About Ani

Returning to breath, balance and presence.

My Story

After more than fifteen years working internationally in design, entrepreneurship and creative industries, I felt called to a different path—one centred on presence, health and human connection.

Like many people, I experienced periods of stress, emotional overload, major life transitions and moments of feeling disconnected from myself.

Through Daoist Qi Gong, meditation, conscious breathing and energy harmonisation practices, I gradually rediscovered grounding, greater inner clarity and lasting balance.

Today, I offer a calm and supportive space where each person can reconnect with themselves, restore balance and cultivate greater presence in everyday life.

Barefoot grounding during Taoist Qi Gong practice, emphasizing balance, stability and connection with the earth.

My Intention

My intention is to create a space where you can slow down, return to yourself and restore balance through movement, breath and conscious presence.

Each session is tailored to your individual needs and combines elements of Daoist Therapeutic Qi Gong, Daoist meditation, conscious breathing and energy harmonisation.

My teaching draws from several traditional Daoist systems, including Five Elements Qi Gong, Five Animals Qi Gong, Eight Trigrams Organ Qi Gong and Meridian Qi Gong. Depending on your needs, each session may gently combine these different approaches to support your vitality, emotional balance and the free flow of Qi.

Whether you are experiencing stress, fatigue, exhaustion, life transitions, emotional difficulties, or simply wish to cultivate greater wellbeing, each session is designed to meet you exactly where you are.

There is no need for previous experience, flexibility or a particular level of fitness. Everyone is welcome to progress at their own rhythm, in a respectful, supportive and non-judgmental environment.

“The intention is not performance, but presence.”

A Continuing Journey

Learning has always been an essential part of my journey.

Over the years, I have trained internationally with experienced teachers in Vietnam, Thailand and China, deepening my understanding of Daoist Therapeutic Qi Gong, movement, breathing and meditation.

My studies also include Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), with a particular focus on the meridian system, acupoints, Yin and Yang theory, and the understanding of body, mind and Qi as one integrated whole.

My background in rhythmic gymnastics and dance continues to shape the way I teach, with precision, creativity and empathy.

Today, I continue my training in Daoist Qi Gong and therapeutic acupressure, and I continue to deepen my practice of Energy Harmonisation under the guidance of my teacher in the United States.

Map illustrating Ani Petrova's international wellness journey and professional experience across the USA, France, Vietnam, Thailand and China.
Ani Petrova practicing Taoist Qi Gong while wearing a traditional Vietnamese Áo Dài during a retreat in Vietnam.

“I believe that returning to ourselves is often the first step towards greater balance, clarity and transformation.”

Ani
Practitioner in Daoist Therapeutic Qi Gong & Energy Harmonisation, Aix-les-Bains

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