Exercise and Sport Studies 955 - QIGONG
Spring
2013
02
1.00
Nancy Rothenberg
T 01:00-02:50
Smith College
33206-S13
AINSWO GYM
nrothenb@smith.edu
Sectioned course. Qigong (or chi kung) is an internal Chinese meditative practice which uses slow and precise body movements, controlled breathing and mental focusing to promote the circulation of qi (life force energy), increase coordination, flexibility, muscle strength and overall health and well-being. Students learn 36 warm-up exercises from the Chinese system of Liangong and 64 Movements of Wild goose Qigong. Enrollment limited to 20. (E)