Flow with Leon
Movement is medicine / Mindful movement is magic
Flow with Leon empowers underserved communities to embrace mindful movement through accessible yoga, qigong, tai chi, and physiotherapy-informed practices. By fostering group connections, we aim to reduce social isolation, boost engagement in manageable and enjoyable physical activity, and inspire individuals to reconnect with a sense of purpose through mindful and intentional movement and learning.
Our objectives
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Increase Accessibility to Mind-Body Exercise
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Promote Social Connection and Community Engagement
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Educate on the Health Benefits of Mind-Body Practices
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Empower Participants to Foster Individual Purpose and Resilience
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Expand Outreach to Underserved Communities
Our values
We are dedicated to creating lasting positive impacts in enhancing not only physical health but also in cultivating mental clarity and emotional resilience, fostering community connections and social sharing on profound subjects such as spirituality and life purpose.
Our intentions
Our desire is to make mind-body exercise accessible to everybody regardless of social and health status, religion or age. We intend to
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About Me
I have practiced martial arts for nearly 40 years, learning from sensational teachers and masters. Qigong has been a part of my life for 18 years and yoga for 22. These arts are a part of me as much as breathing. I have a deep respect for the concepts behind the many forms of qigong and yoga. Understanding the concepts within the forms allows my students to practice to a deeper level, meaning they derive greater health benefits.
My mindful movement practices inform my profession as a Physiotherapist. I have worked extensively with patients and clients who have had acute, chronic, and lifelong pathologies. Depending on need I may utilise Somatics, Pilates, acupuncture, Reiki, yoga, qigong, tai chi, massage, meditation, manual and exercise therapy.
I am undertaking a research PhD on using co-production techniques with underserved communities. This aims to increase their engagement in physical activity to improve outcomes in their physical, psychological and social domains of well-being. This extensive research allows me to engage with the latest science and cutting edge theories on how practices such as qigong, yoga, tai chi, and meditative movement can heal.
Ultimately, my aim through the above practices is to help you find the power to heal from within.
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What is Qigong?
About Qigong
Qigong is an ancient Eastern practice that has been developed for healing the body, mind and emotions. The magic is in the name. Qi’ means energy and ‘gong means cultivation or work. Hence Qigong means to work with, or cultivate ones energy.
I have seen and heard real life anecdotes of people successfully using Qigong to stave of disease, heal enough to not require surgery and many other feats that defy scientists and clinicians. This may not be the outcome for everyone who undertakes to learn about this stunning art, yet it leans into the potential power of this incredible art form.
So what can you expect from qigong? You can expect to breathe better, to move with more ease, to have a clearer, less agitated mind and to feel more connected to nature and those around you.
Below are some of the forms I became certified in to teach:
5 Element Qigong – White Tiger School
8 Trigram Organ Qigong – White Tiger School
Meridian Qigong – White Tiger School
5 Element Qigong – Forest Rock Lineage
Shi Ba Shi Taiji – Forest Rock Lineage
Ba Duan Jin – Forest Rock Lineage
Qigong for Pain Management – Integrated Qigong for Health
Instant Health Qigong – Shaolin Temple UK
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Yoga with Leon
About
Leon is a Contemporary Yoga 200-hr trained Yoga Teacher. Inspired and taught by the remarkable Donna Farhi, Karla Brodie, Neal Ghoshal, and Haidee Stairmand, Leon teaches a vinyasa flow style yoga class that may include elements of witchery, qigong and somatics. What you will learn is how to tap into your inner power and release stagnant energy from your physical, energetic, emotional, and mental being.
The philosophy behind the practice is to feel and connect. Breathe, flow and move as your body, mind and soul becomes a conduit for energy to flow like a powerful wave. Give yourself the freedom to move how you want to move on the mat.
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