Qigong Classes
Weekly Schedule
Classes in the community
Weekend Workshops
We are proud to offer a series of weekly classes and weekend intensives. These courses are part of the Sheng Zhen tradition and are based on the philosophical teachings of the world’s great spiritual teachers, such as Jesus, Mohammed, Kuan Yin and Lao Tzu.
Spine Qigong Workshop
Sunday March 28
9:30am-5:00pm
$95
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*Open to beginners
Spine Qigong includes swimming dragon qigong, lotus qigong and Chan Mi gong. This workshop will focus on the health of the spine. The whole set of movements increases the metabolism, the body flexibility, and brings healing energy to joints, muscles and the internal organs. It is especially good for weight loss, poor immune system, and disorders of the nervous system.
*Available for Continuing Acupuncture Education.
About the instructor: Yuxia Qiu, Licensed Acupuncturist, has been practicing Qigong for about 20 years, and teaching at AOMA since 2001. She has practiced various forms of martial, spiritual, and medical Qigong. She is a member of the World Academic Society of Medical Qigong, and Founding Organizer of Austin Chen Tai Chi Association. She has also published many articles on Qigong and clinical treatments.
Return to Spring Qigong - Hui Chun Yidan
April 3-4
9:30am—5:00pm
$195
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This qigong is inspired by the harmony found in nature. The same effortless balance found in the moon's path around the earth can also be experienced within our own bodies' movements. This experience is especially strong when we return to our natural state of being.
*Approved for 12 hours of Texas Massage Therapy Continuing Education
About the instructor: For over 15 years Master Li Junfeng was the head coach of the Chinese National Wushu Team and the world-renowned Beijing Wushu Team, which won multiple gold medals and produced successful athletes, including martial arts star Jet Li. Master Li is also well known for his martial arts film roles. In 1995, he gave up his coaching position and film career to devote his life to sharing Sheng Zhen Qigong with the world.
Weekly Qigong classes
Taiji Shen Gong & Awakening the Soul Qigong
Wednesdays 7:00pm - 8:30pm
April 7 - June 16
No class June 2
10 class series $180
*Open to beginning students
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Taiji Shen Gong is a very rich and expansive form. One aspect has a very clear purpose: to elevate your Shen, your “spirit.” But also, the three parts, Heaven, Earth & Human, tell a story of Heaven and Earth coming together to create Human. It is a story of our relationship to the world and the interplay of yin qi and yang qi. Awakening the Soul can also be described as distilling the soul—clarifying it. And with the renewed clarity comes a deeper understanding of one’s life. It is like breathing new life into the body; starting again with an open heart.
About the instructor: For over 15 years Master Li Junfeng was the head coach of the Chinese National Wushu Team and the world-renowned Beijing Wushu Team, which won multiple gold medals and produced successful athletes, including martial arts star Jet Li. Master Li is also well known for his martial arts film roles. In 1995, he gave up his coaching position and film career to devote his life to sharing Sheng Zhen Qigong with the world.
Hanuman: Qigong for Integrating the Heart and Spirit
Thursdays 7:00pm - 8:30pm
April 8 - June 17
No class May 13
10 class series $180
*Students must know Sheng Zhen Healing Qigong Part 1 and one standing form.
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Hanuman Qigong is inspired by the stories of Hanuman's dedication and service to Lord Rama. It's dance-like movements reflect these aspects of Hanuman as well as his monkey-nature. The movements help the practitioner to reach a state where one's qi and body dance together, quieting one's mind and allowing them to naturally--as Master Li says--"merge with the universe." This is a standing form.
About the instructor: For over 15 years Master Li Junfeng was the head coach of the Chinese National Wushu Team and the world-renowned Beijing Wushu Team, which won multiple gold medals and produced successful athletes, including martial arts star Jet Li. Master Li is also well known for his martial arts film roles. In 1995, he gave up his coaching position and film career to devote his life to sharing Sheng Zhen Qigong with the world.
Body Mind Method (Zhi Neng Gong part 2)
April 11-Jun 13
Sunday 6:20-7:20pm
10 class series $125
*Open to beginning students
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Zhi Neng Gong is created by Pang Ming, who combined the secret teaching from 19 different Qigong masters. The Body Mind Method helps to open and free the heart and mind, and open all the energy pathways in the body. It is beneficial for reducing stress and calming the "monkey mind" while energizing the body. It is good for pain management, stress management and chronic internal organ disorders. Lift Qi up pour Qi down method will be practiced each class. The rest of each class will be focused on Body Mind Method.
About the instructor: Yuxia Qiu, Licensed Acupuncturist, has been practicing Qigong and Tai Chi for about 20 years, and teaching at AOMA since 2001. She has practiced various forms of martial, spiritual, and medical Qigong, as well as various forms of martial arts, Tai Chi, and Tai Chi Weaponry. She is a member of the World Academic Society of Medical Qigong, and Founding Organizer of Austin Chen Tai Chi Association. In the 2006 Austin Martial Arts Festival Chen style tai chi competition, she won the 1st place.
