The Wabi-Sabi Academy is a unique blend - bringing Eastern Culture and Western Culture together in beautiful surroundings. Whether you want to learn a martial art, self defence or have a go at the beautiful and healing Chinese Health Qigong, we have it here. Our vision is to provide a place and the resources where we can be a community that educates, lifts, mentors and encourages us all to be heal
thy, balanced and compassionate people. We do not teach a sport. A way of being. Be believe that self-defence is:
•Lifelong healthy balanced exercise
•Avoidance of common preventable diseases
•Avoidance and prevention of violence in all its forms
•Reducing prejudice
•Tackling environmental issues
•Raising self esteem, self image, self worth
•Increasing confidence
•Developing communication and leadership skills
•Knowing what to do in an emergency
•Learning to read
•Being resourceful
• Healthy diet
•Conscientious consumerism
•Physical self defence
•Anger control
•Peaceful conflict resolution
•Empathy / emotional intelligence
•Respect for self and others
•Being happy
•Dealing with stress
•Time management
and so much more...
Qigong is a method of self healing. It is low impact. slow and gentle and can be modified for those who can not walk. It is gentle and flowing but is proven to dramatically improve health and well being. It has impressive effects on the respiratory system, flexibility and muscular strength. It is thought that regular practice of qigong can prevent and even cure disease. It reduces stress and balances hormones too! www.wabisabiacademy.com
