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Welcome to Bothy Qigong

This is a simple, grounded place to learn Qigong in a way that feels accessible, supportive and easy to bring into everyday life.

Qigong is an ancient Chinese practice that combines gentle movement, breath and awareness. It can help you slow down, release tension, improve balance and reconnect with a steadier rhythm in body and mind.

Whether you are completely new to Qigong or returning to it after time away, this course offers a calm and welcoming place to begin.

What is Qigong?

Qigong is a practice of movement, breath and attention that has been used for centuries to support health, vitality and inner balance.

The movements are gentle, flowing and easy to follow. They are not about pushing or striving. They are about softening, breathing, and allowing the body to move in a more natural and connected way.

Practised regularly, Qigong can help support:

calm and relaxation
balance and coordination
flexibility and mobility
energy and focus
a greater sense of presence in everyday life

Why practise Qigong?

Many of us spend our days feeling rushed, overstimulated or disconnected from our bodies.

Qigong offers a different pace.

It gives you space to slow down, breathe more deeply, and return to simple movement that helps settle the nervous system and restore a sense of ease.

It does not require peak fitness, complicated routines or lots of equipment. It simply asks you to show up, move gently, and give yourself a little time.

About the course

The Art of Qigong

This course is designed to help you build a simple and enjoyable Qigong practice at home.

Inside, you’ll find a clear introduction to Qigong, guidance on the foundations of the practice, and step-by-step teaching to help you learn the movements with confidence.

The course is suitable for beginners and is designed to be followed at your own pace.

You can return to the lessons whenever it suits you and build your practice gradually in a way that feels natural and sustainable.

What you’ll learn

Inside the course, you’ll explore:

what Qigong is and where it comes from
the basic principles of posture, breath and relaxed movement
how to practise safely and comfortably
a guided introduction to the Shi Ba Shi form
the 18 movements of Shi Ba Shi taught step by step

The aim is not perfection.

The aim is to help you build familiarity, confidence and enjoyment in the practice.

Your Instructor Douglas

~Sharing Qigong to a new generation~

I was looking for a daily health practice that I could do anywhere and continue into my old age.

Qigong is a prefect fit as its slow and deliberate movements allow for the body and mind to balance in a peaceful and healing way.

I love that every day Qigong unlocks a new experience. I am passionate about sharing the health benefits of Qigong with you and so Bothy Qigong was born.

I am an accredited 250 Hour Forest Rock Qigong Teacher

~Instruction Specialty~

Shi Ba Shi Taiji Qigong

Five Elements Qigong

Heaven and Earth Qigong

Ba Duan Jin Qigong

What others have to say

"The techniques taught were perfect which I can keep doing in my own practice."

~ Dean, Australia ~

"Douglas has a really good teaching tone. I could feel self-conscious doing Qi Gong since I had hardly done it before, however he held the space really well and made me feel comfortable."

~ Ruth, New Zealand ~