Qigong is an ancient Chinese healing practice that combines controlled breathing, gentle movement, and meditation to promote optimal mental, physical, and spiritual health.

Qigong originated in China around 2146 B.C. and was heavily influenced by Daoist philosophy, particularly the concept that harmony with nature is of the utmost importance. The first physical manifestation of Qigong began as a series of exercises that imitated the movements of animals. These exercises connected people to their environment, honoured the natural world, and helped ease an aching body after a long day of work.

Chelsea’s classes are structured in a way that she will guide the students in the foundational forms and give time and space to practice each one deeply.

From here, as the students master each form individually, the next stage is to flow the forms together in a personal movement meditation.

There’s no question why Heaven and Earth is a favourite amongst both begin­ning and dedicated students alike.

Heaven and Earth takes the baton from Dragon and Tiger and Energy Gates foundational Qigong sets and not only contains everything within them, but also builds on them by gently opening, stretching and further releasing tight and stuck places in the body’s soft tissues, while progressively tuning the practitioner into the subtleties of qi.