In Harmony Qigong

22/02/2026

Embrace your journey through the natural cycle of Menopause with TCM & Qigong ☯️💝 it’s a massive shift going on for our beautiful body that’s part of every woman’s life. It’s not a negative thing. We need to shift our view as our body shifts & transitions. Reconnect with your Yin & boost your Jing through our nurturing therapies 💗❤️‍🩹🤗 Thank you for your wisdom & clarity Sue Sue Crites MSc, NCP Holistic Healing and Qigong

21/02/2026

Tomorrow! Free Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Toukley

21/02/2026

Join The (real) Beans for our Qigong classes & feel great too! ☯️🧘‍♂️

Simple to try
Gentle flowing exercises
Relaxing breathwork
Calming meditation & stillness practices
Nervous system regulation
Soothing self-care techniques
Fun & easy
Ancient & Modern wisdom
Wholistic Wellness all combined
Curated FOR your wholeness

Mind
Body
Heart
Energy
Soul
🪷 In Harmony 🪷

No experience nor equipment needed.

Contact Mel Bean for more info on our classes held on the beautiful Central Coast NSW Darkinjung Country 🍃🌴

21/02/2026

Heart brain axis ♥️🧠❤️‍🩹💝 Let Qigong help you 💓

20/02/2026

See you soon for In Harmony Qigong Summer Classes ☯️🧘‍♂️ swipe ➡️ for more info:

Mondays 5:30pm Long Jetty Boat Shed 🦆

Thursdays 5:30pm &
Fridays 8am Bali Garden 🌴

Saturdays 2:30pm Toukley with 💙

Thrive with life In Holistic Harmony 🍃

Your Mind, Body, Heart, Energy & Soul will love you with Holistic Health & Wellbeing Mindful Movement & Meditation Qigong 🪷

No experience nor equipment needed! More Yin than Tai Chi, easier than yoga.

Nurture & Nourish yourself into greater peace, alignment & Harmony through self-empowering, simple, sacred wisdom practices designed to support you.
The benefits abound from:
emotional regulation, hormonal harmony, immune strengthening, energy enhancing, physical recovery, mental health & social wellbeing…

Qigong is curated low impact exercise, breathwork & mindfulness ALL combined into the 1 easy efficient class!! ❤️‍🩹💝 It’s simpler than you may think & it truly works!

As a certified Qigong Teacher & Breast Cancer thriver 🎀(since 2016), Mel has lived experience & loves sharing these beautiful techniques for all to thrive.

ℹ️ Contact Mel for info & bookings. Available for Wellness Retreats, Community Events & Wellbeing Workshops for your business too.

Disclaimer: Please check with your trusted health practitioner before commencing any exercise program especially if you have any serious health issues or haven’t exercised for a period of time. Your body is your own responsibility to take care of ⛑️

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20/02/2026

What is Qigong?... An uncomplicated explanation.

Qigong, or Chi Kung, is derived from two Chinese terms. The first, *Qi* (pronounced “Chee”), refers to ‘vital energy’ or ‘life force energy’ that permeates all things in the universe. The second term, *Gong* (pronounced “gung”), signifies a skill developed through consistent practice. Therefore, Qigong means the cultivation of this vital energy.

This ancient Chinese health practice integrates gentle physical movements, breathing techniques, focused intention, and meditation. The aim is to gather, cleanse, strengthen, and circulate qi within the body, ultimately leading to improved health and vitality, a tranquil state of mind, and heightened self-awareness.

The initial term for Qigong dates back at least 5,000 years, to Yang sheng, which translates to ‘nurturing life.’ This concept encompasses healing exercises, meditation, and various practices that foster physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual balance. Nurturing life is not only about personal well-being but also about maintaining a harmonious relationship with the surrounding environment and nature.

Qigong is characterised by its simplicity and profound impacts on physical and mental health, making it accessible and enjoyable for individuals of all ages and abilities. Regular practice can effectively address energy blockages and facilitate the smooth flow of energy throughout the body’s meridian system—an intricate network of invisible pathways connecting all bodily systems. This stimulation and nourishment of internal organs enhance energetic communication, promoting overall health.

A commitment to practicing Qigong, even for just 20 minutes a day, can deeply replenish the body’s vital energy and activate its natural self-healing capabilities. It offers a non-invasive approach to overcoming chronic physical or emotional challenges, significantly improving one’s quality of life. For those willing to engage meaningfully with their health, serious dedication to Qigong practice can transform physical well-being, life direction, and perspective.

