Discover the Benefits of Qigong

Qigong pronounced (Chee Kung), literally translated means "energy work." Qi (Chi) is internal energy, the bioelectric force in all living things. Through the practice of Qigong you can learn to develop and channel that energy. Qigong is an excellent form of low impact exercise and provides all the benefits we currently associate with gentle exercise.

• Trains the mind to concentrate and focus
• Improves the body’s metabolism
• Loosens and exercises the joints
• Strengthens the tendons and ligaments
• Builds root, center and balance

Qigong classes at GateWay are are suitable for all ages and skill levels.  Students will learn to feel their body's natural energy, develop and enhance that energy and lead the energy throughout the body.

Classes include both discussion and practice, covering:

• The history and cultural context of Qigong- breathing and the body
• 5 different types of breathing
• Breathing and energy manipulation
• A variety of Qigong exercises that are easy to learn and practice anywhere

GateWay Qigong Classes:

• Tuesdays at 9am:  Physical Qigong:  White Crane Qigong and Taiji Ball
• Wednesdays a 8:45am:  YogaQi, a blend of flowing Qigong movements and Yoga
• Thursdays at 9am:  Internal Qigong:  Qigong meditation and practice.

Instructor's Qigong Certification

In June of 2018, Bill Buckley was awarded the rank of Qigong Master by Grandmaster Yang, Jwing Ming, founder of YMAA.  Achieving this top rank reflects Bill's several decades of Qigong training, study and teaching.  In the Spring of 2017, Bill was also named an Instructor by Mantak Chia, a master qigong teacher with an extensive worldwide following.  Bill was recently interviewed by Dr. Krystal Couture for her "Purely Balanced Podcast."  Click to hear their discussion about Qigong.

Why Practice Qigong?

Find out why the practice of Qigong is growing by leaps and bounds throughout the United States in this excellent article published by the New York Times.