Mimi is an author and teacher of Buddhist meditation, qigong and internal martial arts (6th generation Baguazhang).

free qigong courses
​ – only available at commune

NEW! THE mindful dragon 

The Mindful Dragon with Mimi Kuo-Deemer is a 5-part course combining dragon-inspired qigong forms with mindfulness practices rooted in Buddhist wisdom to help you move beyond overthinking, reconnect to your body, and build inner resilience. Step into the energy and spirit of the dragon to face life’s challenges with a clear mind, well-resourced body and a strong, steady heart.​​

THE 18 FORMS

Qigong: The 18 Forms with Mimi Kuo-Deemer is a six-day exploration of this classic qigong sequence. No matter your age or abilities, the lessons and classes in this course will aid your posture, muscle tone, and range of movement – all without feeling taxing or putting stress on the joints. Regular practice of the 18 Forms supports vitality in the body, calmness and creativity in the mind, and transformational breathing. ​

the 8 brocades
Qigong: The 8 Brocades with Mimi Kuo-Deemer is a five-day course that teaches you this traditional qigong sequence alongside essential qigong philosophy. For centuries, practitioners have used the eight silken forms of the Eight Brocades to balance vital energy, align with the natural world, support the body’s organs and meridian systems, and live grounded, centred, healthy lives. 

news and featured offerings

listening to our ancestors

November 24 – December 15, 2024
online course via Sangha.Live
5:00 - 6:30pm GMT
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Good luck snake

​January 25, 2025
​​Online Chinese New Year workshop
4:00–6:00 pm GMT
Online
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Monday Night sitting group

February 3, 2025
Meditation and Qigong
​in-person with Oxford Insight
7:00 - 8:30pm GMT
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SELF-PACED COURSES

Selection of Zoom courses, classes and workshops available on my Vimeo
​On-Demand page.
'Profound practices taught in a lovely, inviting, no-big-deal way, complex teachings conveyed with simplicity. I'm coming away from it with an embodied sense of what Qigong can be'.  – A. Green

'Nature's capacity for homeostasis and balance is also qigong's model for health' - Qigong and the Tai Chi Axis

- mimi kuo-deemer

DVDs & online qigong video programmes

Qigong Seasons

Spring (Wood), Summer (Fire), Late Summer (Earth), Autumn (Metal), Winter (Water), and The Art of Residing in Radiance

qigong basics & Flow

Includes the 8 Brocades, 18 Forms, Five Element Forms, Joint and Meridian Warmups and more

Qigong for health and wellness

Includes the Muscle Tendon Changing Classics, Five Animal Frolics, Aligning with the Natural World and more

Qigong Tutorials

Five Animal Frolics, 8 Silk Brocades, Muscle Tendon Changing Classics, and 18 Forms

available on amazon or vimeo:

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​on the annual subscription

featured book: Qigong and the Tai chi Axis

'Mimi Kuo-Deemer takes the reader on a journey through the five elements and seasons of Qigong, explaining their connection to health, lifestyle, and state of mind.... It is a pleasure to read such a balanced approach. I highly recommend Qigong and the Tai Chi Axis!' – Kenneth S. Cohen, author of The Way of Qigong.

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'When we take care of ourselves, we take care of this world. This is because we are nature, manifest in human form.'

- Mimi Kuo-Deemer