Qigong Ancient Wisdom for Modern Living
A Path of Self-Healing
For Helen, Qigong is a natural extension of the healing work she has practised for many years. While professional support can play an important role in the healing process, she believes lasting wellbeing comes from empowering people with the knowledge, awareness and practical tools to actively participate in their own health.
This philosophy underpins all of Helen's work. Rather than creating dependence on therapy, she aims to help people develop greater self-awareness, resilience and confidence in caring for both mind and body. Helen is passionate about sharing Qigong because it places the power of wellbeing back into the hands of the individual.
Through gentle movement, conscious breathing and mindful awareness, Qigong offers a simple and accessible way to develop practical skills that can be integrated into everyday life, supporting physical health, emotional wellbeing and nervous system regulation.
Suitable for people of all ages and abilities, Qigong is more than a form of exercise—it is a lifelong practice that cultivates health, balance and vitality while supporting personal growth long after the class has ended.
How Qigong Can Support You
- Reduce stress and anxiety
- Improve sleep and relaxation
- Increase energy and vitality
- Build resilience and emotional wellbeing
- Improve focus and mental clarity
- Support nervous system regulation
- Improve balance and coordination
- Increase flexibility and mobility
- Support healthy breathing and lung function
- Assist recovery from pain and injury
- Strengthen mind-body connection
- Cultivate mindfulness and self-awareness
- Support healthy ageing
- Improve overall wellbeing
5 Seed Qigong Classes
Find a class
Discover upcoming 5 Seed Qigong classes designed to cultivate vitality, balance and wellbeing through the ancient wisdom of Qigong.
GRAFTON
Cathedral – Edwards Hall
First Tuesday of each month • 5:30pm–7:00pm (90 mins)
$40 • Pay on the day • Special introductory offer: Bring a friend and pay $30 each • Bookings essential
Includes Qigong practice & meditation. Please bring a yoga mat, meditation cushion and blanket.
YAMBA
Exhale Bathhouse & Spa
Third Thursday of each month • 5:30pm–7:00pm (90 mins)
$40 • Pay on the day • Bookings essential
Includes Qigong practice & meditation. All Qigong props, yoga mats, meditation cushions and blankets are provided.
JAMES CREEK
Retreat of Life
Second Friday of each month • 5:30pm–7:00pm (90 mins)
$40 • Pay on the day • Bookings essential
Includes Qigong practice & meditation. Please bring a yoga mat, meditation cushion and blanket.
MINNIE WATERS
Minnie Waters Hall
Every Tuesday • 30 June–21 July • 10:00am–11:30am (90 mins)
4-week Special introductory Program Special: $20 • Pay on the day • Bookings essential
Includes Qigong practice & meditation. Please bring a yoga mat, meditation cushion and blanket.
What is Qigong?
Qigong (pronounced chee-gong) is an ancient mindbody practice that combines gentle movement, conscious breathing, and mindful awareness to cultivate health, balance, and wellbeing.
The word Qi refers to vital energy or subtle breath, while Gong means skill developed through regular practice. Together, Qigong can be understood as the art of cultivating and harmonising the body's natural energy.
Practiced for thousands of years, Qigong is considered one of the foundational pillars of Traditional Chinese Medicine and traditional Chinese martial arts. Today, it remains a simple, accessible practice that supports physical health, emotional wellbeing, mental clarity, vitality, and overall wellbeing.
Through regular practice, Qigong helps restore harmony between mind, body, and spirit while encouraging greater balance, resilience, and wellbeing.