QiGong
Qigong is a traditional Chinese practice combining movement, posture, breathing and focused awareness to support health and wellbeing.
Rooted in the principles of Chinese medicine, Qigong traditionally aims to regulate Qi, support circulation, calm the mind and cultivate greater balance between body and breath. Practices can range from gentle, flowing movements to standing exercises, breathing methods and quieter meditative forms.
One of Qigong’s strengths is its adaptability. Exercises can be modified according to age, mobility, energy levels and health, making it accessible to people with very different physical capacities. In clinical practice, I may use simple Qigong exercises to complement acupuncture or manual therapy and to give patients something they can continue independently between treatments.
Contemporary research has increasingly explored Qigong and related mind-body practices in areas including balance and physical function, stress and emotional wellbeing, fatigue, sleep and quality of life. It is also being studied and used as a supportive practice for people living with chronic conditions and during cancer recovery.
For me, Qigong provides a valuable bridge between treatment and self-care, encouraging people to become more aware of their bodies and actively participate in maintaining their health.
Weekly Qigong Classes – Stoke Newington
Join me every Saturday morning at Yogahome in Stoke Newington for a weekly Qigong class.
Through gentle movement, standing practices, breathing and awareness, we explore ways to release unnecessary tension, improve balance and coordination, and develop a deeper connection with the body.
The classes are accessible to beginners and experienced practitioners alike, with an emphasis on relaxed, natural movement and the principles of traditional Chinese medicine.
Every Saturday | 10:30–11:30am
Yogahome | 14 Allen Road, Stoke Newington, London N16 8SD
Qigong has been part of my personal practice and teaching for many years.
My approach combines traditional Chinese medicine principles with an understanding of movement, structure, breathing and body awareness. I teach both moving and standing practices, adapting them to the individual rather than focusing on rigid forms.
I particularly value Qigong as a way of helping people develop greater awareness of their own bodies and giving them practical tools they can use outside the treatment room.
Alongside its clinical application, I teach Qigong classes and workshops, including its use within integrative oncology and supportive cancer care.
