What Is Qigong?
Qigong (also spelled Chi Kung) is a traditional Chinese practice that integrates intentional movement, breath regulation, posture alignment, and focused awareness to cultivate internal energy — known as Qi.
Rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine and classical martial arts training, Qigong has been practiced for centuries to support circulation, structural integrity, and internal balance.
Today, many people seek Qigong for:
- Nervous system regulation
- Stress reduction
- Improved circulation and vitality
- Support during recovery
- Sustainable, steady energy
Our San Rafael Qigong classes preserve classical principles while making the training practical and accessible for modern life.
A Steady Method for Modern Stress
Modern life often keeps the body in a prolonged “fight-or-flight” state.
Through coordinated breath, aligned posture, and deliberate movement, Qigong helps restore balance by:
- Encouraging parasympathetic regulation
- Supporting spinal alignment and joint mobility
- Improving circulation of blood and Qi
- Building resilient, sustainable energy
Rather than pushing the body, Qigong refines and stabilizes it.
Over time, students experience clearer focus, improved recovery, and a more grounded internal state.
Our Qigong Training in San Rafael
Sunday: Primordial Essence Qigong
Primordial Essence Qigong is a flowing, circular practice designed to harmonize body, breath, and awareness.
This training emphasizes:
- Deep relaxation without collapse
- Coordinated breath and intention
- Internal circulation and energetic balance
- Replenishment of vitality
Gentle in appearance yet profound in effect, this practice supports long-term health and internal steadiness.
Monday & Wednesday: Yi Jin Jing (Muscle Tendon Classic)
Yi Jin Jing (易筋經), or Muscle Tendon Classic Qigong, is a classical training system traditionally attributed to Bodhidharma (達摩) over 1,500 years ago.
At 10,000 Victories, Yi Jin Jing is taught as a comprehensive classical system emphasizing structural integrity, tendon strength, and coordinated internal power.
Historically practiced within martial training, these exercises develop deep structural alignment and resilient internal strength.
The 24 movements include:
• Full-body stretching and strengthening
• Tendon and fascia development
• Organ- and meridian-focused exercises
• Coordinated breath and posture refinement
This is disciplined internal training rooted in classical method.
Experience and Perspective
Sifu Scott Jensen’s personal recovery from severe injury deeply shaped his understanding of Qigong.
After surviving multiple traumatic injuries, he relied on structured internal training to rebuild alignment, circulation, and mobility.
With over 40 years of study in China, Taiwan, and the United States, Sifu Jensen teaches Qigong as both a health discipline and a foundational internal art.
The emphasis is on consistent cultivation — not quick results.
Who Our Qigong Classes Serve
Our San Rafael Qigong students include:
- Beginners seeking structured guidance
- Individuals managing stress and fatigue
- Practitioners recovering from injury
- Martial artists deepening internal skill
- Adults committed to long-term vitality
No prior experience is required.
Enrollment begins with a conversation so we can guide you toward the appropriate starting point.
Qigong and Tai Chi: A Complementary Path
Many students combine Qigong with Tai Chi training.
While Qigong emphasizes breath regulation and internal cultivation, Tai Chi develops structural coordination and applied internal mechanics.
Together, they create a balanced system that supports strength, resilience, and a steady foundation for health and happiness.
Train Qigong in San Rafael, Marin County
Classes are held weekly in San Rafael with structured instruction and progressive development.
• Classical lineage-based training
• Clear guidance and alignment correction
• Sustainable long-term cultivation
