If you are new to training with Sophie or Lotus Nei Gong, please read this before booking.
A weekend equally appropriate for those brand new to the training as well as those wishing to repeat foundations and properly learn the foundational moving set of the Ji Ben Qi Gong.
We will focus upon building the Dan Tian, nourishing the kidneys, and embodying the movement principles needed to move the qi built within the Ji Ben set.
We will cover some of the necessary philosophy, bodywork, and attempt to activate and
work with the engine of the whole process – the Lower Dan Tian. How far we go will depend
on who is in the room.
These are the methods classically required in Daoist schools to assist the student in entering into this transformative process; without one of these ingredients the students progress will be inhibited or even halted. This is the method taught by Lotus Nei Gong, the school for which Sophie is a Senior teacher.
This retreat is appropriate for those new to the training and those who want to re-visit or deepen your understanding of the foundations and for those who have been training with the online academy and could do with some in-person tuition.
For more information on the training click here Nei Gong Training
Foundations & Ji Ben Qi Gong
16th - 18th October 2026
What is included in your retreat:
16 hours (approx.) of training including sitting practice, Nei Gong, forms, body conditioning, lectures and Q&A sessions.
Use of heated, low-chemical indoor pool – helpful for releasing the joints/aches.
Own/shared room in the retreat centre; all linen/towels supplied (if residential).
High quality vegetarian, local, mostly organic food; most diets catered for (just ask); snacks, teas, fruit, etc. included.
Zafus, cushions, blankets & bolsters for sitting practice provided.
Schedule
Friday 16th October
15:00 - 17:00 Arrive & Settle in
17:00 - 20:00 Training
20:00 Dinner
Saturday 17th October
06.30 - 08:00 Sit
08:00 - 10:00 Breakfast
10:00 - 13:00 Training
13:00 - 15:00 Lunch, swim, rest, personal training
15:00 - 18:00 Training
18:00 - 20:00 Dinner
20:00 - 21:00 Training
Sunday 18th October
06.30 - 08:00 Sit
08:00 - 10:00 Breakfast
10:00 - 13:00 Training
14.00 Lunch and finishing up
Cost
£492 Residential Single with meals (linen & towels provided)
£456 Residential Shared with meals (linen & towels provided)
£358 Non-residential with meals
£276 Non-residential without meals
£382 Camping with meals
£300 Camping without meals
Concession fee (only 25% of total participants)
Only apply in absolute need please
Your space is secured by £180 deposit (non-refundable)
To book, contact us through the button below or email Emma at bonhays.calendar@gmail.com