Summer NeiGong Retreat
Event description
Immerse yourself in a week-long NeiGong retreat at the Te Moata Retreat Centre with an emphasis on building the DanTian.
The (Lower) DanTian 丹田, “Elixir Field” is the main energetic centre in the body where Qi is gathered, generated & refined.
Contrary to popular contemporary QiGong belief, the Dan Tian is not inherently strong within us. We must spend time - with the right methods - in order to "wake up" and re-form the Yin Field of the DanTian.
Once the Dan Tian is strong and active, it begins to radiate through the body. This supports everything that follows in the Nei Gong process. It allows the Qi to sink and circulate, supports the opening of the channels, and eventually becomes the base from which spirit (Shen) is cultivated. Without a functional Dan Tian, deeper alchemical work is not possible.
As well as being the bridge into the more esoteric side of life, having a DanTian helps everything in our bodies function more efficiently, meaning quality of health and wellbeing is enhanced.
Over the week you will learn..
How to open and prepare the body for NeiGong
Wuji (無極) the posture to align & knit the body together
How to build the DanTian
DanTian QiGong sets
Theory on QiGong, NeiGong, Chinese Medicine, Buddhism, Daoism and more..
Te Moata Retreat Centre
Nestled amongst 344 hectares of native forest, in the mountains north of Tairua, Coromandel, you will find the Te Moata Retreat Centre.
Wooden walls enclose meditation rooms, dining hall and accommodation. Amongst the land there are sacred sights waiting to be explored - the Labirynth, Rimu circle, secret garden and more.
Tracks are all throughout the forest, leading to streams, rivers, waterfalls, swimming holes and far away retreat cabins on top of the mountain ridge (which is where the cover photo is taken!)
About the Teachers:
The teachers of this workshop are Kate and Henri Lebedev, both dedicated students of Qigong, Neigong, Taiji, Chinese Medicine & martial arts and have trained with many teachers around the world, from China to Africa!
For the last 3 years, Henri & Kate have spent 6 months per year studying in Indonesia with Damo Mitchell, the head of Lotus NeiGong International.
Kate is a registered nurse with a specialisation in mental health.
Henri was an Estonian national boxing champion & is an avid gardener.
Both Henri and Kate are NZ registered Acupuncturists and Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners and are the only Lotus NeiGong approved instructors for New Zealand and Australia.
Retreat Schedule:
Monday 19th, arrival from midday onwards, settle into your room, explore the land, 5pm dinner, 6pm lecture and practice.
Tuesday - Saturday
Seated practice
Breakfast
Morning practice session
Lunch
Free time
Afternoon practice session
Dinner
Evening lecture / sit
Sunday 25th: seated practice, brekky, the last session, lunch, fly away..
Who is this retreat for?
This retreat is open to everyone, whether you are completely new to QiGong and the Internal Arts, or whether you have been practicing for a lifetime.
Please contact us first if you are pregnant, under 16 years old, or have a diagnosed mental health condition.
The training involves some mild physical discomfort as it takes effort to open and change the body. If you have injuries or specific health concerns, exercises can be modified to suit your needs.
Cost
We offer two options for the retreat:
Normal price is $1500 NZD
Discounted price for students, seniors and anyone struggling with finances is $1200
The price includes
6 nights of accommodation
3 vegetarian meals per day, lovingly prepared by the service team
Daily training tuition
Please note that ~$1000 of this goes directly to the retreat centre
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