Parkinson's Class Outline

Safety reminders
A quick word about taking care of yourself in class.

Warm up - 10 minutes
Short sequence Ting Sing Qigong for breath work and dynamic stretches, common before a full kung fu or karate workout.

Aerobic - 15 minutes
Karate is one of the original high intensity interval training. Punching sequences, mitt work, stance shifts, high knees, kicking, and more will et your whole body moving! 

Agility - 15 minutes
At the core of Shaolin Kenpo is agile movement. It comes with the forms that are multi-directional, quick-slow, inhibition training, counter rotations and speed.

Cognition - 10 minutes
Both our qigong and kenpo arts train balance, sequencing, and mind-body connection.

Cool Down - 5 minutes
We close with the distinctly relaxing and meditative elements of our Qigong.

Questions - 5 minutes
5 minutes at the end of each class is reserved for questions.

Social 
Students are welcome to connect after class in our open kitchen area. 

About the Director

Sifu Robyn is certified by the Brian Grant Foundation in Exercise for Parkinson's. She was part of a wellness workshop series funded by the Parkinson's Foundation and is actively teaching and working with people who have Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis and other neurological diseases. Robyn holds a fifth degree black belt in Shaolin Kenpo, and is the only woman in the United States certified to teach Jook Lum Ting Sing Qigong from the Southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu system (Jook Lum Ting Sing Tong Long Pai). If you have questions, or would like to discuss any concerns you might have about joining these classes, please contact her at robyn@dragoncrane.org.

Read more about Sifu Robyn Lingen.

 

 

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What People Say

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I have been taking QiGong classes with Sifu Robyn for several months now and can feel the beneficial effects in my body and mind. I always feel better after every class. Sometimes, during the class I think this is so simple and slow, how can it be helpful? I feel the meditative benefits of the movements with the deep focused breath work. I feel improvements with my balance and strength. I had a goal of being able to play Pickleball and I am now doing it! I'm very grateful for this experience.
~Sue

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I have really enjoyed the Qi Gong class you offer. What I love about the class:
- getting grounded
- movement - muscles I don't use every day
- massaging my internal organs
- getting healthier, stronger, better balance
- the pace is perfect for me at this time.
Many of the movements we do are similar and reinforce my P.T. exercises.
Thank you so much for offering us this opportunity
~ Kelly

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As I age, Qigong is the perfect class for me. Anyone at any age or physical ability can learn and practice it. No special equipment or clothing is needed. It meets me where I am on any given day.
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The in-person class setting with time for questions, explanations and demonstrations is very helpful.
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As a result of the class I have noticed an increase in my energy level. I am less stressed. I feel physically and emotionally stronger and more flexible. The benefits are subtle yet profound which reflect my opinion of the actual practice as well.
~ Susan

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