Program Overview

Program Overview

The University Program for Older Adults offers various courses and seminars, including Chi Kung for improving and conserving health.

Chi Kung Program

Description

Chi Kung, also known as Qi Gong, is an ancient Chinese practice that translates to the art of cultivating energy for harmonious circulation in the body. It utilizes techniques that combine the mind, physical exercise, and breathing to promote states of calm, improve performance, and generate well-being.

Expositor

Paul JimÈnez Rabanelli, a psychologist with a diploma in Sports Update and Physical Education, is the instructor for this program. He is also a Wushu trainer at PUCP, a teacher of continuous training, and the coordinator of the Psychophysical Development Area at the Pontificia Universidad CatÛlica del Per˙.

Dates and Times

The program will take place on the following dates and times:

• 17 February 2022, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• 22 February 2022, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• 24 February 2022, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Investment

The program costs S/ 80.00 soles. A discount is available for PUCP collaborators who pay through payroll.

Target Audience

The program is designed for individuals over 50 years old.

Other Activities

The university also offers other activities, including:

• A practical and healthy menu to boost the immune system
• Mindfulness: thought and emotion management for greater well-being
• Ikigai: the art of cultivating a life with meaning

Program Details

The Chi Kung program requires patience to produce results and involves movements that must be performed in a meditative state of consciousness, calmness, and relaxation. The practice facilitates these qualities, and there are no age or physical limitations for participating in Chi Kung.