About this event
It's spring, the time of growing. Join us to wake up to spring and grow with Qigong based mindful movements.
Through Qigong and mindfulness, we learn how to live well, return to balance and harmony, restore connectedness with ourselves and all beings, and remember we are part of nature.
On this spring morning with mindful movements, it is about:
- Unblocking stagnation and releasing tension
- Feeling both grounded and open
- Restoring the nervous system
- Recalling intention
- Exploring the body, mind and spirit with deep listening
- Cultivating focused attention, kind intention and open awareness
- Reconnecting with oneself/others and nature
In the last 15 minutes or so, we will sit together to share and reflect with tea if you feel like doing so. Bring your favourite tea (or other drinks)!
Open to all - no Qigong or mindfulness experience required.
A bout the faciliator:
Ariyananda is a Planet person, practising and sharing Qigong and mindfulness with all, a Buddhist practitioner, wellbeing advisor, and creative.
She grew up near an ancient monastery where she was enthralled by watching elders doing Qigong under an ancient Bodhi tree.
She has been trained in Wu style Tai Chi, Qigong, meditation, and traditional Chinese medicine with various masters across China, Thailand, India, the UK and US.
Accessibility at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre:
The Centre's accessibility statement is here.
Covid and mpox safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre:
To keep our community safe, we ask that all visitors do not visit the Centre if they are feeling any Covid-19 and/or mpox symptoms including headache, fever, sore throat, consistent cough, chills and unusual spots, scabs or ulcers.
You can wear a mask if you feel more comfortable. We also have masks and hand sanitiser available at the Centre.
For current information on Covid and mpox please visit the NHS website.