Qi Flow with Vonnie

02/09/2026

Master Simon Blow and the Wudang sitting Ba Duan Jin 🙏

Wudang Sitting Ba Duan Jin Qigong - a Powerful Internal Cultivation Practice These Daoist self cultivation practices were taught to me and members of our China Qigong Study Tours in 1999 and 2000 when we studied at the Purple Cloud Temple at Wudang Mountain in China. We where taught by Daosit Master...

31/08/2026

Wudang Seated Baduanjin
An amazingly gentle yet powerful practice. I absolutely love this one and have been doing this set every day.

We are currently doing this Qigong set in our Blacksmiths class, and we find it really beneficial. And it is perfect before our meditation.

I've learned the Wudang Seated Baduanjin set from Master Simon Blow. It's very similar to this one, with only slight differences in some of the movements, but it's interesting to experience the same practice from a different teaching perspective.

I will share Master Simon Blow's Version as well.

Master Yip, 16th Generation Master of Wudang Sanfeng Sect, takes yo...

30/08/2026

Wudang Seated Baduanjin is a traditional Qigong exercise set designed to promote internal harmony and physical wellbeing, it helps improve blood circulation, enhance mental clarity, increase flexibility, and to connect deeper to one's inner Qi.

Movement 5 of the Wudang Seated Baduanjin, Painting the Kidney House, begins by gently rubbing the palms together to generate warmth. We then place the palms behind the back over the kidney area and softly circle the hands, as though painting the kidneys with healing energy.

In traditional Chinese medicine, the kidneys are regarded as the storehouse of Jing, our vital essence and foundational life force. This practice is believed to nourish and strengthen that essence while also building strength, vitality, and mental Qi in the Lower Dan Tian, the body's main energy center.

Qigong is a gentle yet powerful practice cultivating balance, vitality, and inner awareness.
Nourish your body, calm your mind, and cultivate your inner energy through Qigong.

✨ Mondays, 11:00 am at The Yoga Place, Blacksmiths
✨️Fridays, 9.30am at The Studio, Gwandalan

21/08/2026

🌸 Fridays at 9:30 am 🌸
• Gentle movement
• Calm mind
• Vital energy

Qigong at Gwandalan
Experience Qigong in a beautiful and welcoming studio environment.

$18 per person for a 1-hour class
Attend 5 classes and your 6th class is FREE ✨️

Qigong is a gentle yet powerful holistic practice that supports physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels.

Join the Qi Flow
Fridays at 9:30 amstudio__ Gwandalan
Come along, relax, restore your energy, and discover the benefits of Qigong.
Everyone is welcome 🙏

08/08/2026

Yin yoga is much more than simply placing gentle, sustained stress on the body's connective tissues, such as fascia, ligaments, and joint capsules.

I love practicing Yin Yoga and find great joy in sharing its benefits and guiding others on their Yin Yoga journey.

Yin Yoga invites you to slow down, embrace stillness, and find a space to truly unwind. Through gentle, slow stretches, longer holds, deep breathing, and mindful awareness, you are encouraged to reconnect with yourself and the present moment.

By releasing tension and stress held in the body, Yin Yoga also supports the nervous system, training it to rest, recover, and restore balance.

✨️Connect to the Earth. Whether you are lying down, seated, or standing, feel that tingling connection. She is always there to nurture, nourish, and comfort you, reminding you that you belong.
Soften.
Melt.
Trust.

✨️Centre yourself and connect to your core, your breath, and your heart. As each breath rises and falls, allow yourself to soften and settle more deeply into your natural form.

✨️Feel into your sensations, or rest within the silence. Tune into the subtle rhythms of your breath, the steady beat of your heart, and the gentle current of energy flowing through you.

✨️Rest in the spacious silence within and all around you. Linger here, allowing the gentle embrace of stillness to hold you.

02/08/2026

Ann Cecil-Sterman - Teaching Page
this article is on the common cold and the Chinese Medicine perspective.

Perhaps the most misunderstood health event is the common cold. The sneezing, irritated runny nose, headache, tiredness, scratchy throat, a little cough maybe—such nuisances, we think. In Chinese medicine we call it wind-cold, or external wind, a condition that is so multi-faceted that it occupies...

02/08/2026

August is already here, and Imbolc reminds us that warmer weather is on its way. However, the days are still cool, and there is a noticeable chill in the air, so be sure to keep your body warm.

Keep warm, especially around the kidneys, feet, back of the neck, and top of the head areas where cold winds can enter and disrupt the body during chilly, windy days.

Keep your body warm from the inside by avoiding cold drinks and foods. Choose meals at least at room temperature, and support your inner warmth with nourishing, moist foods such as porridge, congee, stews, soups, and cups of herbal tea.

Please wear layers to class to support your overall health and comfort. You will warm up as you begin moving and breathing during practice, then need to cover up again for the final meditation, so consider bringing a shawl or blanket.

The new Friday class is going well and will continue for as long as it is needed.

I will be away for two weeks in September, from the 10th to the 24th. Friday classes resume on 25th September, and Monday classes resume on 28th September.

Qigong Flow classes:
Mondays at 11 am at The Yoga Place, Blacksmiths (Mitti Street, Blacksmiths).
Fridays at 9.30 am at The Studio, (Shop 10, Orana Road, Gwandalan).

25/07/2026

Here's where you can find me this week:

• Monday 9:30am – Yin Yoga (cover)
The Yoga Place Blacksmiths

• Monday 11:00am – Qigong Flow
The Yoga Place Blacksmiths

• Tuesday 9:30am – Hatha Yoga
The Yoga Place Blacksmiths

• Friday 9:30am – Qigong Flow
The Studio

• Friday 6:00pm – Yin Yoga
The Yoga Place Blacksmiths

Looking forward to connecting through movement, breathing, and meditation practices. Hope to see you there.🥰

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healingjourney

24/07/2026

✨ Qigong at Gwandalan ✨
A lovely first class this morning
It may have been a little cold to start, but with gentle movement and breathing, we soon warmed up.

Join us next Friday at 9:30 am for another beautiful Qigong practice.

- No experience necessary
- Come as you are
- Wear comfortable, layered clothing
- Bring a blanket or wrap for the relaxation meditation at the end of class

$18 per class (cash or direct deposit appreciated)

Take some time for yourself, reconnect with your body, and enjoy the calm and balance that Qigong brings.

🙏 Looking forward to seeing you at the studio next Friday
DM for bookings or enquiries

Love & Qi Vonnie X

The Studio

22/07/2026

Qigong Class Reminder
Just a friendly reminder that our new Qigong class begins this Friday at 9:30 am The Studio Gwandalan.

Cost:
•$18 for a 1-hour casual class
•Or purchase 6 classes upfront for $90
•Payment can be made by cash or direct debit.

Please arrive 10-15 minutes early so we can begin promptly at 9:30 am.

What to wear and bring:
•Loose, comfortable clothing in layers
•Chairs are available for those who prefer them
•You are welcome to bring a cushion or bolster for the seated meditation at the end of class

I look forward to welcoming you to our first class and sharing the Qi ♡

Love & Qi Vonnie X