Sheng Zhen Healing Qigong Parts 1 & 2
April 16 - May 21
Fridays 11:30am-12:30pm
6 class series $75 or $15 drop-in
*Open to beginning students
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Rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit with this graceful qigong. Qigong is the cultivation and exchange of Qi (vital energy) with the universe. Sheng Zhen is a style of qigong inspired by the great spiritual teachers of the world. The forms consist of elegant movements that aid in healing. You may experience relaxation, calmer emotions and a deeper connection with nature and the universe. This form of qigong is performed seated in a chair, making it accessible for people of all abilities. It is fine for people with physical, psychological and emotional problems. This class will cover Parts 1 & 20, consisting of 20 movements.
About the instructor: Sarah Sires Bentley is a certified teacher of Sheng Zhen Qigong and meditation teacher. She has studied weekly with Master Li Junfeng since 2003. Sarah is also a licensed massage therapist and has studied yoga since 1995. For more than 10 years Sarah has taught adults and children alike.
Qigong Practice
Monday 5:20-6:20pm
April 19—June 28 (weeks 2-11)
$100—Open to the public
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This class mainly covers the exercises learned in Medical Qigong 1, 2 and 3. The design of the class is mainly for students to keep practicing what was learned in the Medical Qigong program. The class will be focused on practice of the routine, and improvement of the movements. These exercises are beneficial for physical disorders, musculoskeletal disorders, internal organ disorders and emotional disorders. They are also for improving the qi sensitivity, and the ability to guide qi for personal health and clinical practice. Forms include: Body Mind Method, Niwan breathing exercise, Lift Qi up Pour Qi down method, Pulling Qi pushing Qi method, Expelling unhealthy Qi method, 6 healing sound Qigong, Awakening the soul, Other forms upon request.
About the instructor: Yuxia Qiu, Licensed Acupuncturist, has been practicing Qigong for about 20 years, and teaching at AOMA since 2001. She has practiced various forms of martial, spiritual, and medical Qigong. She is a member of the World Academic Society of Medical Qigong, and Founding Organizer of Austin Chen Tai Chi Association. She has also published many articles on Qigong and clinical treatments.
Medical Qigong 4
Monday 9:30am-12:30pm
April 19 - June 14 (weeks 2-9)
$300—Prerequisite: Medical Qigong 3 or strong personal qigong practice
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Students will continue to learn how to improve mental health and spiritual level through everyday life Qigong practice while deepening their practice of both non-contact and contact external Qi healing methods for clinical application. This class will cover the theories and practicing techniques for tonifying, purging, or circulating Qi of internal organs and channels for healing as well as the Medical Qigong treatment protocols for disorders of the heart, kidney, spleen, liver, lung, and other common disorders such as pain, stress, fatigue, hypertension, headache, cancer, etc. First class will be taught by Dr. Wu and two sessions will be led by Master Li. The other classes will be taught by Yuxia Qiu.
About the instructor: Yuxia Qiu, Licensed Acupuncturist, has been practicing Qigong for about 20 years, and teaching at AOMA since 2001. She has practiced various forms of martial, spiritual, and medical Qigong. She is a member of the World Academic Society of Medical Qigong, and Founding Organizer of Austin Chen Tai Chi Association. She has also published many articles on Qigong and clinical treatments.
Sheng Zhen Healing Qigong
Thursdays 7-8:15pm
Feb 4—April 1 (no class Mar 11, 18)
7 class series $105
Rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit with this graceful qigong. Qigong is the cultivation and exchange of Qi (vital energy) with the universe. Sheng Zhen Healing Qigong is done seated in a chair and consists of simple movements that relax the body and calm the mind. This 7 class series will cover Sheng Zhen Healing Qigong Part 1. Open to beginners.
Return to Spring Qigong
Wednesdays 7-8:30pm
Feb 3-Mar 31 (no class March 10, 17)
7 class series $105
Return to Spring is designed to take one back to the natural state. The focus is to forget the self, think not of troubles and allow the body to be at ease and relaxed. It is going back to spring and having a young heart that ultimately allows us to experience our natural state of peace, joy and happiness. This 7 class series will cover the entire Return to Spring form. Open to beginners.
Classes in the Community
Qigong classes at Seton McCarthy Community Clinic
AOMA offers free bilingual Sheng Zhen Healing Qigong classes to the patients of the Seton McCarthy Community Clinic in east Austin at 2nd and Pleasant Valley.
Free qigong classes every Friday morning, 9:00-10am.
Clases de qigong gratis todos los viernes, 9:00-10am
Rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit with this graceful qigong. Qigong is the cultivation and exchange of Qi (vital energy) with the universe. Sheng Zhen is a style of qigong inspired by the great spiritual teachers of the world. The forms consist of elegant movements that aid in healing.
You may experience relaxation, calmer emotions and a deeper connection with nature and the universe. This form of qigong is performed seated in a chair, making it accessible for people of all abilities. It is fine for people with physical, psychological and emotional problems.
About the instructor: Sarah Sires Bentley is a certified teacher of Sheng Zhen Qigong and meditation teacher. She has studied weekly with Master Li Junfeng since 2003. Sarah is also a licensed massage therapist and has studied yoga since 1995. For more than 10 years Sarah has taught adults and children alike.
Call or email us for more information: 512-492-3034 or email .