Original post from Yoga Lily - Yoga Qigong Wellness Winter Wellness Tai Chi Qigong & Yin Restorative Yoga Evening – Transitioning to Winter Join us for our Winter rebalancing Yin Yang practice of Tai Chi Qigong and Yin & Restorative Yoga – finishing with Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep) to close the evening.  This busy time of the year can be so demanding and stressful for both the body and mind – through this evening we will release tension and stress, rest, and luxuriate in nourishing practices, to soothe and align the mind, body and soul, letting go of the year to bringing harmony for ..read more

Original post from Yoga Lily - Yoga Qigong Wellness Summer Weekend Yoga & Tai Chi Qigong Retreat What an amazing weekend away with you lovely people in Lancashire…we’ve had an absolute blast, it’s been such an exciting and rewarding experience for both of us – we can’t wait to meet you again… already making plans for the next adventure! Love, Lily & David Photo Gallery from Weekend If you’d like any of the photos at a larger size, contact us and we can email for you ..read more

Original post from Yoga Lily - Yoga Qigong Wellness The surprising health benefits of Tai Chi | Just One Thing – with Michael Mosley on Radio 4 Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art, sometimes called “shadow boxing” or “meditation in motion”. It’s a series of different postures that flow into each other in slow movements. But, although it looks gentle, studies suggest it is as effective as conventional exercise for reducing body weight and visceral fat. And because Tai Chi is a mix of exercise and meditation, your brain gets a work out too – leading to better brain function. It improves ..read more

Original post from Yoga Lily - Yoga Qigong Wellness Winter Wellness Qigong & Yin Yoga Evening – Transitioning to Winter Join us for our rebalancing Yin Yang practice of Qigong & Yin Yoga – finishing with Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep) to close the evening.  This busy time of the year can be so demanding and stressful for both the body and mind – through this evening we will release tension and stress, rest, and luxuriate in nourishing practices, to soothe and align the mind, body and soul, letting go of the year to bringing harmony for the new year and new possibilities ahead.  ..read more

Original post from Yoga Lily - Yoga Qigong Wellness World Health Qigong Day – Saturday 10th September 2022 Join us this Saturday for our free Health Qigong event to celebrate the 10th annual World Health Qigong Day! Join in with others around the world who will be practicing globally on Saturday 10th September 2022. Lily and David from Yogalily and the Qigong Tai Chi Centre will lead you through four practices as we come together to mark both World Health Qigong Day and the Chinese Middle Autumn Festival (Mooncake festival). This event is free and everyone is welcome! BRING FAMILY AND FRIENDS ..read more

Original post from Yoga Lily - Yoga Qigong Wellness Friday 14th to Sunday 16th October 2022 Join us for a relaxing and refreshing weekend Yoga and Tai Chi Qigong retreat at the beautiful and tranquil Charney Manor. Grab your bags… Grab your bags and join us for a luxurious, small group Yoga & Tai Chi Qigong retreat suitable for everyone (beginners welcome) in a tranquil countryside setting.  It’s time to unwind… Completely unwind and relax, meet new friends and maybe learn something newtoo. Take time out and enjoy countryside walks and finish the day with a guided medi ..read more

Original post from Yoga Lily - Yoga Qigong Wellness 30 min Yoga for Unwinding Tension | Slow Flow A 30 minute stretching practice to wind down and twist out some of those deeper held tensions in the body that can build up after a busy day or week. Working by slowly and gently warming up the total body and then building heat and intensity with rejuvenating yoga postures and purifying yoga movement and flow. This Yogalily practice led by David and is your perfect cup of morning coffee to wake up or wind down at the end of the day, from the inside out. Subscribe to YouTube Channel for more practi ..read more

Original post from Yoga Lily - Yoga Qigong Wellness 8 Form Tai Chi | Yang Style | Follow Me Mirror Version | 八式太极拳 This slow easy to follow ‘follow me’ version of the Eight Form Tai Chi is perfect for beginners or those looking for a short daily practice of Tai Chi. I am your mirror for this practice, so we move together in the same direction throughout the practice. Yang Style benefits health, vitality and immunity and is a gentle flowing exercise suitable for all ages and abilities. Subscribe to YouTube Channel for more practices Movements for the 8 Form Tai Chi : 0:00 : Opening Form : 起式 0 ..read more

Original post from Yoga Lily - Yoga Qigong Wellness Practising the ancient martial arts of Tai Chi & Qigong can improve people’s spatial awareness and coordination and help them avoid potentially dangerous slips or falls, study finds Gentle yet effective: Tai chi is the perfect exercise for the elderly, according to a new study Elderly people whose eyesight is failing can improve their balance and avoid dangerous falls by practising Tai Chi Qigong, according to a study. Experts say the gentle martial art builds strength and also improves balance control, reducing the chances of life-thre ..read more

Original post from Yoga Lily - Yoga Qigong Wellness Practising the ancient martial art of tai chi can improve people’s spatial awareness and coordination and help them avoid potentially dangerous slips or falls, a study has found. Gentle yet effective: Tai chi is the perfect exercise for the elderly, according to a new study Elderly people whose eyesight is failing can improve their balance and avoid dangerous falls by practising Tai Chi Qigong, according to a study. Experts say the gentle martial art builds strength and also improves balance control, reducing the chances of life-threatening ..read more