Qi Gong

What is Ba Duan Jin Qigong?

Held Monday evenings at Sana on the Surf Coast, our Qi Gong classes are a chance to slow down and move with intention. Cam guides the group through gentle, flowing sequences that settle the mind and restore vitality.

Ba Duan Jin - the "Eight Brocades" - is one of the most treasured practices in the Chinese wellness tradition, with a history stretching back some 800 years. Its name evokes eight pieces of fine silk: a sequence of eight smooth, flowing movements, each one coordinated with slow, deep breathing.

Think of it as moving meditation. The movements are gentle and unhurried - reaching, turning, gathering, releasing - and require no equipment, no special clothing, and no prior experience. Practices can be done standing or adapted for seated positions, making Ba Duan Jin genuinely accessible to every age and fitness level.

What sets this practice apart is its research pedigree. Modern studies have explored Ba Duan Jin extensively, with findings that support its benefits for balance, flexibility, sleep quality, and stress reduction - the natural results of combining mindful movement, gentle stretching, and controlled breathing into one elegant routine.

Ba Duan Jin complements (and never replaces) the care of your doctor or health professional. Come as you are, and move with the breath.

No experience is needed, come as you are.

Wear comfortable clothing and arrive a few minutes early to settle in.