Qi Gong Course for Beginners

Discover the ancient art of Qi Gong and enhance your well-being with our sport & fitness short courses in Sydney!

Qi Gong is a system of health and longevity that has been practised and refined for centuries by dedicated masters of the art. Together with acupuncture, herbs, and massage it is one of the cornerstones of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

This class provides a supported deep dive into the practice of the Keystone Qi Gong set of Ba Gua Zhang. Ba Gua Zhang is an internal martial art that focuses on awareness, sensitivity, and a relaxed structure to channel effortless power. The Keystone exercises coordinate posture, movement, breathing and intention to instil the fundamental principles of the art into your body and mind. 

Through this practice, you will learn how to regulate the flow of Qi (vital life energy), clear long-held blockages, and restore balance to your body's functions. Over time, you will cultivate an intuitive ability to stay calm and centred in the face of life's challenges.

Join us to learn the art of Qi Gong, and establish a practice that can serve you for the rest of your life.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this Qi Gong course for beginners, you should be able to:

• Fully recall and independently perform all 6 exercises from the Ba Gua Keystone Qi Gong set.
• Develop a practical understanding of how to use intention, rather than force, to guide movement.
• Embody the internal principles of Qi Gong deeply enough to tangibly feel them working inside you.
• Have a well-rounded toolkit to help relieve stress and improve physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
• Have a more direct understanding of Yin, Yang and the Daoist perspective of reality.
• Gain the confidence to continue practising the Keystone exercises independently, after the course.

Course content

What will be covered in this Qi Gong course?

Lesson 1

• Get to know the class - student introductions.
  • Keystone exercises #1-3:
• Fold the Kua and Wrap the Arms
• Post Standing (Zhan Zhuang) in the Wu Ji posture
• Preparatory Posture
• A brief discussion of Ba Gua and Qi Gong.

Lesson 2

• Review Keystone exercises #1-3
  • Add Keystone exercises #4 and #6
• Stationary Piercing palm - “Sparrow Hawk Penetrates the Forest”
• Closing Posture

Lesson 3

• Review Keystone exercises #1-4 & 6
• Add Downward Sinking Palm to post standing
• Stationary Piercing Palm with a partner

Lesson 4

• Review Keystone exercises #1-4 & 6
• Add Embrace Moon to Chest to post standing
• Add Keystone exercise #5: Linear Mud Stepping forward and backward
• Review partnered piercing palm

Lesson 5

• Review Keystone exercises #1-6
• Add Mountain Pushing Palm to post standing
• Partnered Mud Stepping

Lesson 6

• Review Keystone exercises #1-6
• Combining Mud Stepping and Piercing Palm

Lesson 7

• Review Keystone exercises #1-6
• Add Mountain Pushing Palm to post standing
• Combining mud stepping and piercing palm

Lesson 8

• Review Keystone exercises #1-6 with variations

Intended audience

Who is this Qi Gong course for?

This course is low impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints, making it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels. As a gentle, low-impact practice, Qi Gong is particularly beneficial for older adults or those looking for a mindful approach to exercise.

Course venue

Rozelle Campus

2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd on the grounds of St. Joseph's Church)

Course materials

What to bring to class

• Comfortable, breathable clothing
• Sturdy footwear
• Water

Additional information

Please note the following:

It is the mission of Sydney Community College to provide quality, accessible education, and training. Our commitment to improving the quality of all courses we offer is ongoing and extends to ensuring the safety of all our students. It is the responsibility of the student to inform the instructor of any physical impairment that might impact participation in this Qi Gong course.