit.

We build our understanding of the 5 Elements - the Wu Xing - (Metal, Water, Wood, Fire & Earth) - together with the seasonal aspects of qigong to understand how to support our energy throughout the year. We also recognise and support the individual on their journey, however they show up, wherever they are.

Often we incorporate well-known qigong forms, such as the 8 Brocades (Ba Duan Jin), 18 Forms (Shi Ba Shi), Daoist 5, Ji Ben Gong, The The 3 Treasures, Animal forms, Zhan Zhuang, Shaolin styles & more. We will practice slightly different aspects each session, to keep us learning, yet with a similar structure, to build on our practice. Overtime, we hope to build our knowledge and experience of qigong.

The class is suitable for beginners and regular practitioners. No need for any special equipment. You will just need a suitable space to move around in, and the class is tutor led, via zoom.

As a suggestion, please avoid eating too close to class (<45 minutes), as this may disrupt the full benefits. Wear comfortable clothing. You may also want a drink and a chair or cushion nearby, if you wish to sit (though not essential). The class is predominantly done standing, though it can be tailored to being seated, if necessary.

Please come and try, and join a lovely, welcoming group to practice with, and experience the benefits for yourself!

This beautiful flowing yoga class is the perfect end to your Tuesday, aiming to let go of the stresses of the day and relax and unwind before bed.

Beginning with powerful breath techniques for calming and grounding, we then move into Hatha Yoga based flowing sequence that will help you stretch, strengthen and balance your physical body. Alongside the physical movements, we will also explore how yoga concepts can support us both on and off the mat, learning techniques and ideas that can create more peace and space in our lives.

This is a class for all abilities and everyone from experienced yogis to complete beginners are welcome. Full instruction is given for all postures and more advanced versions are available for those wanting to go deeper.

Join us at the Balance Wellness Centre in Knaresborough for this nourishing and revitalising class that is perfect for anyone wanting to explore yoga in a more gentle way. It begins by connecting with the breath for calming and grounding, then moves into Hatha Yoga based flowing sequence that will help you stretch, strengthen and balance your physical body. Alongside the physical movements, we will also explore how yoga concepts can support us both on and off the mat, learning techniques and ideas that can create more peace and space in our lives.

This is a class for all abilities and everyone from experienced yogis to complete beginners are welcome. Full instruction is given for all postures and more advanced versions are available for those wanting to go deeper.

Join us at the Balance Wellness Centre in Knaresborough for this class that has been designed to give an introduction to yoga and help you, as a new student, to realise some of the many proven benefits of this ancient practice. It is perfect for you if you’ve felt nervous about the idea of attending a "regular" yoga class and does not require you to have lots of flexibility, balance or strength to get started (yoga will help build these, but they're not a prerequisite!)

The class will introduce you to a wide range of accessible yoga practices that can be used on and off the mat to support improved mental and physical health. This includes different types of yogic breathing that can be used to help manage stress or to give a boost of energy. Movements and stretches that can create more ease in the body and to gently build more strength, flexibility and balance over time. The class will also explore how yoga can be used to aid relaxation, manage a "busy mind" and even help you to get a better night’s sleep.

This awakening flow class is the perfect way to start your day and will help you to feel invigorated and ready for your Friday.

The class has been designed to help wake up the body and mind and help you to cultivate an energy of focus and calm. It is flow-based with beautiful sequences and a combination of stretching and twisting to release tension and flowing sequences to bring a sense of movement and energy to the body.

This is a class for all abilities and everyone from experienced yogis to complete beginners are welcome. Full instruction is given for all postures and more advanced versions are available for those wanting to go deeper.