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Qigong - Going With The Flow
Teacher: Dianne Franklin and Sharleen Lupke
Cost: 4 days' accommodation + R350 surcharge
Dates: Sunday 01 November 2026 - Thursday 05 November 2026
Qigong means life energy in Chinese. Qi (energy) is considered to be an animated power that flows through all living beings. Gong means work or skill with something.
Qigong is an ancient series of gentle movements working with life energy to control the flow and distribution of qi improving overall health and harmony of body and mind. This is a relaxed retreat with free time allowing you to appreciate the natural energy and beauty of the BRC.
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Dianne Franklin has been practising qigong for about 30 years having initially attended Max Weier’s retreat many years ago at the BRC, and regularly thereafter. She has also been teaching qigong for over 5 years. She is an Advocate who has also been practising Buddhism for 30 years.
Sharleen Lupke will co-facilitate this retreat. She is a legal practitioner who started practising qigong with Max, a qigong Master from Switzerland, 30 years ago.