Qigong Manila

꩜ Welcome to this practice of Chan Gong Rou Quan (Shaolin Soft Fist). 🌿

As a practitioner since 2020, I have found strength in the ability to remain soft, fluid, and refining mental, emotional, and physical motion. Now 42, my practice has evolved from a personal refuge into a dedicated teaching path here in the Philippines. This recording is a glimpse into my own cultivation—a "self-recording" of the dialogue between my body, breath, and spirit.

Chan Gong Rou Quan (禅功柔拳) is often called the "Shaolin Soft Fist." It is a moving meditation that emphasizes "softness within hardness". Unlike the explosive nature of some martial arts, Rou Quan focuses on circular, silk-reeling movements that relax the muscles while strengthening the internal organs and vital energy. It is particularly supportive for practitioners in their 40s and beyond, helping to maintain coordination, balance, and deep relaxation.

Why Practice Rou Quan?
🟨 Internal Strength ꩜ It builds power from the inside out, rather than relying on muscular tension.
🟨 Joint Health ꩜ The fluid, continuous motions act as "oil" for the joints.
🟨 Mental Clarity ꩜ The focus required for the slow transitions creates a profound state of moving meditation.

I hope this practice inspires you to find the "softness" in your own movement today.

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My teaching practice is rooted in the following background:
· Qi Yoga Life (2020–2023): Completed the Qigong Foundational Course under Sky Yang - focusing on 5 Elements theory and Zhan Zhuang, Lam Style Taichi Foundational.
· Shaolin Temple Europe (2023): Completed the 12-Month Self-Mastery Program under Shi Heng Yi, refining Shaolin internal arts and discipline.
· Mimi Kuo-Deemer (2023): Completed a one-year Teacher Training program, integrating embodiment principles and heart-centered sharing.

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Currently based in Antipolo, sharing space at [email protected]

You can find more about me and current classes and workshops at linkin.bio/qigongmnl or explore the above providers who have shaped my journey to shape yours.

- Marie

Written in 2026

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꩜ Moving Meditation for Longevity ꩜ Chan Gong Rou Quan (Shaolin Soft Fist) ꩜ Welcome to this practice of Chan Gong Rou Quan (Shaolin Soft Fist). 🌿As a practitioner since 2020, I have found strength in the ability to remain soft, fl...

Spring is coming 🌱

Spring > Wood Element > Liver Organ

But what does it all mean? Discover the connection of the coming outer season to your own inner rhythm in Feb 15’s Lunar New Year Special Session “Ignite Your Brighter Self” with qigong practice • yin yoga • meditation

By the end of this 3-hour workshop, participants will understand how to work with Spring + the Year of the Horse, feel energized yet calm, and leave with 2–3 practices they can continue at home.

February 15th, 2026 - Sunday 2-5pm
P2,000 per participant (limited to 10)
Venue: .ashtanga.yoga shala
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Looking forward to getting back on the horse? Classes resume February🤍

Schedules:

Wednesdays 4pm
Saturdays 9am, 4pm
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Online via Google Meet
Tuesdays 8am
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See you in-person or online 🐎

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Ignite Your Brighter Self : A Lunar New Year Gathering to Align in the Year of the Fire Horse

This Lunar New Year gathering is a space to align with and gently reclaim your inner fire. Through movement, stillness, and reflection, you’ll leave feeling clearer in direction, steadier in your body, and quietly energized—like a spring fire: warm, focused, and ready to move forward.

Qigong · Yin Yoga · Meditation

February 15, 2026, Sunday, 2pm - 5pm
Antipolo Ashtanga Yoga Shala
Antipolo

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Come as you are.

Leave feeling clearer, steadier,
and quietly empowered.

February 15, 2026 Sunday, 2pm - 5pm
Antipolo Ashtanga Yoga Shala

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October Sessions and thoughts 🤍

• Butterfly during practice, and other practices before - feels like I am in special company 🦋

• Whether the practice is qigong or taichi or simply breathing - a feeling of coming back to one’s senses, back to one’s body-sense and mind-sense

• Bathing in bits of sun - it’s been a struggle with the steady slog of overcast and moody days… still, lets play with and thrive with these endless storms 😎☂️

• Steady podcasts and audio books reminding me of the humanness we all share (Accepting the Universe with Atesh Atici & Think Like a Monk with Jay Shetty)

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To gather and store good vibes this September, we make room by letting go 😄

Speaking of letting go - I lost my voice the first week of the month and did some very quiet classes! Almost there, thankful it is almost back 🤍

The past week has been me learning to let go of control, to soften and to listen. I had to communicate creatively, and really look at things more (because I wasn’t distracted listening to myself speak😄).

Qigong, thankfully, is a practice of listening, seeing the parts of ourselves that may be covered up by our own noise and desire for control.

Through movement we work with softening, centering, aligning. The video here is an example of centering movement:

1. Breath in as the arms slowly raise, following with the gaze.
2. Breath out lower the arms - letting go of tension and noise as you exhale. TIP: Soften from the shoulders as you do this. Soften the hips and knees as you lower the arms.
3. Repeat.

Try some repetitions for yourself and enjoy 🤍

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“A tree may grow ever so tall, but its falling leaves always return to the root.” - Chinese Proverb

Noticing change, letting the leaves fall naturally…

I lost my voice the other day, taught a qigong class without words yesterday…

Tutored my 8yo without words, typing messages when I needed to, smiling at him practicing his reading because of it… 😁

While part of me hopes it comes back soon (it’s still isn’t back today), another part is curious to see how things will go if it doesn’t come quickly…

Silent retreat in a way 😘

Qué será será —
what will be will be 🎶

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A week into August, thankful to offer 9am Saturday Qigong sessions in a welcoming new home to hold space at .ashtanga.yoga

Let this be your sign to join a community for movement, healing and wellness! Classes offered:
• yoga (vinyasa, ashtanga, yin, nidra, chair, kids)
• meditation
• qigong
• sound healing
• reiki
• pranayama & journaling

See you there 😘🙏🏽

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Upcoming Classes July 2025

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Antipolo Ashtanga Yoga*
All Saturdays of July
9AM (60mins)
*New Space

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Torre Wellness Makati
Fridays July 18 & 25 4.30PM (75mins)

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All levels welcome.

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What is Qigong?

Qigong involves slow, flowing movements, deep breathing and focused attention.

Designed to cultivate Qi, which is the vital energy that flows through all living things.

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