THE slow, graceful movements of the ancient Chinese art of Qigong are being shown in Hobart.
A world-renowned Shaolin Kung Fu and Qigong Master is visiting Tasmania for the first time this week.
Master Liu De Ming has shared some secrets of his craft at three workshops.
He wrapped up with a Taoist Tranquillity Meditation session yesterday. Workshop participants get a unique and one-off insight into the discipline of Qigong and meditation.
Master Liu says through nearly 30 years teaching experience he has come to believe that the state of a person's physical and mental health is so much more important than any material properties they may strive for.
"To gain this free mind and spirit, one's life should be nourished by great philosophy and culture," he said.
He believes that Qigong, pronounced chee-gung, is one of the most important disciplines, which could develop inner peace and strength to deal with day to day stress and mental and physical illness.
The visit was organised by Brooke Allen of Hobart's health and wellbeing boutique, Zest East West.
Mr Allen said this was the first time someone of Master Liu's calibre had been to Tasmania.
"It is a huge opportunity for Tasmanians to further enhance their understanding of Qigong," he said.
University of Queensland research showed promising results of Qigong preventing people from developing diabetes.
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