If you’re looking to feel calmer, get better sleep, and boost your physical and mental health – qigong (or Tai Chi Qigong) could be a really simple fix for you. I’ve spent the last decade helping students and clients – from the Canary Wharf Group, to community recovery groups – improve their wellbeing with qigong and mindfulness.
Qigong is an easy mindful / meditative movement practise that’s accessible to almost everyone. And, what’s more, most people find qigong exercises uplifting and energy boosting – and often excellent for reducing anxiety and overwhelm.
Vitality Qigong classes are for beginners and intermediates. They help with stress-relief and anxiety, which is very likely to lead to more wellbeing, better metal health and improved physical health. Think of qigong as a mindfulness gym.
You will also feel the benefit of qigong through better posture, improved balance, strength and much more. Classes are relaxed and inclusive, and participants report feeling uplifted, more clear and focused for the rest of their day.
Do you want to discover the power of ancient qigong (pronounced chi kung) exercises for healing and mental health? Whether you’re new to qigong, sometimes known as Tai Chi Qigong or Chi Kong or you have some experience and you want to develop a more regular practise, I hope Vitality Qigong will have something to offer in these friendly, inclusive classes.
- See the weekly online qigong class schedule here.
- View a sample of qigong movements / classes on instagram.
- Find a comprehensive review of the health benefits of qigong, here.
Through tailored mindful workout classes, you will discover the power of these ancient qigong (pronounced chi kung) exercises for healing and mental health. Qigong, sometimes known as Tai Chi Qigong is suitable for all ages and abilities.
Qigong mindful workout classes can help you:
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- Cope with anxiety and overwhelm
- Help you feel more relaxed
- Exercise for mental health
- Manage stress
- Get physical health and healing
- Get more energy
- Feel more in shape
- Concentrate better
- Feel more creative
- Get better sleep
- Heal and recover
- Manage addictions
- Support you through peri-menopause
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ABOUT THE TEACHER:
Claudia has a Diploma in Qigong Teaching
The Shiatsu College, London 2015-2017
Claudia’s first career is as a journalist and editor. She has a long history in the media industry, including working in-house as a Guardian Newspaper Networks’ editor.
She discovered Qigong in 2013 as she tried to keep up with the stress of deadlines and the demands of life. Claudia now has a lighter media schedule and teaches regular qigong & mindful movement classes in Brighton, London and beyond.
Claudia loves working with clients to bring improved flexibility and wellness. She brings a warm, fun and clear teaching style and receives much positive feedback.
In turn, Qigong boosts her own wellbeing, creativity, physical and mental energy. She currently runs regular classes with several charities, businesses and individual groups.
Claudia is fully insured by Balens Ltd & is certified by the Shiatsu College, London with a Diploma in Qigong Teaching. She is fully DBS checked.
Testimonials and reviews
Jane: “Thoroughly recommended!”
“Claudia has run a number of Qigong sessions for the Pathways to Health staff team, a group of 15 individuals. Her inclusive approach and calm manner meant that the exercises were easy to follow, enjoyable and suitable for all abilities and levels of experience. Thoroughly Recommended!” – Jane Healey is Project Co-ordinator Pathways to Health, Brighton
(Pathways to Health is a wellbeing service, which has received lottery funding at various times to run weekly classes for service users working on their wellbeing. )
Pathways to Health client, Sarah: “Over the years I’ve tried many things to help with my stress and anxiety, I can truly say that Qigong is the one thing that has helped me.”
“When I first started Qigong, I was made to feel very welcome and Claudia the coach gave very clear instructions how to do the movements and breathing. Her visualisation was superb. Over the years I have tried many things to help with my stress and anxiety, I can truly say that Qigong is the one thing that has helped me. At the end of the class I feel extremely relaxed and well, my mind and body just feel lighter, it has made me definitely realise how much stress and tension my body carriers around.
The exercises relieve this and it certainly a very welcome feeling to get rid of this. I highly recommend Qiqong to anybody of any age. At the classes, I have learnt different techniques to deal with stress that I can use on a day to day basis. I look forward to my classes very much, the only regret I have that I did not discover Qigong years ago, I believe my life would of been made a lot easier.” – Sarah was a regular at Pathways to Health classes at Pavilions/ CGL, Brighton.
Anna: “I’ve been to many classes and Claudia’s is by far the best…”
“Attending Claudia’s qigong class is an absolute treat for the mind, body and spirit. She holds space beautifully with lovely visualisations and breathing whilst encouraging movement to the best of everyone’s abilities.
It’s obvious she is well practiced and lives what she teaches. I’ve been to many different types of classes and Claudia’s is by far the best – so welcoming and I leave feeling blissed out.” – Anna, participant at Wednesday class lunchtime class, Mind, Brighton.
“It is a fantastic group, bringing joy to my life,”
(Participant 1 from The Wellbeing Hub, Preston Park).
Participant 2: “very empowering and a lovely atmosphere”
Participant 3: “many thanks for having these sessions. Claudia is a fantastic facilitator, she listens notices and controls the group very well, she makes the session fun while still making it very effective”
Participant 4: “It is a very important activity”
– This selection of comments (above) is from clients in Claudia’s mental health recovery class for Southdown Housing’s Wellbeing Hub.
“The best excercise class I’ve ever done. I had so much fun.”– Participant at St Richard’s Community Centre social prescribing class via TogetherCo / Brighton Natural Health Foundation.
Testimonials and reviews for Vitality Qigong
Find more reviews on Vitality Qigong’s google page, here
Tea meditation circles (ceremonies):
Alongside qigong, I am delighted to now offer a group tea ceremony meditation experience for small groups of meditators, or those who enjoy silent reflective time. Tea meditation offers a deeply meditative ancient tradition which can feel primal and often ‘cosmic’, connecting us to the sublime wonders of life.
Immerse yourself in the ritual of steam, stillness and the sensory pleasure of absorbing the aroma and notes of extra high quality puerh, white, oolong and other superior teas, in a reflective space – for one to two hours.
My love of tea meditation comes from a life long love of teas, and that universal feeling of ‘time out’ that can come from a cup of tea, and well as the simple comfort tea has offered me in difficult times.
From 2019 – 2020, I spent 8 months living in a Buddhist-style tea community where we practised tea mediation daily, often for several hours. In these meditations, my mind would feel so connected to the aliveness and magic of live, that I wanted to carry this through for myself and others as part of my regular meditation practise. For me, tea mediation circles offer a sense of comfort, peace and safety. Ask for more information on how you can bring a tea meditation experience to your group.
To discuss pricing and session options that suit you or your team, contact me now on vitalityqigong@gmail.com .
Live online qigong classes & in person qigong 