It All Began Here

I delivered my first Qigong session back in December 2019 at the former coffee house known as Gather Dudley CIC. Housed within the Churchill Shopping Centre, a small group met in the upstairs room of Gather to perform a Shibashi set together. Stu and Lorraine, the coffee shop owners, didn’t charge me rent for the space in advance - they merely asked for a little donation from whatever I made. Their support and kindness really helped the enterprise to take off. And then, a few months later the world went into lockdown. The group managed to sustain itself via weekly online Zoom sessions for 12-18 months before the community venues began to re-open again. Participants have come and gone over the years, but our core members John, Jane, Barbara, Clare and Gaynor are still regular attendees - even after all these years!

Your First Qigong Session

Confidence doesn’t always arrive with a bold entrance. Sometimes, it builds quietly, step by step, as we show up for ourselves day after day. It grows when we choose to try, even when we’re unsure of the outcome. Every time you take action despite self-doubt, you reinforce the belief that you’re capable. Confidence isn’t about having all the answers — it’s about trusting that you can figure it out along the way.

You’re ready for a new challenge. You’ve done some research about the group. You’ve seen the videos. But, you’re still not sure. If you are considering trying Qigong it can take quite a lot courage to take the leap and come along to the first session. Remember, there is a free taster and no questions are ever asked if you decide that Qigong is not for you. What have you got to lose?