Medical Qi Gong for All Bodies

Name: Medical Qi Gong for All Bodies
Start: 2024-12-03T18:30:00-05:00
End: 2024-12-03T19:30:00-05:00
Location: Foundation Of Light

Schedule

Tue Dec 03 2024 at 06:30 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Foundation Of Light | Ithaca, NY

Join Sasha Salayda, owner of Black Wolf Internal Arts, to explore the Ancient Chinese wellness practice of Medical Qi Gong every Tuesday evening at the Foundation of Light.
Qi Gong (pronounced Chee-Gong) is an ancient Chinese practice that is approximately 5,000 years old, if not older. Qi Gong is based on principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Eastern philosophy, and is comprised of flowing mindful movement, static postures, focused intention, meditation, and gentle breathing to enhance physical and mental well-being. Qi Gong focuses on cultivating and harmonizing the body's vital energy, or "Qi," by promoting relaxation, reducing stress, balancing emotions, calming the mind, and increasing energy - while also cultivating flexibility, balance, strength and greater connection to the natural world.
Qi Gong is an approachable art in that it can easily be modified to meet individuals where they are, regardless of age, fitness level, or physical abilities. It can be practiced standing, seated, or even lying down. It requires no specialized equipment; therefore, it can be practiced virtually anywhere.
What to bring: Wear comfortable clothing to move in and a water bottle. Barefoot is welcome/encouraged.
Cost: $15/class or 4 classes for $50.
Instructor: Sasha Salayda is a dually certified Qi Gong instructor and has been practicing Chinese internal arts since 2018. Sasha discovered Qi Gong through Chinese internal martial arts on her quest to heal a shoulder injury while also regulating her nervous system and improving mental health.
To learn more about the instructor: www.blackwolfinternalarts.com