BSRV offers a range of FREE online fitness classes for people who are blind and vision impaired and BSRV volunteers to get fit at home.
When: Each week an email link will be provided so you may enjoy this class at your own leisure.
Each FREE Energy Balance recorded session offers 30 to 45 minutes of easy stretch and flow exercises.
All fitness levels are welcome, no equipment is necessary, and anyone who is blind or has low vision around Australia can join in.
Volunteers are also welcome to join.
To find out more or to subscribe to the weekly Energy Balance email list, please contact Jenny Dodd, Program Manager, by email:
jenny@blindsports.org.au
About Jenny's Energy Balance class
Some of you will already know Jenny Dodd who is BSRV’s Program Manager, and she is also an internationally certified DRU Yoga, Meditation and Qigong teacher with over 20 years' experience.
Jenny’s Energy Balance class is always evolving to ensure the health and wellbeing for people with vision loss who often have specific needs. Generally, classes incorporate slow stretches, gentle flowing movement, breath-work and relaxation.
What is Qigong
Qi" is your energy and "gong" is the work you do on your energy.
Qigong (pronounced “chee-GONG”) is an ancient Chinese practice of learning how energy works in your body, so you can heal yourself physically, emotionally and spiritually.
Recorded sessions
Every week the Energy Balance class and Meditation/Relaxations are recorded and sent for participants to enjoy in their own time.
Why not try one of the following Energy Balance classes?
Both video classes are suitable for beginners and people with vision loss or sighted.
1. Sample Qigong White Crane Recorded Class
PRESS HERE – Qigong White Crane Class Video - 32min
The Crane is revered by millions worldwide for its ability to bring inner stillness, grace, balance and longevity. Reminding us to move through life with mindfulness and maintain a sense of balance and serenity in all that we do.
The Crane movements in this class involve weight shifting and movements to open the chest, so it is very helpful for clearing emotions like sadness, depression or grief.
2. Sample Qigong 8 Silk Brocades Modified Form
PRESS HERE - Qigong 8 Silk Brocades Class Video - 45m
The Qigong 8 Silk Brocades is known as one of the oldest and most popular forms developed by a General from the Song Dynasty for his soldiers to keep their bodies strong, healthy and prepared for battle.
The 8 Silk Brocades 1 – 8 Names
1. Holding the Sky
2. Drawing the Bow
3. Separate Heaven & Earth
4. Owl turns its Head
5. Swing the Head & Tail
6. Punching with Fiery Eyes
7. Reaching the Feet
8. Dropping the Post
Testimonials
"Thank you so much Jenny, so wonderful to be a part of the online fitness sessions for the past two years. I know that these classes have been of great benefit to me." Janene.
"I am delighted that the Energy Balance class will be continuing. It is proving to be a very valuable program for me, thank you. At my age I am not doing high kicks, but I am moving my feet and hopefully improving my balance and general movement. The Wednesday session adds just so much to my general feeling of wellbeing, many thanks." Thelma.
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