Let’s connect on Equinox: an afternoon of rejuvenating Tai Chi & Qigong

Join us on Equinox 20 March for our monthly Tai Chi & Qigong classes, whilst soaking up nature’s life force in Earth Alchemy’s garden on a plot in Chartwell North (Gauteng).

We invite you to celebrate life with us on this day of equal day & night, enhancing your life force energy through Mindful Movement & an Equinox Guided Meditation in nature.

Let’s bring alive the ancient tradition of pausing & connecting in gratitude at the turn of seasons.

Times & class fees:

Tai Chi class: 1:45-3:15pm (R150)

Qigong class: 3:30-5pm (R150)

Both at R240

Family / couple packages available

Online class Membership at R80 per class

Bookings essential. WhatsApp / Telegram Adele on 0824507296 to confirm your space.

Friends & children welcome too.

You can join both or select only one of the sessions.

15min. break to rest, bring something to eat & drink between classes.

Looking forward to connect with you in our garden.

What is Qigong and Tai Chi?

Qigong (pronounced chee-gung) and Tai Chi (pronounced tie chee) are exercises and healing techniques that were developed centuries ago by Chinese masters. They comprise gentle movements, controlled breathing and meditation practices and are generally done standing or adjusted as “sitting or lying down” practices for people with impairments.

Qi is life force energy. Gong means to work. So Qigong is the practice of restoring the body and dissolving energy blockages, bringing unity between body, mind, breath and spirit through strengthening the natural flow of life force energy.

In addition to all the benefits offered through practicing Qigong, Tai Chi also incorporates the energy of "martial intent", which is practiced to develop skills for protection and self-defense.

What are the benefits of practising Qigong and Tai Chi regularly?

-Increased life force energy (Qi) for overall vitality and wellbeing

-Strengthened immune system and organs

-Improved physical fitness, balance, flexibility and breathing

-Toned and strengthened muscles, releasing knots and tension

-Relaxed and regulated central nervous system, releasing physical & emotional stress and fast-track recovery from adrenaline burn-out

-Increased mental clarity, focus, resilience, calmness, inner peace and wisdom

-Improved management of anxiety, depression, pain and chronic health problems

-Increased longevity

-More integrated body-mind-heart-breath-spirit

-Increased mindful awareness and connection with ourselves and life, being present in the precious Now

About your facilitator - Adéle Smith

Before changing to the more simple and gentle training of Qigong, Adéle studied Kungfu and Tai Chi (Wushu) for several years. She travelled to China, training with teachers from the Wudang and Shaolin lineages and is now studying Qigong, Taoist Alchemy, Wu Ji Gong and Tai Chi with various teachers.

What are people saying about "Mindful Movement Qigong and Tai Qi" with Adéle?

Christine: “Thank you so much Adéle, I appreciate your energy of giving. I enjoyed experiencing both Tai Chi and Qigong; and found that Tai Chi also supports me to connect with inner stillness.”

Orlando: "Beautiful afternoon, amazing participants and the friendliest facilitator who loves what she does. Very enjoyable."

Dee: "it was calming, relaxing & rejuvenating all at the same time. Even though there were other people in the retreat, I had my own private space, my 'bubble'. The pain & stiffness in my neck is all gone. Thank you so much for sharing your energy & passion so abundantly. Much appreciated."

Lillian: "It was amazing! Life has been hectic; I've been really tense & stressed. I feel like me again! Thank you".

Mira: “Adéle provides wonderful informative workshops at a reasonable price. You will gain a good understanding of Qigong. Her weekly Qigong classes is bliss for the soul! I feel truly relaxed when I’ve been to her class.”

Belinda: “Adele adeptly led the group through the beginner’s workshop-retreat and we willingly followed and breathed our way to inner peace. We are grateful to Adele for guiding us professionally and soul-fully and look forward to the next class.”

Marie (age 73): “It was such a good experience learning some unusual movements. I found it very uplifting and not at all strenuous, and will recommend it to anyone. Thank you so much.”