Happy New Year! Here are the new classes that are starting up in January and February 2023. Hope to see you there!
MONDAYS
IN PERSON
Qigong
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Qigong is a moving meditation practice that quiets the mind, relaxes the body and strengthens the spirit. We concentrate on the 18 Lohan Hands — an ancient Chinese form handed down from the Shaolin Temple. Please bring a mat and water with you to class. This is an ongoing pay per class ($20 per class) in my home studio. If you are interested in attending, please email me (dmandrakos@aol.com) for location as space is limited.
MONDAYS (January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13)
ON ZOOM
Fitness Fusion
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Cold Spring Harbor Library
95 Harbor Road
Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
631 692-6820
Fitness Fusion introduces you to the healing arts of qigong, yoga and meditation. Qigong is a moving meditation that is both relaxing and invigorating. Yoga increases strength and flexibility. Meditation helps clear your mind and improves concentration. Please have a mat and water with you. Registration is open. Sign up in person, online or over the phone.
TUESDAYS (January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14)
IN PERSON
Fitness Fusion
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Huntington Public Library Station Branch
1335 New York Avenue
Huntington Station, NY 11746
631 421-5053
Reap the rewards of both yoga and qigong in this class combining the two disciplines. Not only will you shape and tone, but you’ll learn to relax and unwind with meditation techniques too! Please bring a mat and water with you to class. Registration opens Tuesday, January 3rd at 9:00 a.m. Sign up online or in person.
TUESDAYS (January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14, 28)
HYBRID (IN PERSON AND ON ZOOM)
Qigong
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Amityville Public Library
19 John Street
Amityville, NY 11701
631 264-0567
Qigong (pronounced chi kung) is an ancient Chinese form of exercise that is similar to tai chi. You will be introduced to the 18 Lohan Hands — a fluid, dance-like, moving meditation handed down from the Shaolin Temple. Qigong helps reduce stress and anxiety, increases strength and flexibility and lifts your spirit! Please bring a mat and water with you to class. Registration is open. Sign up in person at the library.
WEDNESDAYS (February 15, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29)
IN PERSON
Qigong
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Farmingdale Public Library
116 Merritts Road
Farmingdale, NY 11735
516 249-9090
Qigong is a series of simple exercises designed to increase health and well being. Much like tai chi, movements are slow and gentle, allowing an inner awareness to develop. The class concentrates on the 18 Lohan Hands, an ancient Chinese form handed down from the Shaolin Temple. Class ends with mindfulness meditation techniques created to clear the mind and improve concentration. Please bring a mat and water with you to class. Registration opens on Wednesday, February 8 at 11:00 a.m. Sign up online or in person.