Zhan Zhuang (‘Standing like a Tree’) qigong is unlike most other qigong styles, in that with the exception of changing from one static posture to the next, the practitioner remains absolutely still. Regarded by many contemporary Masters as the most powerful of all qigong practices, it opens all of the nine energy portals in the body, and encourages one’s chi (life force) to flow powerfully throughout one’s entire being. In this retreat Paul will teach the Four Posture Zhan Zhuang Form, which assists in developing a strong physical structure as well as creating a greater supply of healing chi to promote health and vitality. To complement Zhan Zhuang, he will also teach a bouquet of ancient Taoist qigong healing meditations, designed to cleanse and heal the key organs of the body, promote inner peace and tranquillity, expand one’s spiritual awareness, and develop a glowing aura of protection and health.

Treat yourself to a personal retreat where you can wake up to bird song, walk in the morning mist, rake the sand garden, listen to the wind chimes and meditate in garden of the bamboo grove. Fiona Robinson will be offering healing Reiki sessions over the weekend by appointment. Apart from spending some time in quiet reflection among like-minded, reiki will help to recalibrate one’s life.

Reiki is an energy modality that works on the premise that the body can heal itself, but often just needs a “nudge” to remind it how to do this. It is the art and science of assisting in the restoration of well-being at all levels of a person’s being, irrespective of where imbalance has manifested. Fiona Robinson will be offering reiki sessions by appointment.