Vibrant Silence: Qigong, Breath and Meditation

Our awareness of energy both expands and becomes more subtle as we deepen into relaxation.

The ancient Chinese practice of Qigong, often translated as “cultivating Life Force”, is a system of movement that relaxes and energizes the body/mind. You will find this form “Wai Dan Gong” easy to learn and a powerful means of  experiencing Life Force in and around you. We will enjoy moving on the Earth, under the heavens, while gazing at the Pacific. Wai Dan Gong is an excellent preparation for sitting, walking and standing meditation. Two mornings will be held as a retreat, we will keep noble silence until lunch. At other times we will share with compassion and humor our experiences of riding the wild waves of the mind.

In this rejuvenating retreat we will explore:

• the 25 movements of Wai Dan Gong.
• shorter Qigong sequences for ease in daily practice.
• sitting meditation (you may sit in a chair).
• walking and standing meditations.
• gentle meridian stretches.
• a full body self massage routine.
• the six healing sounds.
• simple breath practices. 

Please come ready to enjoy a deep sense of ease and an expanded sense of the energy body.

Recommended reading: The way of Qigong by Kenneth Cohen