Qigong with Marcus DeGrazia

Tuesdays and Fridays, 9–10am

Qigong, pronounced “chi gong,” was developed in China thousands of years ago as part of traditional Chinese medicine. It involves using exercises to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being. Qigong has both psychological and physical components and involves the regulation of the mind, breath, and body’s movement and posture.

Marcus offers movement classes delving into this beautiful art form Tuesday and Friday mornings, 9-10am. You will learn movement rooted in Qigong principles, partnered exercises (push hands), and practical self-defense. These classes are non-combative, fun, and challenging. They are open to all. Please contact me directly with any questions: marcus.degrazia@gmail.com

Marcus DeGrazia is a New York State licensed acupuncturist who has studied Qi Gong, Ba Gua Zhang and Zheng Gu Tui Na intensively since 2006. He is also a classically trained musician with degrees from the University of Michigan. In 1995, shortly after completing his studies in Ann Arbor, Marcus relocated to New York City and formed a collective of musicians that toured the United States, Canada, and Europe extensively. Through years of improvising with musicians and modern dancers, Marcus developed a love for movement, bodywork and martial arts.

In 2006, Marcus began an apprenticeship with Tom Bisio, delving deeply into the Internal Arts, Tui Na, and Chinese Medicine. In 2009, after completing a degree at Tri-State College of Acupuncture, Marcus joined Tom’s clinic as a practitioner specializing in trauma, Chinese sports medicine, and orthopedic conditions. Marcus was fortunate to work closely with Mr. Bisio for almost 7 years.

In 2014, Marcus relocated to the Hudson Valley where he practices Chinese medicine and teaches Internal Arts.

Marcus is certified by Internal Arts International (formerly New York Internal Arts) as an instructor for Zheng Gu Tui Na and a Senior Instructor of Ba Gua Zhang.