{"id":1465,"date":"2024-03-04T18:16:13","date_gmt":"2024-03-04T18:16:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qigongessencial.pt\/classes\/"},"modified":"2026-01-08T11:10:40","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T11:10:40","slug":"classes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/qigongessencial.pt\/en\/classes\/","title":{"rendered":"Classes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-parallax-none nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:30%;--awb-background-image:url(&quot;https:\/\/qigongessencial.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/landscaper-treeshedges-hero-background-final.jpg&quot;);--awb-background-size:cover;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInDown\" data-animationDuration=\"1.0\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:8%;--awb-padding-bottom:8%;--awb-background-color:#faf9f6;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-padding-bottom:60px;--awb-bg-size:cover;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInDown\" data-animationDuration=\"1.0\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><h2><strong>Cultivating Energy<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Based on Taoist methodologies, <strong>Essential Qigong<\/strong> offers a dynamic training system that promotes physical, mental and spiritual development.<\/p>\n<p>The classes combine ancient practices with discoveries in neuroscience, maximizing human potential and providing an enriching and transformative experience.<\/p>\n<p>With the fusion of traditional Qigong and modern science, the practice becomes even more powerful, helping to harmonize the body, breath and mind. Improve your mobility, mindfulness and quality of life. <\/p>\n<h3><strong>Class details<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 60 minutes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Opening hours:<\/strong> Monday to Saturday<\/li>\n<li><strong>Frequency options:<\/strong> 2 or 4 times a week<\/li>\n<li><strong>Modalities:<\/strong> Online or in person at Parque Bensa\u00fade and Jardim da Estrela.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>What you will learn and practice<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner, the classes offer a solid and evolving foundation with the following practices:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The 18 movements of Tai Chi Qigong<\/li>\n<li>Digopuncture (techniques to stimulate specific points and balance energy)<\/li>\n<li>Energy Ball&#8221; techniques (sensing, storing and directing energy)<\/li>\n<li>The palm of the 5 elements<\/li>\n<li>The 8 pieces of brocade<\/li>\n<li>Qigong self-massage<\/li>\n<li>Activation and unblocking of energy channels (meridians)<\/li>\n<li>Wuji Qigong<\/li>\n<li>Meridian Qigong<\/li>\n<li>Qigong of the 5 Animals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Free First Lessons<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Try it out with no obligation! The first two lessons are free so you can discover the benefits of Qigong at your own pace and with total freedom. <\/p>\n<p>Take the first step towards transforming your energy and well-being. 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