Pomperaug Woods Opens “Qigong for Health” to Public
Improve your body’s bio-electricity!
This eight-week course commences on March 25 at Pomperaug Woods. The cost for the sessions is $45.
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If you would like to enroll, please contact Carol Ann McCormick at Pomperaug Woods, before March 15 at 203-262-6555 ext. 111.
Qigong (prounounced “chee gung” and also spelled chi kung) translated from Chinese means energy cultivation. It is an ancient Chinese system consisting of physical movement, breathing techniques and inward reflection designed to improve and enhance the body’s Qi, or bio-electricity, thereby improving health.
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Almost anyone can learn and practice Qigong. The benefits of Qigong are many and include:
Improves balance and coordination
Strengthens major muscle groups
Improves flexibility and increases the range of motion of joints
Reduces stress and enhances relaxation
Lowers the resting heart rate
May normalize EKG, blood pressure and cholesterol levels
Like Tai Chi, Qigong is a meditative martial art. The class is led by Roger L. Godin, HPA, a therapeutic fitness instructor certified by the Chinese Health Qigong Association. His five-week course commences on February 11 at Pomperaug Woods (80 Heritage Road, Southbury). The cost for the sessions is $20.
Pomperaug Woods
Pomperaug Woods is the first and only not-for-profit lifecare retirement community in the Tribury area with consistent ownership and management. Located on 22 acres in Southbury, Pomperaug Woods offers people 62+ a financially secure living option. The community offers residence options ranging from studios to two-bedroom apartment homes. Residents enjoy a warm neighborhood atmosphere, convenient amenities, family-friendly staff, and the peace of mind that comes from living in a financially secure community with stable management and consistent leadership. (www.PomperaugWoods.com)
