Qigong & Yoga

Qigong is a system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used for the purposes of health, spirituality, and martial-arts training.

With roots in Chinese medicine, philosophy, and martial arts, qigong is traditionally viewed by the Chinese and throughout Asia as a practice to cultivate and balance qi as “life energy”.

Qigong practice typically involves moving meditation, coordinating slow-flowing movement, deep rhythmic breathing, and a calm meditative state of mind. People practice qigong throughout China and worldwide for recreation, exercise, relaxation, preventive medicine, self-healing, alternative medicine, meditation, self-cultivation, and training for martial arts.

Qigong

Unlike open level classes of other studios, all of our classes are customized for specific skill levels: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced

These levels allow a natural progression, ensuring that a student is ready to advance to the next class level.

After a level assessment, our instructors can determine whether a student is ready to move up to the next level.

Qigong Classes

01. Beginner Class

Beginner classes cater to the absolute beginner. This level is ideal for new students to build their knowledge of the basic principles of Qigong, while also giving them the opportunity to build up their coordination and strength.

✳︎ This level is appropriate for women who are pregnant.

02. Intermediate Class

Our Intermediate level classes are designed to further challenge the coordination and strength of students through variations of the classic Qigong movements. These energetic, fast paced classes include some modifications for more advanced exercises, but students are encouraged to challenge themselves.

✳︎ This level is not appropriate for women who are pregnant.

03. Advanced Class

Advanced class levels are high intensity Qigong classes. This level is only recommended for students who have already been taking the intermediate classes and have been assessed, approved, and promoted to this level by our instructors. Due to the intensity of the movement and quick transitions between movements a certain level of coordination and strength is required from each student to ensure safety.

✳︎ This level is not appropriate for women who are pregnant.

Benefits of Qigong

Yoga

Yoga is distinctly different from other kinds of exercise. It generates motion without causing strain and imbalances in the body. Yoga is for every body.

Ativo offers Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga and Kripalu yoga classes to appeal to a wide audience.

In addition we also offer specialty classes including Yoga for Pregnancy, Yoga for Back Pain, Yoga for Ostoeporosis and Yoga for Runners and Cyclists. All classes hold a maximum of 5-6 people and pre-registration is required.

Benefits of Yoga

Our Coaches Are More than Just Coaches

As you take in the energy of our group workout, you’ll also get the attention and inspiration that comes from our experienced personal training coaches. They’re full of the life they promise and always pushing you forward with tough love.