5 Element Retreat Day for Summer/Fire/Heart

Instructor: Ben Calder

Welcome to the next of the 5 Element seasonal retreat days which will be held through the year at our location in North Wales.

This day is open to, and will have something for, all levels of experience and practice in this beautiful day of mindful movement

As we are in Late Summer (from a Chinese 5 Element perspective), this practice day will focus in more depth on the Earth element and the fortification of Spleen energy and helping to resolve elements of Worry & Pity within the body, making sure we stay grounded and centred.

The day will be split into 2 parts:

• Jing, after introductions and tuning into the body and breath, the morning practice will focus more on the physical body, generating jing or physical essence. This is done through foundation level exercises for joint opening, loosening the spine, connecting to LifeForce and experiencing the foundation standing and movement sets of LifeForce Qigong, along with a guided introduction to Microcosmic Orbit breathing and the completion practices of patting and dredging.
• Qi, the afternoon practice will focus more on the emotional energetic of the spleen and it’s association to the season of late summer. We will use the practice to loosen and activate, flush and cleanse, circulate and direct, enhance and energise and integrate and regulate the energies of the body. We will take extended practice with the Earth element and Spleen energies to work in harmony with the season with deeper meditations and practices.

Clothing: Wear comfortable clothing for gentle movement. We suggest wearing layers of clothing as your temperature is likely to fluctuate.

Refreshments: Please bring a light lunch for yourself, there are limited options close to the venue. Water and other refreshments will be provided.

Integral Health cannot take liability for your practising so please be careful and gentle and contact your doctor if you have any concerns prior to practising.

The day will be led by Ben Calder who has experience in practising Qigong for over 25yrs.

Cost: £55 per person

Email: ben@bencalder.co.uk

Phone: 07748 947 131

To book this event please click here

Location: The Tin Shed, Five Kennels, Ffordd Nercwys, Treuddyn, Mold, CH7 4BG