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.
Channelling the rising and descending currents of energy through Heaven & Earth Qigong is designed to do precisely this. The H&E form enables us to open, organise and channel our energy through our right, left and microcosmic energy channels. In this way it awakens the core of our internal energy (the internal organs, spine, glands and brain) from its winter slumber and expresses it outwards into the world as a creative and balanced force.
En route we will: - Open and deepen our natural breathing
- Circulate the rising and descending currents of energy and dissolve energy blockages in standing energy postures
- Make use of spiralling energy including channel work for those who are familiar with it
- Greatly develop the use of the energies of "heaven & earth", naturally releasing artificial fixations and strengthening natural energy pathways
- Open and balance the energies in the tissues, joints, cavities, spine and internal organs (wood element)
- 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 with sufficient grounding in qigong. Please contact me if you have any questions. Resources are available
- 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 March 8th: - £85/day
- After March 31st, £95 per day & no discounts
Discounts for Bookings Made by March 8th: - 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 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 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 - 6.00pm 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.
- 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 meeting point for lifts provided from Oxford is here
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