2 August 2023
Mindful Bedtime Reading: ‘The Art of Living’ by Thich Nhat Hanh…
Wed Aug 2nd
8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
This is an online event only
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Thursday April 13, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Port Macquarie Library
32 Grant St
Port Macquarie,
New South Wales
2444
Australia
Join us at Port Macquarie Library Thursday 13 April @ 10.00am for Shibashi.
Tai Chi Qigong Shibashi, is a Chinese movement and meditation system, comprising 18 exercises, characterised by gentle. movements, deep breathing, and a meditative state of mind.
It improves general health and wellbeing, by reducing mental stress and physical tension.
There are over 10 million practitioners in the world, and it is suitable for all ages including the elderly. There is a seated version for those with mobility issues.
In many parks in Sydney, you often see groups of people practicing Shibashi.
It is far less complex than the practice of Tai Chi as it is a set of 18 repetitive exercises, done while following the leader. It can be learnt as a prelude to learning Tai Chi or as a warm up for a Tai Chi practice.
Beris Derwent worked as a counsellor for most of her working life, and incorporated creative activities and Shibashi practice as important components of wellbeing. In retirement she has taught Shibashi for several years with U3A as well as providing wellbeing sessions, to community services staff and clients(which include drumming and Shibashi), and community groups in Kempsey.
Participants should check with their doctor if they have medical problems.
Comfortable clothes should be worn.
Wed Aug 2nd
8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
This is an online event only
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Sat Feb 18th
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Lake Cathie Community Centre
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Mon Apr 17th
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Port Macquarie Library
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Wed Aug 9th
8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
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32 Grant St
6581 8755
portlib@mnclibrary
Mon to Fri: 9.30am-6pm
Sat: 9am-2pm
22 Tozer St
6566 3210
kempsey.library@kempsey
Mon to Fri: 10am-5:30pm
Sat: 9am-12noon
9 Laurie St
6581 8177
portlib@mnc
Mon to Fri: 9.30am-5pm
Sat: 9am-12noon
51 High St
6581 8162
portlib@mnc
Mon to Fri: 9.30am-5pm
Sat: 9am-12noon
22 Landsborough St
6566 5044
swrlibrary@kempsey
Tue, Wed, Thu: 10am – 1pm & 2pm – 5pm
Sat: 9am-12noon
Cnr Ocean Ave & Marine Pd
6569 0289
stuartspoint.library@kempsey
Tue, Thu: 10am – 1pm & 2pm – 5pm
Sat: 9am-12noon
Registrations are closed for this event.
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