Monday 10 November at 10:15am or watch the recording
This session is free to attend, and if you’d like to support our work, a suggested donation of £7 would be greatly appreciated.
Join us for a free, special online qigong taster session designed to support people living with multiple sclerosis (MS). Qigong is an ancient Chinese practice, developed to enhance health and well-being through focused movement and breath. With both physical and meditative components, qigong places a strong emphasis on slow, flowing movements, breathwork, and relaxation, making it an excellent practice for improving balance, mobility, and energy levels while reducing stress.
Regular practice of qigong may help you
Qigong is similar, but distinct from traditional Hatha Yoga. While yoga has its origins in India, qigong comes from China and is deeply connected to Traditional Chinese Medicine. Today, it is practiced worldwide, offering a gentle, accessible approach to movement and well-being that is suitable for all abilities. Its slow, methodical nature and connection to nature make it enjoyable and beneficial for many.
This session will be entirely seated, though standing options will be available for those who prefer. Each session includes an opportunity to connect with others, followed by a guided practice incorporating
Led by our experienced instructor, Tracy Harris, this 40 minute session offers a calm and supportive space to experience the benefits of qigong. If you can’t join live a recording will be available shortly afterwards.
Led by our experienced instructor, Tracy Harris, this 40 minute session offers a calm and supportive space to experience the benefits of qigong. If you can’t join live, a recording will be available shortly afterwards.
Come and explore qigong in a friendly, accessible setting, no prior experience needed!
Please bring water, a tea towel and use a firm chair to do the exercise from (e.g. dining chair without arms).
Find out more about our other weekly online activity sessions on our exercise class page.
A great resource for finding the right type of activity is our Choices booklet on Complementary therapies which includes yoga and some of our other online activities.
Tracy Harris is a fully qualified and experienced British Wheel of Yoga (BWY) Teacher, with over 15 years of teaching experience. She has worked with students of all ages and abilities, including people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) and other health conditions, helping them use yoga as a tool for recovery, balance, and wellbeing.
Passionate about making yoga accessible to everyone, Tracy focuses on teaching simple, adaptable techniques that her students can add to their own “wellbeing toolkit.” She believes yoga is for everybody, a way to build strength, flexibility, focus, and emotional balance, while finding peace and joy in everyday life.
Tracy runs Summerhouse Yoga & Wellbeing in Horsham, West Sussex, which she founded in 2010. She offers a range of classes and courses, including online sessions, seated yoga, workshops, and the BWY Foundation Course for dedicated students. Learn more a www.summerhouseyoga.co.uk.
Don’t miss out on this free session! Please complete the form below, you will receive the Zoom link to join on the day. Simply follow the link to join us live or to watch the recording.
If you would like to know more information about this session or our other online activities, please contact us at register@ms-uk.org or call 01206 226500.
