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Qigong for Back Pain, Arthritis, and More

8-weeks | Available (Membership Required)

3/18/2025-5/6/2025
11:05 AM-12:20 PM EST on Tue

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Qigong for Back Pain, Arthritis, and More

8-weeks | Available (Membership Required)

This semester’s Qigong class addresses common concerns: back pain, arthritis, insomnia, digestive issues and weakened immunity. As we move up in age, so many of us run into common concerns that can be very troublesome. By simply using breath, movement and attention, Qigong can bring relief from back pain, arthritis, insomnia, digestive issues, weak immunity and other issues, often without side effects or risky procedures. The Qigong techniques in this class are easy to learn and enjoyable to practice. When performed along with a healthy lifestyle, these Qigong exercises help to bring positive effects that are often life changing.


  • Materials: The Five Element Orchard by John and Mary Platt. (Not required)


John Platt

John Platt has been learning and teaching various Chinese arts since 1966. In 1991 he began an intense study of Tai Chi Chuan under various teachers, including Shifu Jiang Jian-Ye, and a study of Qigong from Masters Lee Holden and Dr. Yang Jwing Ming. John is certified to teach Qigong from the National Qigong Association. He is the author of two books: The Five Element Orchard and Qigong: A Toolbox of Energy.  He lives and teaches in the Hudson Valley.