Awakening and meditation in Doha
Breath, stillness and energy training to feel more present, calm and aware, for adults of any age in Qatar. Guided by Sensei Najmal Ibrahim, Reiki Level 3 and tai chi and qigong expert.
Awakening starts with the breath
Most of the day we run on autopilot. Awakening is the practice of coming back: noticing the breath, feeling the body, and meeting each moment with a clear, calm mind.
At Chi Club, awakening is trained the way martial artists have always trained it: through breathing, meditation, qigong energy work and slow, mindful movement. It is practical and down to earth, open to people of every background and belief.
The aim is simple: to feel more present, calm and aware in daily life, at any age.
The practice
Simple methods, practised with care.
Breath work
Slow, deep breathing to settle the body and steady the mind.
Seated meditation
Mokuso and quiet sitting to build stillness and focus.
Standing qigong
Energy postures to feel ki (qi) and inner strength.
Mindful movement
Slow movement from tai chi and the martial arts, with full attention.
Reiki
Gentle, hands-on energy practice for deep relaxation.
Awareness in daily life
Zanshin, calm alertness that you carry out of the class.
Who it is for
Adults of any age. No experience needed.
Anyone feeling busy or scattered
A quiet hour to slow down and come back to yourself.
People exploring energy work
A grounded introduction to ki, qigong and Reiki.
Adults at any stage of life
It is never too late to start feeling more present and aware.
Martial artists
Deeper calm, timing and awareness for any style.
Related classes
Awakening sits at the heart of all our internal arts.
Tai chi
Moving meditation for balance and calm.
Ki and qigong
Energy training with breath and posture.
Reiki
Sessions and training with a Reiki Level 3 practitioner.
Self-defence
Awareness put into practice.
Where we practise in Doha
Message us for the current day near you, or see all times and maps.
Abu Hamour
Iranian School
Monday, Wednesday
Bin Mahmoud
Greenwood International Kindergarten
Friday, Saturday
Al Messila
International Arts & Music School
Sunday, Tuesday
The Pearl
Martial Arts Academy Qatar, Porto Arabia 11
Sunday, Tuesday
Al Wukair
Bhavapadam Art Events, Shop 2, Ezdan Oasis
Monday, Wednesday
Awakening and meditation questions
Anything else? Message us on WhatsApp.
What does awakening mean at Chi Club?
Awakening means becoming more present and aware: of your breath, your body, your energy and the world around you. We train it through meditation, breath work, qigong and mindful movement.
Is it religious?
No. The practice is open to people of all beliefs. It is practical training in breathing, stillness and attention, drawn from the martial arts.
Do I need meditation experience?
No. Every session is guided step by step, and beginners are welcome at any age.
What happens in a session?
A typical session moves from gentle qigong and breathing into seated or kneeling meditation, then slow mindful movement, and ends with quiet stillness. Some sessions include Reiki.
How is this connected to martial arts?
Martial artists train zanshin, calm alert awareness. The same awareness helps you stay calm under pressure and notice what is happening around you, which is also the first skill of self-defence.
Where are meditation and awakening classes held in Doha?
At our venues in Abu Hamour, Bin Mahmoud, Al Messila, The Pearl and Al Wukair. Message us on WhatsApp for the current day and location.
Start training with Chi Club
Message us on WhatsApp and join a class this week. No experience needed, at any age.