Qi Gong (pronounced chi kung) is an ancient Chinese practice of gentle movement, breathing exercises, standing postures and meditation to work skillfully with your life force energy, the internal power that animates all physical functions, your emotions, and your mind.

Becoming expert at working with your own internal energy gives you the resources to have choices and to manifest the kind of day, the kind of week and the kind of life that you want to have.

Within every one of us is a place that is full of energy, health, and happiness. This is our natural state, but we so often lose touch with it in our busy, distracted lives. However, a visit to this place of inner vitality and harmony every day, even through a brief Qi Gong practice allows us access to a higher level of energy. We then need less external things and feel more self-empowered that comes from inside of us.

During this retreat we will practice and explore some core principles of Qi Gong: natural ways to improve our breathing, increase vitality, turn stress into relaxation, balance our nervous system, improve mobility & flexibility, move with effortless ease, and learn practices for self-healing.

Qi Gong is easy to learn and enjoyable to do. The movements are slow, flowing, rhythmic, accessible, and practical. Even after a short amount of practice, you can already feel the benefits.

What to expect:

Teachings, Qi Gong practice, sitting & walking meditation, breath work
Experience the many benefits of these gentle yet powerful practices
Bring home some effective tools for health, vitality, well-being, inspiration, relaxation, inner calm
Enjoy Mahamudra’s peaceful and rural setting, beautiful grounds, supportive staff, and delicious meals

What other people have to say

"You offer such an incredible gift in service to the well-being of others.... you are an inspiration to me."

"Thank you so much for the amazing Qigong retreat. We absolutely loved it!"

"Your teachings and Qi Gong practice are fabulous and so inspiring and we love the meditations so much too. There is a total balance within the whole programme."

"Incredible experience. Hedwig is compassionate, fun and passionate. Amazing teacher, privileged to be there."

"We absolutely loved your teachings, energy and meditations. You are a real blessing and we have come away with our hearts full."

"You are a gift Hedwig, you are making a difference. Never forget this. All your love is felt."

"I love this truly awesome practice. Hedwig is a wonderful teacher and this practice is absolutely supreme, it fills my cup every time I do it."

This retreat is suitable for people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, belief systems, for anyone interested in learning the beauty, effectiveness, simplicity and power of Qi Gong. For those new to this natural practice it will be a wonderful introduction & exploration. For those familiar with the practice, it is an opportunity to deepen their understanding and learn new exercises & routines.

Please note: parts of this retreat will be conducted in silence.

For an impression of the practice, visit:

https://www.youtube.com/@QiGongwithHedwig

https://www.facebook.com/qi.gong.with.hedwig

Hedwig Bakker

Hedwig grew up in the Netherlands, trained as a teacher of physical education and worked as an outdoor instructor for 15 years until she left the Netherlands in 2000. Initially she travelled overseas, then lived in India and Nepal for nine years where she engaged in Buddhist teachings, retreats and several charity projects.

Hedwig has been practicing meditation for over two decades and has been leading classes, courses and retreats since 2004. She is a certified Holden Qi Gong teacher and leads all kinds of Qi Gong events.

These years have resulted in a richness of experience and a genuine joy in sharing and guiding others in meditation and movement practice.

Hedwig’s courses & classes are universal and suitable for people from all walks of life. Her approach is joyful, gentle, practical, and with a sense of lightness and humour.