Dynamic Buddhist Qigong: Crane & Deer

Service Description

Two 120 Minute Live-streamed Zoom Classes Part I: SUNDAY 11th OCTOBER, Part II: SUNDAY 18th OCTOBER Learn the complete Eight Hands of the Crane and Eight Hands of the Deer, core qigong and fitness exercises from the rare Tibetan Lion’s Roar Martial Art (Sengueï Ngaro) practiced in both Tibet and border areas in China. These are dynamic striking techniques that may be practiced slowly or at full speed to develop strength, flexibility, focus, and qi (life force) while unifying with the spirit of the animals. The dynamic qigong exercise component will be complemented by Buddhist qigong meditations, including those brought from India to China by the great Buddhist pilgrim Kumarajiva (344-413 CE). Kumarajiva’s meditations fill every cell with life force “like water entering sand”, burn away karmic hindrances to health and happiness, and, finally, illuminate the body/mind system with healing energy and wisdom. Although primarily experiential, Ken will also share the fascinating history of this system and his own experiences learning from an accomplished Nyingma Buddhist practitioner in the early 1980s as well as a cross- cultural discussion of the crane and deer as teachers of longevity. You will have access to a recording of each class, allowing time to review and enjoy whenever you wish. Tuition: £75 for the entire course (approx $86 US) Hosted by my friends at Alternatives in London, England. Your USA or other currency will be automatically converted into British pounds when you choose the payment option. TO REGISTER, please copy and paste in your browser: https://www.alternatives.org.uk/event/dynamic-buddhist-qigong-tibetan-crane-deer