Longevity Tree: A Moving Qigong Practice

Service Description

Begin the new year with Longevity Tree, a timeless qigong form rooted in the Nam Hoa Temple tradition, dating back to the 6th century. This practice focuses on cultivating and harmonizing your chi—your vital life force energy—through flowing movements that embody the balance of expansion (yang) and contraction (yin). Longevity Tree is a complete practice designed to nurture mind, body, and spirit. The journey begins with grounding, followed by movements inspired by the tree, symbolizing life, stability, and longevity. Other poetic imagery includes the dragon (rooted yet expansive), heart-opening gestures to awaken compassion, and flowing transitions inspired by the princess, fisherman, bow, tigers, clouds, and yellow leaves. Each movement connects us to nature’s cycles, fostering openness and balance. Like tai chi, Longevity Tree offers profound physical and mental benefits, including improved balance, stress relief, enhanced immune function, greater lung capacity, and overall strength and vitality. Join us in this meditative yet invigorating practice, and cultivate your energy for a life of harmony and resilience.