Moving Meditation – Qigong commemorated World Tai Chi and Qigong Day (WTCQD) with a visit to The Healing Herd in Nether Wallop.
Qigong is an exercise form developed thousands of years ago in China for mental and physical health that incorporates breathing techniques and gentle movement. The most well-known Qigong in the Western world is Tai Chi.
WTCQD takes place on the last Saturday of April each year in more than 80 countries.
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Members of Moving Meditation – Qigong in Andover visited The Healing Herd, a therapeutic alpaca farm in Nether Wallop run by Gail Foster, to celebrate their annual gala on Saturday 27th April .
The Qigong practitioners were greeted by six alpacas named Billy, Romesh, Al, Johnny, Lord and Richard.
After a thorough safety briefing, visitors led the alpacas on a short walk around the agility course. After the meet-and-greet, feeding, and walk, members of Moving Meditation – Qigong practiced Qigong surrounded by alpacas.
Julie Thomas of Moving Meditation – Qigong said: “It was magical to stand and finish my meditation in such a tranquil environment, soaking in the peace and the birdsong. Alpacas radiate a natural serenity and being with them was magical. I was really happy.”
