What is Qigong?
Qigong or chi-kung is the ancient art of cultivating health, longevity and union with nature.
It is generally defined as energetic work (gong ) (qi).
In particular, it is the ability to unite body, breath and mind with the aim of achieving a state of inner harmony.
This harmony is the fundamental criterion of Qigong. It’s what allows you to feel the qi.
Feeling the Qi
Energy follows attention. Try it: close your eyes, take a deep breath and concentrate on the center of your palm for a minute. Notice what you feel – perhaps warmth, tingling or a slight pulse.
These sensations are natural signs of energy flowing. Feeling and cultivating this vital force is within everyone’s reach. You just have to relearn how to connect with it.
Learning Qigong (chikung)
Qigong classes take place in Lisbon (Parque Bensaúde – Laranjeiras) or online via Zoom.
With slow and gentle movements, this practice is accessible to all ages and physical conditions, promoting deep and lasting effects on the body and mind.
Whether it’s twice a week or every day, Qigong will transform your life for the better. Come and give it a try!
Testimonials
“This has been one of the best decisions of my life, João is one of the best teachers you can hope to find and really helps you to understand and feel the nuance of this ancient practice. He carefully takes you through the series with patience and meticulous attention to detail while keeping the balance and softness of the learning experience. The in-person class is held in a beautiful and secluded Lisbon park, the perfect spot for an inner meditative experience. I highly recommend it.“
João is exceptional at his job! He is flexible with his timetable, has extensive knowledge of Qigong and promotes spiritual development. His classes have improved my posture and well-being. I highly recommend him!
The benefits of QiGong are manifold. In my case, it has helped to slow down and improve my levels of concentration and self-awareness. And João’s dedicated attention and his experience and knowledge have contributed significantly.
A very dedicated and approachable teacher. He teaches various movements, explaining each step and you can feel the results in just a few practice sessions.
I’ve been working with João for about a year and a half and it’s been a very complete and positive experience, in terms of personal growth, physical development and emotional awareness.
The practice of Qigong has brought me a greater and better awareness of the Self; a significant evolution in self-knowledge and spiritual development. Greater fluidity, tranquillity, physical health, mental clarity and confidence. In this process, the professionalism, the interested and attentive accompaniment, the knowledge transmitted, the availability and companionship have been a great help. Thank you very much, João!
João’s friendliness, availability and patience and his classes have helped me a lot. Since I started I’ve noticed a huge difference in myself: in my body posture, in the way I feel the sensations in my body and even in the way I see the world. I have nothing but good things to say about him and I’m very grateful.
João is an incredible Human Being, easy going, easy to talk to and easy to understand, and shares his knowledge in an excellent and genuine way. I highly recommend Qigong classes with him.
Excellent teacher, with deep knowledge, wisdom in his heart, and a lot of patience for those starting from scratch.
A truly revealing experience about your own body and it’s place in space. João is an inspiration, he guides you with his calm voice through the practice. RECOMMEND!
“A Master with an amazing personality. His knowledge of Qigong shows by the way he approaches each session with you. Truly an amazing experience. Highly recommended!“
The lessons are excellent. João is very dedicated and gives a lot of useful information, as well as practice. I recommend it :)
I’m loving the classes with João, starting these classes was undoubtedly one of the best things that happened in my life in 2023. I’m getting new perspectives on life, my body and a general serenity and well-being. I recommend it to everyone!
Qigong has become an essential daily practice for me since I started taking classes with Joao 5 months ago. Joao is a highly dedicated and resourceful teacher. Every class, I get new insights and intention about my life.
My first contact was in another language, which interested me and I felt was something I’d like to delve into. In order to connect with my mind and body, I needed classes in my mother tongue, which is how I discovered João through Google. Since I started classes with João, I’ve already seen mental and physical improvements. I recommend João to anyone who wants to learn this art. He is competent, friendly and flexible with his timetable. My experience is only online because I’m not in the country, but each session is as if it were in person.
“Joao is an incredible master. In 5 months, he gave me autonomy to practice on my own everyday and also guide me through deep understanding of my inner system. Thanks to him I have been creating more space and peace inside of me. He helps me move my energy differently and more consciously. And the garden where we practice is the cherry on the cake. I highly recommend João’s teaching ! He is a life changing experience “
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