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Living with Fallots Tretology, ovarian cancer (remission) and chemotherapy induced heart failure (embolism in the aortic valve nearly killed me.) so finding an exercise class that is gentle enough for my wounded body was a priority. Especially as my heart rehab classes were cancelled due to the pandemic. When Deniz offered seated Qigong for free it was an absolute gift. His clear instructions, easy teaching style and heartfelt integrity makes me want to return everyday to his live classes every single day and continue my journey in fixing my own body. Deniz explains exactly how to sit properly, safely move your muscles, breathe correctly and feel the ocean within you. I have already recommended this class to family and friends and urge anyone to try them too. Good Morning Deniz, I think your 30 days of Qigong is a brilliant idea for newcomers. And the planned class for NYE is definitely something I will be tuning in to. Update: This is what I have learned since joining Deniz's online classes in September, the things that have utterly transformed my life and aided my recovery - Belly breathing - Absolutely the best thing to avoid panic attacks with having to wear a face mask. (This is childhood trauma from the gas masks used to knock me out for various operations.) From zero tolerance to breathing in it without sweating and shaking to calmly having a 40 minute echocardiogram in a mask and just focusing on breathing and pushing those clouds away with each breath. How to stand and how to shift weight and feel the air hold me up, the difference in strength and balance is astonishing. I've been deaf in my left ear since I had German measles as a child (I wasn't inoculated as doctors didn't think I would live to be five, as many Fallot's Tretolologists didn't in my era then.) I've never been able to balance on my left leg, now I can, but equally I don't trip or fall as much. My peripheral neuropathy in my feet is lessoning and for the first time since chemotherapy I can feel the minute difference from standing on a mat by the fireplace and the carpet it sits on. As in I can feel the textures of the different fibers. I occasionally stand on the doormat which is spiky as its like coconut fibers because I can feel that. Trust. I have began to trust my body, for a long time after my cancer and embulisum in the aortic valve I was scared of what my body would do next. The fear may not ever go away, but now I sometimes stand in front on a mirror and say well done body, we did good today. Calmness and inner peace. The bellybreathing aids any stressful situation and helps me fall asleep too. Healing. Of all kinds, but especially emotional. I have never laughed or cried so much in learning new things. I'm glad my other half is working in the week as some days the tears fall, but they needed to fall to move forward. Probably a weird one but thinking rather than reacting to something, instead of flying off the handle (It's the menopause - I was never this vocal in expressing my needs.) Or instead of impatience taking a breath and trying to understand my reaction to others and diffusing a situation. I lost a huge part of my resilience when our daughter in law died, trivial things wound me up, but I realise that was more how I refused to acknowledge the fact I have survivors guilt. Qiging makes me acknowledge emotions and afterwards I can reflect on ways to make me the person I was before 2016. I said a while back what is this magic, and thats exactly how I still feel. I wanted someone to heal me from my insides, my mind, my body, soul, and spirit and you and Qigong have done that. It is sn absolute privilege to be taught by you. I feel very blessed. Thank you for what you do. You have changed me back into the person I want to be.
Jan 1st, 2021

I started practicing Qigong with Deniz in 2011, going once a week to classes in Pakefield. The class migrated to Norwich and I followed as it felt such an important part of my life. Two years after I started I began a 100 day gong where I repeated my practice every day before breakfast for 100 days. Since that time hardly a day has passed without Qigong. Lockdown arrived and Deniz created daily online lessons that I catch up with at the end of the day. For me this regular practice of Qigong helps me to be mindful, exercises my joints, and has shown me how to work to control discomfort. I recommend Qigong for everyone.
Apr 9th, 2021

I found Qigong and Deniz at the start of lockdown. I absolutely love the online daily live classes. Deniz has a real passion for Qigong and an extensive knowledge which he shares with enthusiasm in his relaxed and natural teaching style. His teaching builds up in gentle layers, so you absorb only what is the next level or depth for you. Even if its your first session Denizs instructions are so clear; to follow them is easy and youll start to benefit. The daily live online classes really work for me, Im there! It feels like belonging. Deniz records each class so a catch up is also possible. Regular daily practice, for me, has greatly improved my early morning backache, general stiffness and surprisingly, mobility in my arthritic fingers. Focusing on breathing and the flow of chi is wonderfully meditative. I feel calmer, more resilient, and relaxed. A great start to the day. Gentle movements, deep breathing and stilling the mind, whats not to like? Deniz is an inspirational teacher. My only regret is I didnt find Qigong sooner!
Apr 1st, 2021

MLB is a brilliant platform to explore the online Qigong school. I have been practicing Qigong with Deniz now for nearly two years. Deniz is a wonderful teacher, I will highly recommend Qigong practice to anyone, it does wonderful things to your body, mind and soul. Thank you Deniz.
Mar 23rd, 2021

Ive participated in Denizs classes for two years now. The live classes a few days a week at his Norwich studio were delightful, and I miss the community feel of those. But being able to attend online classes so regularly since March has made an enormous difference to my general sense of well-being: both physical and mental/emotional. I feel like Im penetrating the QiGong practices more and more deeply, and in a more intimate and simple way. Denizs love for Qigong is contagious, and his online guidance is a godsend. Thank you, Thank you
Mar 5th, 2021