Qigong - Water Element workshop

Richard Thomas
Tom Watson
Sun
6 Dec
10:00 am
150mins
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Water is our deep potential to develop and change.  It is essential to life, and in a very real sense we are water.  When the Water Element is healthy it can affect the whole balance of yin and yang forces in the body and bring about deep vitality.  

Water is fluidity and flow, and these aspects, as well as its connection with the Kidney and Bladder organs and meridians, will be explored in both moving and static forms.  These forms will include some inspired by the Bear, the animal associated with Water in the Five Elements system.  

The session will be gently paced and perfectly suitable for the beginner.  There will be a short break.

Cost £30 / £25 concession

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Meet the teacher

Richard Thomas

Richard qualified as a Qigong teacher through the College of Elemental Chi Kung and also completed the 'Advanced' and 'Refinement' aspects of their four-year course. He is registered as a teacher of Yang-style Taijiquan with the Tai Chi Union for Great Britain.  

Richard has a keen interest in Daoist philosophy and the Yijing (or I Ching).  He is a qualified shiatsu practitioner.

Tom Watson

Tom completed his Qi Gong Teacher Training at the College of Elemental Chi Kung.  His main interests are in Daoist Alchemy, particularly the system of Ba Gua, and he enjoys exploring the playful animal Qigong forms.  Tom is also a qualified acupuncturist, having graduated from ICOM.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this event suitable for me?
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All classes are suitable for complete beginners unless otherwise stated. Please inform the teacher before starting a class if you have any injury or health condition or if you have recently had an operation.

What should I wear?
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There is no dress code, but for yoga, TRE or mindfulness classes it’s best to wear loose comfortable clothing.

Do I need to bring anything?
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Our Yoga Studio is fully equipped, so there is no need to bring your own mat. If coming to a course or workshop you might want to bring a notebook and pen. 

Do I need to take my shoes off?
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We ask everyone to remove their shoes before entering our shrine rooms or yoga studio. You can leave your shoes in the designated areas. 

How do I get to North London Yoga Space?
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We are a 5–10 minute walk from three stations: Highbury & Islington, Holloway Road, and Drayton Park. Bus routes 21, 43, 263, and 393 stop nearby. We are also on the C38 Cycleway, with plenty of bike racks close by on Fieldway Crescent. There is no on-site parking, and nearby streets are mostly resident-only.

Is the building accessible?
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While we have an internal lift to the shrine rooms and yoga studio, please be aware there are four steep steps at our main street-level entrance without a ramp or lift. On the ground floor, you’ll find an accessible toilet. Please get in touch if you’d like to discuss your specific access needs.

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