2 Day Qigong Retreat

Friday 3 – Sunday 5 February 2012                               Wellesley Country Park   

Taught by Shona Page and Vlado Rashev                           Akatarawa

Dear Qigong Students, Fellows and other interested Persons

 This information from Shona and Vlado is to let you know we are holding another 2 day Qigong retreat in February 2012.  We believe this retreat will serve as a great opportunity for many of you whether new or “old” Qigong practitioners.  It could initiate positive changes in many aspects of your life including improvement to physical and mental health and development of the consciousness.  Positive changes will come about through the intensive training and learning programme in the special, purpose-built qifield.

The focus this year is on self healing & healing of the self; taking Ren Xue teachings into our everyday life.

Also for the students, the retreat will be a good opportunity to learn from different Qigong teachers.  There will be other teachers helping us with the retreat.

Qifield

A qifield is a denser than usual concentration of qi within a defined space.  In Zhineng Qigong, a qifield is purposely built by Qigong practitioners through the use of their consciousness.  The function of a qifield is to facilitate positive changes on all levels, in everyone within the qifield. The concept and the use of the qifield is one of the main contributions Zhineng Qigong has made to the science of Qigong as a whole. A qifield is made up of the specific properties of all objects and beings contained in the qifield together with additional qi and information that are added to it.

 We will build on the qifield already developed through our own Qigong practice and learning with Yuan Tze, together with the qifield we have built through the previous retreats, group healing sessions, Qigong classes and Qigong courses.  During the retreat we will constantly renew and strengthen the qifield with special information and pure Hunyuan Qi that can help participants bring their body and mind to a more calm, relaxed, natural and joyful state.

Who may attend?

The retreat is open to new students (who have not done Qigong before) and “old” students.  Opportunities will be available for new students to learn the Qigong methods so as to be able to practice with the group. 

Main Focus

The main focus of the 2 Day Qigong Retreat is to develop and deepen your practice and understanding of the qigong methods and the art of self healing.  Practicing and learning in a supportive qifield with other students will intensify and extend your practice so the methods deliver positive effects and benefits.  The discipline you will experience during the retreat could become a valuable asset to your ongoing daily practice.  Relevant teaching and instruction will be provided at appropriate times to help you improve and bring your practice to a deeper level.  During the retreat activities will include:

 ·         Tuition in the introductory Zhineng Qigong methods (the 8 Basic Exercises, Lift Qi Up Pour Qi Down and Three Centers Merge Standing Form)^*.

·         Practice of all the above plus additional instructions.

·         A specific focus on

• Self healing & healing of the self.
• Taking Ren Xue teachings into our everyday life

·         Practice of still Qigong

·         Theoretical sessions (Ren Xue – theories behind Qigong and the art of self cultivation).

·         Q&A sessions:  You can prepare your questions in advance. If you wish, you can even email them to us in advance.

·         Two group healing sessions for building a qifield to promote good health and a clear mind.

·         Individual healing sessions for those who want one (TBC).

 ^*The tuition sessions will run in parallel with some practice sessions so “old” students can practice while new students learn the methods. Daily Schedule

Venue

Wellesley Country Park (www.wellesleycountrypark.co.nz)

2120 Akatarawa Valley Road, RD2

Upper Hutt 5372

Ph: 04 526 7524

The Wellesley Country Park is located on 40 acres bordering the picturesque Akatarawa River just 45 - 60 minutes drive north of Wellington (depending on traffic).  Set amongst native bush with breathtaking views of the Akatarawa River Valley and the surrounding bush clad hills, it is an ideal location to retreat from your busy life and to work on your inner self.

Date

Friday 3 – Sunday 5 February 2012

Arrive: Friday 3 February between 5pm and 7pm

Depart: Sunday 5 February by 5:30pm

The retreat begins with a meal served from 6:30 – 7:30pm on Friday evening and ends with Session 5 on Sunday afternoon.

Fees for different accommodation options

Fees cover all necessary expenses including food, accommodation, tuition and the group healing sessions.

 Bunk rooms have shared bathroom facilities.  Riverside suites have 1 double bed and their own private bathrooms.  The cottages have 3 or 4 bedrooms, a lounge area, basic kitchen facilities, a toilet and a bathroom.

