Nicolet Rec Dept Offering Qigong Classes

Yi Jin Jing - Qigong
Yi Jin Jing consists of a set of 12 challenging Qigong exercises. It emphasizes a full range of stretching, turning, and flexing of the tendons, along with the surrounding sinews, bones, joints, ligaments, and muscles. You will learn to move properly into each specific posture and hold it for an extended period of time. Simultaneously use your mind and breath to relax any tension that arises. This class can help you - Significantly improve your physical strength, flexibility, and endurance - Increase your range of motion, mobility, and resiliency - Improve movement of your internal fluids (blood, synovial and lymph) - Relax your mind and calm your spirit. It is an ideal supplement for Tai Chi Chuan practicioners. Jim Janicik is a 6th generation lineage holder of Secret Yang Tai Chi Chuan and brings over 35 years of experience in ancient internal arts (Neijia) practices to his students. Wear comfortable clothing (loose) and shoes (flat sneakers) that are easy to move around in. Bring bottled water if desired.

Day: Thursdays
Time: 6:00 - 7:00pm
Location: Greensquare Integrative Health Center
Lower Level Education Room (6789 N. Green Bay Ave. Glendale)
Fee: $90.00R/$100.00NR
Min/Max: 1/18
Instructor: Jim Janicik

Session: Date: Program#:
I February 3 - March 10 233101-01
II April 21 - May 26 233101-02

Ba Duan Jin - Qigong
Ba Duan Jin (aka Eight Pieces of Brocade) is a relatively easy to learn set of 8 Qigong exercises that are used to improve the body’s health and energy. It can be conveniently practiced in a small amount of space in about 15 minutes or less. Its origin dates back to at least the Song Dynasty (960-1279) based upon written records, and likely back to the Han Dynasty (202 BC - 9 AD) based upon visual evidence contained in ancient Dao Yin Tu paintings. This class can help you - Strengthen your bones and muscles - Improve your posture and balance - Reduce tension and stress - Increase the functioning of your internal organs. Jim Janicik is a 6th generation lineage holder of Secret Yang Tai Chi Chuan and brings over 35 years of experience in ancient internal arts (Neijia) practices to his students.
Wear comfortable clothing (loose) and shoes (flat sneakers) that are easy to move around in. Bring bottled water if desired.

Day: Thursdays
Time: 6:00 - 7:00pm
Location: Greensquare Integrative Health Center
Lower Level Education Room (6789 N. Green Bay Ave. Glendale)
Fee: $60.00R/$70.00NR
Min/Max: 1/18
Instructor: Jim Janicik

Session: Date: Program#:
I January 6 - 27 233100-01
II March 17 - April 14 233100-02