Welcome to the website qi-for-life
This website showcases what I am doing in the field of Qigong and helps to promote workshops, sessions, courses and retreats.
To be precise I practice and teach Zhineng Qigong. It helps me to become more calm and to stay focussed, healthy and happy. Its also a path of never ending practice and improvement: physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. You can always become better, go deeper or become more relaxed. I try to to share what I know, what I have learnt and my enthousiasm for that what works for me. I hope it inspires others or helps them find their way. Everyone has a form that suits them best, whether it is yoga, walking, cycling, meditating or gardening. Or qigong!
I hope you can find your Dao.
HAOLA
Olivier Rijcken
About me:
I have practiced Zhineng Qigong since 2019. I have had an online training with the Xian Center in China during the corona years. Since then I continue learning and regularly enjoy an extra training. As of 2022 I am a recognised teacher with the Zhineng Qigong Verein Deutschland .
Or check olivierrijcken.nl
What is qi?
Qi can be referred to as life energy, or life force or as vital energy. The Chinese wisdom about qi goes back 3000 years. At present our most advanced quantum scientists are also sure that there must be something like qi but they cannot isolate this energy or presence.
Qi is everywhere.
Qi gives life to all things.
Qi is universal.
What is Zhineng Qigong?
Qi (energy) + Gong (work) = Energy work
Zhineng = intelligent
Zhineng Qigong is an open Qigong form developed by Dr. Pang in China in the 80‘s.
It is particularly designed for resolving health issues. The slow meditative movements are relatively easy to learn. Aspects of the Zhineng Qigong are the Hunyuan Theory, practicing with a qifield and visualisations that go along with mindful movements. There are different so called levels: to acquire more qi in the body, to strenghten the connection between body and mind or to work with the 5 yang organs (and many more single excercises).
With qigong we hope to contribute to the awareness of people: to raise the consciousness level of humanity!
More info on : Students-hub
(including a free starter kit)
Resources
Please find some drawings here that might help your Qigong Practice
An A3 poster of the level 1: LIFT QI UP, POUR QI DOWN drawn by me. You may order this poster by sending a mail to hello(at)olivierrijcken.nl and then I will reply with a pdf including bankdetails. Price is €6
Upcoming events
| every week | Course with the VHS in Kyllburg from 03.04.2025 |
| 01.03.2025 | Workshop at the Wirkstatt in Dockweiler |
| 09.03.2025 | Workshop Wormerveer |
| 26.04.2025 | World Tai Chi and Qigong Day in Kyllburg, Germany |
| 1-5.05 2025 | 5 Hunyuan Form with Xie Chuan and Olivier Rijcken |
| 13-16.11.25 | Foundation of Qigong with Xie Chuan and Olivier Rijcken |
VHS Course
Every Thusrday (starting again 03.04.01. 2025) | 18.15 – 19.45 hrs
Grundschule Kyllburg
Bademerstraße 76, 54655 Kyllburg (DE)
A weekly course with the Volkshochschule Bitburgerland.
The course is suitable for people with and without (Zhineng) Qigong experience.
We generally do a warming up, build a qifield and practice exercises from Level 1 and 2. Each lesson is therefore different
Workshop in the Wirkstatt, Dockweiler
05.04.2025 | 10-13 hours
Die Wirkstatt
Haubtstrasse 27
54552 Dockweiler
After a brief introduction to the theory, the workshop allows participants to experience the practice of Zhineng Qigong: flowing movements, slowness, visualisations, relaxation and calmness. No knowledge of (Zhineng) Qigong is required. For those who already have experience, the emphasis is on deepening the experience.
Please bring
Clothes in which you can move freely.
Gladly: good mood, positive thoughts.
The Wirkstatt works with a donation box and a guideline value of €20-25
To register: hello(@)olivierrijcken.nl.
More information: 0160-96230333
Sunday Workshop (to be confirmed)
09.03.2025 | 10.30-12.30 hrs
Zonnenlaan 2
Krommenie
The workshop is suitable for beginners. Its a pleasant way to try out and experience Zhineng Qigong.
€15 (suggestion) on a donation basis.
World Taichi and Qigong Day in Kyllburg, Eifel
26.04.2025 | 13.30 – 17.30
Bildung- & Freizeitzentrum Stiftsberg
Auf dem Stift 6
54655 Kyllburg
Germany
For the first time the World Tai Chi and Qigong Day (WTCQD) will take place in the Eifel. Tai Chi and Qigong enthusiasts can join the teach-in being held from 13.30 to 16:30 hrs. Anyone else interested in taking part, or trying out is welcome to do so. There are no particular requirements. In the course of the afternoon participants will experience the mindful movement so characteristic of both Qigong and Tai Chi: slow, meditative, relaxing and at the same time effectively supporting your health.
Sarah Washington (Tai Chi) and Olivier Rijcken (Zhineng Qigong) will lead the practice.
More info in the PDF link
5 Hun Yuan Form with Xie Chuan
1-5.05.2025 |
Bildung- & Freizeitzentrum Stiftsberg
Auf dem Stift 6
54655 Kyllburg
Germany
Early may Xie Chuan will revisit Kyllburg. He will go into level 3 of Zhineng Qigong, also called the Five Hunyuan Form. involving mudras, movements, sounds and emotions. Besides this meditative work with our 5 organs, offered by Xie, Olivier will lead morningpractice and afternnoon walks.
More information in the pdf.
Foundationof Qigong with Xie Chuan and Olivier Rijcken
13-16.11.2025 |
Bildung- & Freizeitzentrum Stiftsberg
Auf dem Stift 6
54655 Kyllburg
Germany
During the foundation of Qigong Teacher Xie Chuan will focus on simple but very effective exercises and at the same time impose sharp questions. The purpose of his somewhat confronting teaching style is that the participants become aware of body, mind and emotions, observing behavioural patterns, enabling a connection with their true selves.
Xie’s teaching style and qi field are both humorous and powerful. He has been teaching for more than 35 years. His experienced guidance will lead you to deeper levels of consciousness . . . and strengthen your foundation of Qigong.