Early Spring Retreat:
Taoist Natural Breathing, Outer Dissolving & The Fluid Basis of Heaven & Earth Qigong
February 28th-March 4th
Early Bird by February 10th
Spring marks the time to begin to channel and express our energy outwards. As energy begins to rise in nature, by riding this energy within us and gradually bringing it into an organised force, we avoid falling into lethargy or frustration and instead can open a creative cycle moving through spring and summer.
The main form we will make use of will be Heaven & Earth Qigong.
H&E enables us to open, organise and channel our energy through our right, left and microcosmic energy channels and so to awaken the core of our internal energy (the internal organs, glands and central nervous system including the brain) from its winter slumber and express it outwards into the world as a creative and balanced force.
We will also make use of Cloud Hands (& The 3 Swings for those familiar with them) to further release the body and qi.
Key Aspects:
- Increase and balance the fluid pressures and circulations at the heart of qigong practice
- Fully release and then deepen our natural breathing
- Circulate the rising and descending currents of energy and dissolve energy blockages
- Develop our energetic "root" and the use of the energies of heaven & earth
- Focus on the interaction of lengthening and twisting the tissues, opening and closing the joints and cavities, natural breathing & dissolving, especially with intermediate practitioners
- Develop sensitivity to the energetic layers of the body
- Absorb and project qi
- Prepare our system for making greater use of spiralling energies, which we will develop over the summer
About the Retreat:
- This retreat is open to everyone familiar with the fluid basis of qigong and natural dissolving. Please contact me if you have any questions
- Resources are available - all 4 foundational courses are highly recommended for this retreat
- You may come to as many days as you like, starting at the beginning of the retreat. The longer you can stay, the better
- Everyone will benefit from individual feedback and support
- All retreats are taught integrating meditative aspects
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Booking, Payment & Discounts:
Early Bird Price by February 10th:
- £90/day
- After February 10th, £100 per day & no discounts
Discounts for Bookings Made by February 10th:
- First Oxinar Workshop? 15% Discount
- Long-Time Regular Attendees: 10% Discount (regular attendees of seminars and retreats for the last 2+ years)
- Been away several years & would like to re-start? 10% off
N.B. If you cannot afford the full fee but would like to attend please email me
About the Teacher:
Gio Maschio has been running regular retreats since 2004 and has been teaching for over 30 years, focusing on self-healing and meditation. He is one of BK Frantzis most experienced students certified over the yuears to teach all Energy Arts subjects, was founder of the Qigong for Acupuncturists course at the UK's largest college of Chinese medicine and has studied with a several other teachers and masters especially in the field of meditation over the last 30 years.
Venue:
South Leigh Village Hall a beautiful, light, warm hall with large private garden in a quiet village just north of Oxford, with free parking available.
If you don't have a car, lifts will be available from Oxford town centre from other participants at the event, contact me if you need a lift (the recently updated meeting point for lifts provided from Oxford is here)
Food:
A fresh organic lunch at our venue in South Hinksey by Will Pouget owner of the Vaults & Garden Cafe. There is also a good gastro pub in South Leigh itself, two minutes walk away. People can also bring their own supplies, we have a kitchen and fridge available
Timing of the Days:
10.30am - 5.30pm with a good break for lunch and a rest. We may vary this a little depending of what attendees prefer
Places to Stay:
Here are links for places to stay in Oxford or near the venue itself just outside Oxford (N.B. there is often a map option and several search filters which are very helpful). Sometimes local participants at retreats have room at their houses, or participants are willing to share accommodation. If you are interested let us know and we will see what is possible.
- Acocomodation near the venue
- For B&B's, cottages, Farmhouse stays, glamping & camping near the venue: Link 1 Link 2 Link 3 Link 4
- For hotels in the area and in Oxford: Link 1 Link 2 Link 3. If you're looking into backpackers etc, the YHA is much the best option
- To rent rooms in Oxford University Colleges
- For airbnb.com where you can rent apartments, cottages, houses, or even just a room in a house often at very good value, especially if a number of you are clubbing together
- The recently updated meeting point for lifts provided from Oxford is here
PLEASE EMAIL ME TO BOOK OR IF YOU HAVE ANY QUERIES