Qigong

Qigong (or Chi Kung) - a form of mindful movement - means the cultivation of energy and is considered the "Grandmother of Tai Chi". This gentle form of Chinese health exercise releases tension and improves health and wellbeing by combining soft, flowing movement with deep breathing and regulating the mind. It can also include stretching (Taoist yoga), clearing exercises (Dao-Yin), self-massage (Do-In), standing meditation, seated exercises and floorwork.

Magpie Qigong

Just as the magpie loves to collect shiny objects, over many years of studying different styles of Qigong I have been picking out the jewels and treasures that I find and bringing these together to share in my classes and workshops. These are the techniques and exercises that I find most effective or enjoyable when practicing Qigong for health and wellbeing and they can help to:

Improve posture, flexibility, co-ordination and balance
Improve circulation and breathing
Calm the mind and improve concentration
Reduce stress levels
Increase vitality and wellbeing

In addition to its health benefits, Qigong also provides a powerful gateway for spiritual development.

Classes and Workshops

Online classes

Held on Zoom on Monday and Friday mornings from 10-11am.

Payment by donation.

For details email mark@markpogson.co.uk or ring 07772 850026

Scotland Classes

Thursdays 6-7pm at Colmonell Community Centre, Colmonell, South Ayrshire .

Pinwherry Nature Day, Sat 25th July

Glentrool Forest Festival, Sat 26th

Check dates with mark@markpogson.co.uk or ring 07772 850026

Magpie Qigong video

Magpie Qigong: Foundation One is an inspiring instructional Qigong and meditation video which combines beautiful film footage of local landscapes with the relaxing sounds of nature and music whilst leading you through a series of Qigong exercises.

"Visually beautiful... clear and easy to follow. The lovely settings in nature add a gorgeous further dimension." Frankie, Bath

Price: £15

Contact me to order as a digital download.

Festival Workshops

Join me for Qigong at...

Eden Festival, Moffat, 12th, 13th & 14th June 2026

Priddy Folk Festival, Somerset 11th & 12th July 2026

End of The Road Festival, Dorset 4th, 5th & 6th Sept 2026

Somerset events

I'll be in Somerset this summer running Qigong sessions.

Weds 15th July, 10.30am Qigong at Stanton Drew

Other dates to be confirmed

Retreats

I run retreats each year at the Asha Centre in the Forest of Dean and in Todmorden, Yorkshire.

"Just the right balance between fun and challenge. It allows me to engage with it as mindful movement, a moving meditation which is just what I have been looking for."

Ali, Qigong student