qigong workshops on zoom

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Dates for your diary

Due to popular demand this year, I have decided to continue to offer quarterly Thursday afternoon 3-hour qigong training via Zoom. 

Dates for 2024 are:

They run from 1pm to 4pm for £35 

You can click each and pay online. Or email me if you would prefer to pay by bank transfer

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