Linn-Benton Community College

Two different Qi Gong-style classes will be held at the LBCC Benton Center starting June 29. Qi Gong uses energy flow to strengthen the entire body and calm the mind. Dynamic Qi Gong helps students to develop their outer magnetic energy, drawing the energy inward simply using slow, specific movements through the Five Elements and focused breath. No previous experience needed. This eight-week class meets Fridays from 2 to 2:50 p.m. starting June 29 at the LBCC Benton Center, 757 Polk Ave. NW, Corvallis. Cost is $69. Meditative Qi Gong is a companion class to Dynamic Qi Gong. Students learn the meditative practices of the Five Element System while delving deeper into its theory and applications. In addition to the tonifying and planetary meditations, Five Element personality types will be explored and a practical set of daily Longevity Exercises will be included. No previous experience needed. This eight-week class meets Fridays from 3 to 3:40 p.m. starting June 29 at the LBCC Benton Cen...

The exercise class Dynamic Qi Gong will be offered through LBCC Community Education in Lebanon starting June 25. Dynamic Qi Gong uses energy flow to strengthen the entire body and calm the mind. "Qi" means life-force energy, which flows naturally throughout the universe; "Gong" means cultivation through steady practice. By cultivating this outer magnetic energy, learn to draw energy inward by using slow, specific movements through the Five Elements and focused breath. Participants experience a deep sense of peace in this easy-to-follow practice. No experience needed. This 10-week class meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 to 10:50 a.m. starting June 25 at the Lebanon Senior Center. Cost is $69. For more information or to register, see the LBCC online schedule at  www.linnbenton.edu , email albany@linnbenton.edu or call LBCC Community Education at 541-917-4840.