FLC Seniors Qigong

Qigong (Chee Gong) is an ancient Chinese whole mind and body practice developed over 2000 years ago. The word "qi", pronounced chee, means energy while "gong" means to act or practice.

Qigong, therefore, consists of slow-flowing movements that activate the energy force in your body. It focuses on breath coupled with meditative visualization and recognizes that energy flow is vital to good health.

The gentle rhythmic movements of Qigong reduce stress, build stamina and increase vitality. It has been found to improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Inherent in our instructor’s classes is the development of community spirit.

We offer in-person classes at the trico centre for family wellness
as well as online zoom classes 

All participants must be FLC Seniors Club members and must join by registering online ($15 annually). 
FLC membership begins on September 1, of each year.
Please click on MEMBERSHIP INFO at the top of this page to find out how to become an FLC member. 

In-person classes at Trico Spring 2023: 

The four options are as follows. Participants choose one time slot to attend. Participants can however register and pay for as many time slots as they wish.

Classes will run from Tuesday, April 4, 2023 – Thursday, June 29, 2023.

• Tuesday   Qigong with Diane   9:30 am – 10:30 am  (starting April 4)    Diane Smith (Instructor)
• Tuesday   Qigong with Diane   10:45 am - 11:45 am (starting April 4)    Diane Smith (Instructor) 
• Thursday  Qigong with Diane   9:30 am – 10:30 am (starting April 6)   Diane Smith (Instructor) 
• Thursday  Qigong with Diane   10:45 am – 11:45 am (starting April 6)   Diane Smith (Instructor)        
• Fees: Cost: $65 for 13 classes 
  This will enable participants to register for one of the classes above.   
  
  In-person class protocols:
• The number of participants in each class is limited to 25;
  Note: the Thursday 10:45 am class is limited to 22 participants.
• Masks are optional when practicing Qigong
• Attendance will be taken at each class.

Zoom classes for Spring 2023: 

Classes will run from Tuesday, April 4, 2023 – Thursday, June 29, 2023

10:00 am – 11:00 am on:

• Tuesdays                    Level 1                                             Mario Argento (Instructor)
• Wednesdays               Spring Forrest                                  Diane Smith (Instructor)
• Thursdays                   Level 2                                             Mario Argento (Instructor)
• Fridays                        Alternative practice for all levels      Mario Argento (Instructor)

Fees:   $70 for all 51 classes 
               Attend as many as you desire.

Click Here to Register and Pay for both Zoom and In-Person Qigong Classes

Using Zoom

Registered/paid participants will receive:

• an email with details of how to download the free Zoom application onto your computer, laptop, or tablet.
• details about the Qigong Zoom sessions including a Zoom link, meeting ID number, and access code.
• Save this email for weekly reference, or copy down the zoom link and meeting access codes.

In addition, you can see a simple tutorial about how to get started in Zoom for the first time.  (Ignore the listing of American phone numbers.) Once you are registered for our Online Qigong Classes via Zoom, you will be sent a Zoom invitation with the correct Zoom link you can simply click on, as well as a Meeting ID and Password that can also be used to join the class.

How to Get Started in Zoom

ZOOM Meeting Etiquette:

• Please "Mute" yourselves to reduce background noise...it will show as a diagonal line through the microphone icon.
• During the social time, click on Gallery View to see everyone who has their video camera turned on, and unmute yourself if you would like to chat/socialize.
• The Zoom host will mute everyone when the Qigong session begins.
• Click on Speaker View to see the instructor close-up during the class.
• If you want to talk/ be noticed - HAND UP or WAVE!
• Use the CHAT tool to type messages to everyone in the session, or to individuals (select names from the drop-down menu).

Qigong Executive Committee:

A group of dedicated individuals serves as the Executive Committee for the Qigong Club. 

Club Coordinator                                 Brenda Zugman
Treasurer                                             Marilyn Smith 
Website Coordinator                           Pam Lester
Class/Membership Representatives   Ray Ference/Judy Wallace
                                                            Rosalie Bain/Joan Richards
                                                            Ann-Louise Van Buuren/Fay Prichard

For further information contact the Qigong Club Coordinator:  

Brenda Zugman  by filling out this e-mail form. ([email protected])                                

Thanks to OpenSky Qigong and Modern Qigong for images.