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Qi Gong Course for Beginners


Discover the ancient art of Qi Gong and enhance your well-being through an 8-week experiential course in Sydney. Qi Gong is one of the cornerstones of Traditional Chinese Medicine, aimed at cultivating health and longevity through posture, movement, breathing, and intention. This course focuses on the Keystone Qi Gong set of Ba Gua Zhang – an internal martial art centered on developing awareness, sensitivity, and relaxed power.

Throughout the sessions, you'll learn to regulate the flow of Qi (vital energy), remove blockages, and restore body balance. As you embody the internal principles of Qi Gong, you’ll cultivate calm, focus, and resilience in everyday life.

Course Outline

  • Lesson 1: Introduction, Exercises #1–3 (Fold the Kua, Post Standing, Preparatory Posture), overview of Ba Gua and Qi Gong.
  • Lesson 2: Review earlier exercises, learn Exercises #4 & #6 (Sparrow Hawk Penetrates the Forest, Closing Posture).
  • Lesson 3–5: Add Downward Sinking Palm, Embrace Moon to Chest, Mountain Pushing Palm, and Mud Stepping with partner work.
  • Lesson 6–8: Combine movements, add variations, partner drills, review complete Keystone set.

Schedule & Pricing

  • Duration: 8 sessions
  • Next start date: 30 January 2026
  • Class time: Fridays, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
  • Fees: $169

Details
1 hour 30 minutes

You will learn

  • Independently perform all 6 Ba Gua Keystone Qi Gong exercises
  • Use intention to guide movement, not force
  • Deeply embody internal Qi Gong principles for wellness

You will get

  • Rigorous understanding of Ba Gua Zhang principles
  • A practice to relieve stress and build mental strength
  • Confidence to continue Qi Gong independently

Appropriate for

This course is suitable for all ages and fitness levels, especially older adults or those seeking a gentle, mindful form of exercise.


Preparation

What to bring

  • Comfortable, breathable clothing
  • Sturdy footwear
  • Water bottle

What to wear

Casual


Your Teacher
Sydney Community College

Sydney Community College

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Sydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors

The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.

We do this by:

  • Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
  • Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
  • Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
  • Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
  • Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.

Terms

Cancellations & Refunds

If the organiser cancels the class:

You are entitled to a full refund.

If you can't attend the class:

You’re welcome to send someone in your place.

OR

  • A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.

Terms & Conditions

At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.  

At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.

That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably.  Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:

Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College. 

 Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College. 

Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued.  If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.

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