Qigong

Spring booking will open soon. 

This Spring term we will be focusing on a range of practices drawn from the ancient five animal frolics (crane, tiger, bear, deer, monkey), the popular baduanjin (eight silken pieces) form and a variety of neigong (‘inernal skill’) practices.

What they share in common is the equal focus on body skill, breath skill and mind skill.

While qigong and tai chi have gained the reputation as being for older people, in fact these deep practices are invaluable for all ages. Not only do they help us cultivate a calm, stable and friendly state of mind, but they also transform the body, both for daily life and for dance, martial arts and sport.

You can see samples of my teaching style here: vimeo.com/showcase/11440056

You can find out about my book Qigong: Cultivating body, breath and mind here: peterdeadman.com/pages/qigong-cultivating-body-breath-and-mind

What people say about Peter’s teaching

“Thanks for providing such a consistently clear series of exercises that we can return to for guidance as we pursue our practice. It's lovely to participate in such a calming, beautiful and beneficial endeavor.”

“Very thorough instruction from an amazing seasoned teacher. Thank you for the knowledge. I am starting the new calendar year with a practice I've been wanting to learn for some time. Now I wish I had started sooner.”

“This is lifelong learning and enrichment, thank you!”

“Incredible explanations and very easy to follow and learn.”

“I have been practising Qi Gong and Tai Chi on and off over many decades - I valued the instruction around the lengthening of the fascia as the way of lifting upwards and relaxing and sinking. The mindfulness which comes with incorporating this way of lengthening and sinking has been quite transformative in my practice. “

“Lovely teaching style. So knowledgable and a joy to learn from you!”