Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese health care system that integrates physical postures, breathing techniques and focussed intention.

The word Qi Gong is made up of two Chinese words. Qi pronounced 'chee' is usually translated to mean breath, life force or vital energy that flows through all things in the universe.

Gong pronounced 'gung' means accomplishment or skill that is developed through dedicated practise over time, together ,Qi Gong means cultivating energy, it is a system practised for health maintenance, healing and increasing vitality.

Those who maintain a consistent practise of Qi Gong find that it helps them regain a youthful vitality, maintain their health into old age, and helps to speed recovery from injury and illness. western scientifiv research confirms that Qi Gong reduces hypertension, and the limits falls in the elderly, one of the more important long term effects is that practise can help you to re-establish your mind body spirit connection. People do Qi Gong and Tai Chi to maintain health, heal their bodies, calm their minds, and re-connect with their spirit. When these three aspects of our being are integrated, it encourages a positive outlook on life and helps to eliminate harmful attitudes, behaviour's and thoughts, it helps to create a balanced lifestyle which brings greater harmony, stability, and enjoyment of life and to keep us mindful, present and appreciative of life moment by moment.

Qi Gong can interest and benefit everyone, from the physically challenged to the super athlete. There are Qigong sessions for children and senior citizens and every age group in between. Since Qi Gong can be practised at anytime or anywhere there is no need to buy special clothing or equiptment or to join a health club just find a class near you and start! Qi Gong's great appeal is that everyone can benefit regardless of age, belief system or life circumstances. anyone can enrich their lives by adding Qi Gong to their daily routine. From children learning to channel their energy and develop increased concentration; office workers and health care profesionals and carers learning exercises to reduce stress; Martial artists to improve concentration, focus and power; to professional sports people to enhance performance and endurance, to anyone just wanting some insurance for their body into old age, the list is endless and there really is no limit and no body that Qi Gong can't reach or benefit in a very profound way.