Qigong encompasses both external and internal movements. The internal movements, known as *neigong* or “internal power,” differentiate Qigong from many Western exercises focusing mainly on cardiovascular endurance or muscle strength. Qigong encourages awareness and addresses dimensions of being that are often overlooked in traditional exercise programs. By integrating the meridian system, mindful intent, and breathing techniques, Qigong multiplies the benefits associated with physical activities.

The gentle, rhythmic movements of Qigong effectively reduce stress, build stamina, enhance vitality, and strengthen the immune system. Regular practice can lead to relaxation of the mind, muscles, tendons, joints, and internal organs, alongside improvements in posture, balance, flexibility, circulation, blood pressure, cholesterol, hormone levels, kidney function, digestion, and cognitive clarity.

One of Qigong’s significant long-term effects is reestablishing the connection between mind, body, and spirit. Practitioners often pursue Qigong for various reasons – maintaining health, healing physical ailments, calming the mind, and reconnecting with their inner selves. When these aspects of existence are aligned, individuals experience a more positive outlook on life, reduced harmful behaviours, and a balanced lifestyle that fosters harmony, stability, and greater enjoyment in life.

The consistent answer to the question, “What is the most crucial aspect of practicing Qigong?” is simply, “Just do it.”

20/02/2026

What a find!! A Mini Rejuvenation & Recovery Retreat space close to home! ❤️‍🩹💝 This wellness sanctuary is centered around the healing water element 💦 (perfect to balance out the heat of this wildly fiery year 🔥 being a doubly powerful Yang Fire Horse!) The ENRG Space
Based at Berkeley Vale & run by the gorgeous Natalie & her hubby Giles, you can enjoy all or a selection of these soothing treatments from magnesium pool, therapeutic spa with a variety of jets, sauna & cold plunge 🩵

Together we can thrive 🫶🏼 Thanks for our time out. Pssst we’ll be back - although we hope not too many don’t find out about our little secret sanctuary 😝
Thx for the intel 👌

If you need info on how to support your Mind+Body+Energy in 2026, try a local Holistic Qigong class ~ where we flow with life through calming Mindful Movement, simple Breathwork & Mini Meditation sessions curated FOR you; bringing our nervous systems into Harmony & wholeness ☯️🧘‍♂️🪷 Plus learn various lifestyle tools & techniques to support our Whole journey 🧰🍃❤️‍🩹💝⛑️

20/02/2026

😌❤️‍🩹💝☯️👌

You don’t practice Qigong just to “relax.” If that is your goal, this practice helps your body remember how to recover from stress.

Qigong makes your heart rhythm more flexible—not just slower or sleepy, but responsive and adaptable. It gives your body options.

True calm isn’t about forcing yourself to be peaceful. It’s what naturally appears when you stop fighting the present moment.

Read the full article—link in bio on IG, or use the link below:
https://ow.ly/NLwk50YfV2N

19/02/2026

L O N G J E T T Y ✌️ You know the mural. You’ve seen the epic sunset snaps. You’ve probably heard someone refer to it as ‘Newtown on the coast’.

But Long Jetty’s got layers, & is digging into all of them including in the Long Jetty Neighbourhood Guide!!

For the best Wellness, eats, shops + all the feel-good stuff, check out us locals ➡️
https://coastiesmag.com.au/ultimate-long-jetty
Featuring Mindful Movement & Meditation Holistic Wellness Qigong classes with Mel at In Harmony Qigong ☯️🧘‍♂️🪷

Our current Summer times:
Mondays at 5:30pm 🦆
Thursdays 5:30pm & Fridays 8am in a private Bali garden Long Jetty 🛖🌴

+ other classes & workshops. Reach out to Mel for info & bookings. Only $20pp including a cuppa 🫖 🍃 No experience nor equipment needed. Easier than yoga, yet deeply restorative.

Qigong brings together sacred Health & Wellbeing tools & techniques for your Wholistic Wellness:
Mind
Body
Heart
Energy
Soul
❤️‍🩹 In Harmony 💝

Isn’t it time to try a new way? Tune out the noise & tune inwards. Give your nervous system a chance to reset in loving groundedness. Mel has lived experience as a Breast Cancer thriver 🎀 & loves to share this nurturing self-empowering practice so we can all thrive with life on our side.

Thanks for the awesome scoop team 👌💃