IN-PERSON-OPEN TO THE VITALITY OF SPRING: TEA CEREMONY, QIGONG & MEDITATION

Join us to learn powerful yet gentle qigong practices to assist with releasing the sluggish energy of winter and opening to the vibrant, expansive energy of spring.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Spring is associated with the Liver and Gallbladder and the Wood element which has an upward, expansive energy. The Liver in TCM is responsible for the free of energy in our body and by balancing our Wood element through energetic practices we can allow our emotions to flow more freely, grow and enhance our inspiration, creativity and sense of purpose.

‘Peace, happiness and joy is possible during the time I drink my tea.’ Thich Nhat Hanh

Tea has long been associated with meditation and there will be the chance to reflect and set intentions at the calming, meditative matcha green tea ceremony. Chamomile tea will also be available.

Benefits of Attending this Event:

• Discover how to release the slower, heavier energy of winter and to open to the vibrant, expansive energy of spring
• Balance your Liver energy to allow your emotions to flow more freely, grow and enhance your inspiration, creativity and sense of purpose
• Learn ways to live in harmony with nature

• Have an opportunity to reflect and relax at the tea ceremony

• Experience qigong movements that bring greater peace of mind and well-being

• Discover practices to balance and enhance your energy that can be done on a daily basis

• Learn about subtle energy and how it relates to awakening more deeply to your true nature

• Enjoy meditative time with like-minded people

Please note that the movements are gentle and it isn’t necessary to be physically flexible to attend. This event is suitable for you whether you are new to qigong and meditation or you have more experience with them.

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Testimonials:

“I began Qigong with Tracy Friend during the pandemic and I am still attending her classes 3 years on. It benefits me so much in so many ways - it helps me with physical strength and flexibility, it is so very calming and I feel it has profoundly changed my nervous system which was always in a fight or flight mode previously. I've really deepened my meditation practice through it too and built a better body awareness. I can now really tune in to chakra points and I feel the Qi (energy flow) in my body. I highly recommend anyone new to Qigong to give it a try, it is gentle, enjoyable, can be modified to ability level, and yet it's deeply powerful and healing. I cannot thank Tracy enough for her guidance and teaching.”

“I love the tenor of what Tracy does. Sincere. Heart-felt. Authentic.”

“Highly recommend, it is clear that Tracy practices what she teaches.”

“The workshops help to keep me inspired and I feel like they give me ‘an energetic tune-up’.”

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The event will commence at 4pm and finish at 5.30pm.

The event is taking place in London at the Life Centre Notting Hill which is a relaxing sanctuary for well-being. It is a 4 minute walk from Notting Hill Gate underground station. Notting Hill Gate is served by the Central, District and Circle Lines. Notting Hill Gate underground station is 2 minutes from High Street Kensington on the Circle Line and 7 minutes from Oxford Circus on the Central Line.

Please note that it is necessary to be aged 18 years or older to attend this event.