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Spring Retreat Day 5 Element Wood Spirit Day


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Main Instructor: Ben Calder

Wood Element Spring Qigong Retreat

Join Ben Calder (30+ years experience) for a nourishing LifeForce Qigong retreat at the beautiful Walled Garden School, Hawarden Estate. Align with the rhythms of Spring to fortify Liver energy, clear stagnation, and embrace renewal.

The Day Includes:

  • Morning (Jing): Focus on physical vitality through joint-opening, Patting and Dredging techniques, and Microcosmic Orbit breathing to invigorate energy pathways.
  • Afternoon (Qi): Deep emotional work using 5-Element practices and seasonal meditations to release tension and cultivate clarity.
  • Nourishment: A fresh, seasonal light lunch provided by the Hawarden Estate Farm Shop.

Suitability: Open to all; no experience necessary.

Provided: All equipment, food, and drinks are included.

Reconnect with nature’s energy and step into Spring with renewed power and presence.

Cost: £70

Event Address: The Walled Garden School, Pedlars Central, Hawarden Estate, Deeside, CH5 3NY

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Event Email: ben@bencalder.co.uk

Event Phone: 07748 947 131

Event Website: https://www.thewalledgardenschool.co.uk/classes/p/lifeforce-qigong-with-ben-calder-spring-2026