What is Chi-Kung ? Chi-kung means 'Energy Work' or Energy Skill'. It dates back more than 5000 years and until recently it was a secret kept within Chinese family lineages. In its most accessible form Chi-Kung is a health system working on body and mind, de-stressing and energising the body, boosting the immune system helping to overcome and prevent stress and illness. You can achieve the well-being it produces through simple, gentle movements and visualisations. The deeply relaxing sessions are suitable for all ages and all levels of fitness

The system being taught is unique in that it has been put together specifically for western people who are always stressed and have little free time.

There are three levels to this practice which include visualisation and various breathing techniques. Basic self-massage is also taught at the early stages of training. You don't have to be fit or particularly dexterous to carry out these movements and there are only twenty-four. Just enough to get the job done.

		Body Section In this section we emphasise movement. The function of this, is to clear the restrictions and blockages of energy in the body which lead to imbalances that can manifest as diseases of mind or body - especially those blockages caused by  Stress. Thus bringing the body into balance. The emphasis here is on health.

Energy Section

This section consists mainly of static postures. The function of this is to strengthen the body without all the sweaty aerobics bit, improving the flow of energy throughout the body and eventually increasing the body's capacity to hold energy. The emphasis here is on long life and vitality.

		Mind Section This section consists of two parts - an Inner and Outer one. In the outer part, we learn methods of controlling and transforming the emotions at will as well as techniques for increasing the body's capacity to heal itself. In the Inner part, various techniques of breath purification and control are taught and we learn how to develop Calm, Awareness and Clarity through meditation.

The aim of the system is to give the practitioner clear precise methods of obtaining control over their body, energy and mind. In Chi-kung training it is said that 'The method must fit the student and not the student the method', therefore  this unique system can be practiced whether you are young, elderly, fit or unfit, during pregnancy, and it is also suitable for people in wheelchairs - upper mobility.


Health Benefits of Chi-Kung

Chi-kung helps us develop positive energy, and conserve it! It promotes calmness and clarity of mind, and teaches us methods of controlling our negative emotions and transforming them into positive ones! It increases the energy flow in the body, releases blockages and brings the body and mind into balance.


Health Benefits of Chi-Kung in the Workplace

For details of health benefits provided by Chi-Kung, in the workplace, please click here.


Towards better health

The Eagle in the Nest style of Chi-Kung has helped people improve and sometimes alleviate their health problems such as:

As well as other difficulties related to demanding lifestyles and excessive stress.


Who can practice ?

This system can be practiced by the young or elderly, fit or unfit and many people with physical disabilities such as those in wheelchairs, M.S. patients etc.

During the foundation course

Clients are taught basic movements. They are introduced to their energy (I.e. you can actually touch it); the basic techniques of meditation and a practice for controlling and transforming the emotions. Clients also learn self-massage, an outline of Chi-Kung theory and have the opportunity to ask any questions concerning health and Chi-Kung.


Chi-Kung at Clere Health

Clere Health offers meditation techniques based on Tibetan Buddhism and Taoist Yoga practices, that will aid the development of a peaceful and calm mind, with greater understanding of oneself and others as well as enhanced emotional stability.

Arlene teaches ways of improving your confidence through visualisation, of transforming your emotions at will and of increasing your energy levels through Chi-Kung.

Options include one to one lessons, or discounted prices for groups of two. The relaxation and chi-kung classes are taught in a light, humorous and compassionate manner.