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Welcome to the Chris Handbury School of Qigong
If you're looking for a qigong school deeply rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, professionally accredited, and grounded in both clinical experience and teaching excellence - the Chris Handbury School of Qigong is one of the UK’s most respected providers. With options for beginners, experienced practitioners, and aspiring instructors, it offers both personal well-being and professional development.
Would you like help exploring beginner classes, upcoming course dates, or 1:1 professional training?
Get in touch for a chat today!
If you're looking for a qigong school deeply rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, professionally accredited, and grounded in both clinical experience and teaching excellence - the Chris Handbury School of Qigong is one of the UK’s most respected providers. With options for beginners, experienced practitioners, and aspiring instructors, it offers both personal well-being and professional development.
Would you like help exploring beginner classes, upcoming course dates, or 1:1 professional training?
Get in touch for a chat today!
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Latest News
*** Our school retains the annual highest award from CIMPSPA for Quality training and students support *** ***New 45 Minute Full Practice Video Launched and Available to download and own *** Check out a FREE sample session HERE 2025 Ba Duan Jin Qigong Instructor Training Course. The next course starts January 2026 If you would like to start your professional training journey before this time, please get in touch to discuss your learning journey. |
Watch our TOP 10 Benefits of Ba Duan Jin Qigong Video and discover how it can help your health and wellness.
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What's happening at the school?
October 2025
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Class News and Updates
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Public Classes
Enjoy a FREE taster session to book a space call 01453 828000 |
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Christopher Handbury
School Principal 22 years Training |
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Marge Morgan
Assistant Coach 13 Years Training |
Read more about our students in our 'Champions of Qigong' blog or check out our gallery for friendly faces
Below are some of our lovely Level 1 Students who have earned their school shirts
Below are some of our lovely Level 1 Students who have earned their school shirts
Are you ready for some Qigong?!
Health and Wellbeing Classes with Qigong Author and Instructor Christopher Handbury can make a big difference to physical and emotional health. It is the ultimate harmony for health and healing.
Learning is good fun and includes gentle active qigong movement & postures, qigong walking, self massage, traditional chinese medicine theory, 5 element theory and nutrition.
Our health and well-being classes have been running in Stroud, Stonehouse and Eastington, Gloucestershire for the past eleven years, helping people to find better health and feel brighter everyday.
Students age from 20 - 80+, we come in all shapes and sizes and everyone is welcome to the school. The practice does require a certain level of mobility so please call to discuss if you feel you may need assistance.
The practice of Qigong can bring great relief to physical symptoms like: Muscular Tension, Neck and Back Pains, Sciatica and Hip Pain, Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation. Qigong also helps to relieve symptoms of emotions like: Anxiety & Depression, Sleep Disturbances, Fatigue and Tiredness, Headaches and Migraines, Irritable Bowel Syndromes and feelings of Fear, Grief, Sadness and Anger.
Along with these common ailments regular practice has great benefits for chronic conditions like Fibromyalgia, ME, Polymyalgia, Postural Problems and pains associated with car accidents, falls, frozen shoulders and impact trauma.
The main aim of Qigong is to keep the body moving, the muscles toned, the joints mobile and the emotional mind free of un-needed stress or negative emotions. All you have to do is try it for yourself and feel the benefits. Qigong ticks a lot of boxes!
Learning is good fun and includes gentle active qigong movement & postures, qigong walking, self massage, traditional chinese medicine theory, 5 element theory and nutrition.
Our health and well-being classes have been running in Stroud, Stonehouse and Eastington, Gloucestershire for the past eleven years, helping people to find better health and feel brighter everyday.
Students age from 20 - 80+, we come in all shapes and sizes and everyone is welcome to the school. The practice does require a certain level of mobility so please call to discuss if you feel you may need assistance.
The practice of Qigong can bring great relief to physical symptoms like: Muscular Tension, Neck and Back Pains, Sciatica and Hip Pain, Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation. Qigong also helps to relieve symptoms of emotions like: Anxiety & Depression, Sleep Disturbances, Fatigue and Tiredness, Headaches and Migraines, Irritable Bowel Syndromes and feelings of Fear, Grief, Sadness and Anger.
Along with these common ailments regular practice has great benefits for chronic conditions like Fibromyalgia, ME, Polymyalgia, Postural Problems and pains associated with car accidents, falls, frozen shoulders and impact trauma.
The main aim of Qigong is to keep the body moving, the muscles toned, the joints mobile and the emotional mind free of un-needed stress or negative emotions. All you have to do is try it for yourself and feel the benefits. Qigong ticks a lot of boxes!
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Endorsed - CIMSPA Approved Course
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Do you want to learn Qigong just for your own health and wellbeing?
Along with our professional - certified courses, we offer a range of non-certified courses so everyone can learn and enjoy improving health. Just do it for your own benefits and feel the magic for yourself! These are also great for any CPD points too.
Courses can be started at any time to suit your needs and can be completed online in the comfort of your own home or in-person.
2025 Courses include:
Please call the clinic to discuss what's best for your health today. 01453 828000
Courses can be started at any time to suit your needs and can be completed online in the comfort of your own home or in-person.
2025 Courses include:
- Ba Duan Jin Qigong - for health and wellbeing (12 x 1:1 Tutor Sessions) this is a great way to learn a simple set of exercises that gradually build energy and resolves physical and emotional pain.
- Seated Qigong and Balance Work - for the less mobile or recovering student (12 x 1 hour sessions) If you are recovering from illness or injury or your balance and posture would benefits from a seated exercise, this course would suit you well.
- Spinal Dynamic Healing - A floor base exercise for posture and spinal health. (8 x 1 hour sessions) This course aims to target and stimulate the spine and nervous system to help calm and condition the body. Its deeply therapeutic and applied laid down comfortably on the floor so easy for many to practise and enjoy.
- Self-Massage - for stress, anxiety, neck and shoulder pain, headaches, migraines and fatigue. (4 sessions) Learn a series of healing techniques and powerful energy points to help shift physical tension in the upper body and regulate the emotions to bring clarity to the mind.
Please call the clinic to discuss what's best for your health today. 01453 828000
New Publication - 'Grow Your Flow' OUT NOW!
What is Qigong?Begin your journey by healing the physical body and calm the mind through the therapeutic movement of Ba Duan Jin Qigong
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Treat Pain and StressLearn powerful self-healing massage to reduce pain and stress. Resolve neck pain, tension , headache and poor sleep.
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Grow Your Flow!Dive deeper into the the inner medicine and unlock your full potential. Discover ways to improve personal health and healing with the Five Elements
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