At this special ‘Awakening the Heart’ event you will learn powerful yet gentle qigong practices to assist with balancing your energy, living in greater harmony with nature and awakening your heart more deeply.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the summer season is associated with our heart and the fire element which has an energy of warmth, flourishing and things coming into fruition. By aligning with the summer energy we can enhance our creativity and joy, cultivate our heart energy and experience our naturally expansive awareness.

‘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 tea ceremony with ceremonial grade matcha green tea. Chamomile tea will also be available.

Benefits of Attending this Event:

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

- Learn ways to live in harmony with nature

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

- 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.

“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.” Tracey C, Derby