“The greatest force in the human body is the natural drive of the body to heal itself – but that force is not independent of the belief system. Everything begins with belief. What we believe is the most powerful option of all.”

- NORMAN COUSINS

“When you come to see you are not as wise today as you thought you were yesterday, you are wiser today.”

- ANTHONY DE MELLO

“Another world is not only possible, she is on her way. On a quiet day, I can hear her breathing.”

- ARUNDHATI ROY

"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment."

- RALPH WALDO EMERSON

“Without inner peace, outer peace is impossible. We all wish for world peace, but world peace will never be achieved unless we first establish peace within our own minds."

- THE DALAI LAMA

“Those who are awake live in a state of constant amazement.”

- JACK KORNFIELD

“The wise man questions himself; the fool, others.”

- HENRI ARNOLD

"You can preach a better sermon with your life than with your lips."

- OLIVER GOLDSMITH

"Rather than love, than money, than fame, give me truth."

- HENRY DAVID THOREAU

"Healing is Remembering Who You Are"

- MARILYN GORDON

"All healing is essentially a release from fear."

- A COURSE IN MIRACLES

“We lose our freedoms at the altar of fear.”

- KAHLIL GIBRAN

“It is not how much we do, but how much love we put in the doing. It is not how much we give, but how much love is put in the giving.”

- MOTHER TERESA

Qi Gong: Meditation in Motion (Cape Town)

Qi Gong

Meditation in Motion

Qigong is an ancient Chinese practice inspired by the healing rhythms and movements of nature, combining flowing movement, deep relaxation and breathing. As one does the movements, the body relaxes completely and the body is brought into a state of harmony and balance.

With regular practice, Qigong can have the following benefits:

promote health
relieve stress and calm the mind
boost the immune system
enhance blood circulation
balance posture, strengthen the mind and energize the body

Everyone, whatever their age, stage or state of fitness, can learn Qigong and enjoy it. The movements are gentle to the body and easy to learn.

Camps Bay Classes:

Every Monday & Wednesday
time: 9.30 – 10.45am

Constantia Classes:

Mondays 8.30 – 9.45 am

Muizenberg Classes:

Thursdays 6.30 – 7.45 pm

For further information call: Ruth 021 794 0365
Private classes and teacher training available on demand

Ongoing classes in the Southern Peninsula:

Noordhoek: Tuesdays 7.30 – 8.30am
Kommetjie: Thursdays 8.45 – 9.45am
For further info call Katja: 021 7890829

TEACHER’S PROFILES

Ruth Kirby-Sporrer Born : October 24th, 1944 in Bern, SwitzerlandIntroduced to Qigong in Singapore where she lived for 25 years
Has made Cape Town her permanent home since 1998
Has taught Qigong for the past twelve years.

Has been doing ongoing training with several QiGong Masters over several/ years

Kathryn Boraine Born: November 10^th, 1961 in Oxford, EnglandLives in Camps Bay with her family
Was a student of yoga, dance and Tai Chi for many years
Has been practicing Qi Gong for the last ten years, teaching for the last seven years.

Katja Abbott

Born: November 15, 1968 in Cape Town.

Katja has trained with qigong teachers both locally and overseas.

From a young age she has delighted in accessing energy through movement, including dance and yoga.

She has been teaching Qigong for the last 12 years.

All teachers have attended numerous workshops over the years taught by three different Qigong Masters. Their passion…. helping students with chronic conditions and sharing this joyful way of healing soul and body with others.

TYPE OF CLASSES

CLASSES FOR ADULTS (any age, seniors welcome)

class duration 1hr 15min
starts with gentle warm-up
practicing and learning a Qigong form (sitting or standing)
ends with a meditation

CLASSES ASPIRING TEACHERS (or students who want to go deeper)

on demand
some experience with Qigong required
duration: Module of three months one class per week
places for 3-4 students only
cost: R1200
venue: Constantia

PRIVATE CLASSES (on request)

helps beginners to get used to the movements and to gain confidence
students with physical restrictions will be helped to adjust movements to suit their bodies
private classes aim to integrate above students as soon as possible into the group sessions.

UPCOMING EVENTS

A Song for Summer

Qi Gong for the Heart

An afternoon of movement, meditation and sound healing

Little Glen Scout Hall

15 February 2014

2-5pm

R160

Rsvp Kathryn Boraine

072 5546547

COMMENTS FROM STUDENTS

AFTER THE FIRST CLASS….

I have not felt this relaxed for a long time
I went home feeling much happier
This is exactly what I have been looking for
Do I NEED Qigong!
I feel like I have come home

AFTER SOME TIME…..

It has changed my life and helps me cope
It centers me and keeps me grounded
I feel more compassionate and patient
I have learned to live more in the moment and to listen to my body
There is this tremendous surge of energy
I like to feel the Qi and to know it is there for me… comforting..
This helped me pass my exam (11yr old)
My memory has improved and I sleep much better
I like the floating feeling after the class

For further information call:

Ruth Tel : (021) 794-0365

Kathryn Tel: (021) 438-9843 or, use the e-mail form below: