Qigong | Tai Chi

Qigong is part of the ancient healing system of Chinese medicine. The term “qigong” is made up of the words “qi” meaning “vital energy,” and “gong” meaning “skill cultivated through steady practice.” Qigong is therefore about working with, and cultivating, the energy of life.

Through slow, flowing movements, breath, and awareness, Qigong helps regulate and harmonise the mind, body, and spirit—creating a sense of calm, ease, and connection that supports your overall health and wellbeing.

Benefits of practising Qigong

With regular practice, Qigong can support your health and wellbeing in the following ways:

Calm the mind and release tension from the body.

Support the smooth circulation of Qi for greater vitality.

Improve focus and bring a sense of mental calm.

Nurture a balanced connection between body, mind, and spirit.

Strengthen your body’s natural defenses.

Enhance stability and coordination, supporting confidence in movement and reducing the risk of falls.

Encourage healthy blood flow to nourish the body and support overall function.

Over time, many people find they feel more grounded, more energised, and more at ease in themselves.

Qigong offers a simple yet powerful way to reconnect with your body and support your health—at any age or stage of life.

Weekly Classes

Ongoing Qigong classes at Blackheath Fitness Centre
All Levels: every Friday 4 pm – 5 pm

$20 per class (casual rate), or enjoy a discounted rate when you commit to a full month of classes.
Drop-ins are welcome. Booking ahead helps me prepare for you—use the group sessions tab or contact Tania on 0412 152 928.

Styles of Qigong Offered

In my classes, we explore a range of traditional Qigong forms. Each has its own unique quality—some are more structured, some more flowing, and others work more deeply on the internal organs and emotional balance. Together, they offer a well-rounded and supportive practice for your health and wellbeing.

Warm-ups help prepare your mind and body for the Qigong movements. These exercises loosen and mobilise the joints, supporting the circulation of Qi and blood.

At the end of class, we also take time to warm down—allowing the body to settle and integrate the practice. We finish with a Do-In self-massage sequence, which nourishes the meridians and enhances relaxation. You can explore this practice further on my YouTube channel [here].

A classical form made up of eight flowing stretches designed to open and balance the body’s energy pathways (meridians). Slightly more structured and physical than some other forms, it supports strength, flexibility, and overall vitality.
You can watch a demonstration on my YouTube channel [here].
Lineage: Beijing University of Chinese Medicine

A flowing and rhythmic sequence of 18 simple movements, combining Tai Chi postures with traditional Qigong. The subtle interplay of yin and yang helps stimulate the flow of Qi, calm the nervous system, and bring harmony to body, breath, and mind.
Lineage: Shanghai Qigong Research Institute

Liu He refers to the six directions—upward, downward, north, south, east, and west. This form invites a sense of connection with the world around you, reminding you that you are part of a greater whole. Its soft, continuous movements help cultivate a calm mind and a tranquil, centred state.
Lineage: Shanghai Qigong Research Institute

A slow, flowing practice from the Wudang tradition, with a focus on breath, relaxation, and inner awareness. With continuous, unhurried movements, this form helps calm the mind, restore balance, and build your inner reserves of Qi, supporting long-term vitality.
Lineage: Wudang Mountains, as taught by Grand Master Zhong Yun Long

An ancient practice that combines movement, breath, and sound. More focused on the internal organs and emotional balance, each of the six sounds corresponds to an organ—Liver, Heart, Spleen, Lungs, Kidneys, and San Jiao—helping to release tension, clear stagnant energy, and restore inner harmony.
Lineage: Ma Litang, a renowned Chinese Qigong master

A medical-style form focused on restoring the body’s natural harmony. The six sections of Guigen each work with a different organ and meridian system, supporting healing, balance, and the smooth flow of Qi.
Lineage: Xiyuan Hospital, Beijing

These forms are taught with respect for their traditional lineage, as passed on through my teacher, Master Simon Blow, and are offered in a way that is simple, accessible, and supportive for modern life.

2027 Qigong Workshops

Qigong with Master Simon Blow

February 28, 2027 @ 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Don’t miss this fabulous opportunity to learn from renowned Qigong Master Simon Blow at his annual workshop in Katoomba. With over 30 years of experience, Simon will guide you through Six Unity Qigong / Liu He Gong — powerful self-healing practices to restore energy and well-being. Limited spaces—book now!

Qigong Research

A large amount of research supports the psychological and physiological benefits of Qigong:

Tania has completed her Practitioner Training Level 2 as well as training for Liu He Gong (6 Unity Qigong) and Liu Zi Jue (6 Healing Sounds Qigong) with Qigong Master Simon Blow. She is a member of Wushu Tai Chi & Qigong Australia Inc.