This is an intermediate-advanced level retreat where we engage with the work of fully opening and balancing the energy gates and channels of the body through spiralling energy body practice, completing the energy work which powers Taoist neigong / qigong.
This practice has the capacity to completely renew and re-balance our energy matrix. It is a big undertaking, but very rewarding, as it enormously develops our energy, balance, health and potential on all levels.
We will approach this both through Standing Energy Postures and through movement forms to maximise benefit. The 9-day format gives us the opportunity to do this well, integrating periods of teaching, individual and group feedback, group and solo practice, and rest.
- This retreat is open to everyone familiar with spiralling energy body practice. Resources are available. Please contact me for details
- You may come to a minimum of two days, starting at the beginning of the retreat
- Those wishing to work with energy channels should do their best to attend the whole retreat or as close to this as possible
- 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 July 8th:
- Day 1-4 £90/day
- Day 5-9 £75/day
- After July 1st, £90 per day & no discounts
Discounts for Bookings Made by July 8th:
- Attending the Whole Retreat: 20% discount
- Long-Time Regular Attendees Not Attending the Whole Retreat: 10% Discount (regular attendees of seminars and retreats for the last 2+ years)
- Discounts cannot be combined
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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