 There are only 5 Riverside suites and 2 cottages.  In each cottage, there is one bedroom with a double bed and two bedrooms with 2 single beds in each. The bigger cottage has an extra room with 3 single beds.

If you prefer more comfortable accommodation, don’t delay making your booking.  

• If the above options don’t suite your situation, please talk to us – we’ll be happy to help where we can.

• For the Riverside suites and the 2 cottages, priority will be given to those who book for the entire retreat.

• Bedding (pillow and duvet/blankets/sleeping bag) and bed linen (pillow slip and sheets ):
  • Bunk rooms: everyone is required to provide their own duvet/blankets and sheets or sleeping bag, plus pillow, pillow slip and towels. For an additional $10/person, the Wellesley will supply bed linen ie pillow slip and sheets – please enquire when booking.
  • Cottage rooms: pillows, pillow slip, sheets blankets and towels will be provided.
  • Riverside suites: pillows, pillow slip, sheets, duvet and towels will be provided.

Children

Because of the nature of our activities, children will not be included in this retreat. 

What you need to bring

• Bedding and towel, relevant to the chosen accommodation (check the bedding bullet-point list in the accommodation section above)
• Personal toiletries (ear plugs may be useful if you share a room with a noisy sleeper!)
• Blanket for keeping warm during sitting practice
• Cushions for sitting practice
• Slippers or socks for main inside areas
• Water bottle or thermos flask
• Torch
• General clothing (the weather should be mild but could be cold morning and night)

Telephone

There is a telephone available for general use which is free for local calls.  The telephone is available only when the duty manager is on duty as the phone is located in the kitchen office.  Cellphone coverage is intermittent and should not be relied on.

Catering

All meals will be provided.  The meals will consist of vegetarian food; vegan, dairy free and gluten free options will be available but please indicate your requirements when you book.

All participants are expected to assist with dishwashing and the serving of meals throughout the stay.

Special Requirements

There will be no medical assistance on site.  Those with difficulty in self-care or people whose health condition can be unstable or who need special care, please talk to one of us first.

Booking and Payment

Bookings are currently open. 

• A deposit of $60 is required at the time of booking. Please pay the remainder ideally by 19 January.  Your early payment is appreciated as we are required to pay the full amount 14 days prior to the retreat.  In case of a cancellation we will refund the amount paid less the deposit of $60.
• Feel free to talk to us about payment options. 

To make a booking please provide us with the following information:

 To book please phone or email either:

          Vlado           04 970 6523                  or                Shona           04 389 9016

          vlado@self-healing.co.nz                                         shonapage@xtra.co.nz

 Vlado’s website      www.self-healing.co.nz

Direct Banking transfers:        

Acc. #:        02 0500 0565614 00                         06 0545 0228232 00

Acc name:    Self Healing Health Practice               Shona Page

Reference:   Qigong retreat 3-5 Feb                     Qigong retreat 3-5 Feb

Postal address for sending cheques:

          Vlado Rashev:                                                        Shona Page:

          61A York Street                                                   527 Adelaide Road

          Moera                                                                             Berhampore

          Lower Hutt 5010                                                   Wellington 6023

Transportation and Directions

From Wellington

To approach the Wellesley from the south (Wellington side); follow SH2 north along the river road.  Continue past the Upper Hutt turn off and remain on SH2.  Turn left into Akatarawa Road.  The camp is 15 minutes along this road, number 2120.  The camp is on the right hand side and has a large coloured sign outside indicating the Wellesley Country Park. 

From North

When traveling from the north, you may access Akatarawa Road from Waikanae.  Traveling on SH1 south, take the left hand turn over the railway line at a sign marked Upper Hutt, which is Akatarawa Road.  The camp is 30 minutes along this road, number 2120.  The camp is on the left hand side and has a large coloured sign outside indicating the Wellesley Country Park. 

We will meet in the pavilion for registration, payment and room allocation details.  The pavilion is the large building ahead of you and to the right at the far end of the driveway.  Initially please park down by the pavilion.

We both look forward to seeing you at the Wellesley Country Park J

photos from Akatarawa qigong retreat in 2009

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