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 28th May
15:00 - 17:00 Arrive & Settle in
17:00 - 20:00 Training
20:00 Dinner
Saturday 29th May
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 30th May
06.30 - 08:00 Sit
08:00 - 10:00 Breakfast
10:00 - 13:00 Training
14.00 Lunch and finishing up
Cost
£568 Residential Single with meals (linen & towels provided)
£532 Residential Shared with meals (linen & towels provided)
£389 Non-residential with meals
£300 Non-residential without meals
£413 Camping with meals
£324 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
If you are new to training with Sophie or Lotus Nei Gong, please read this before booking.
These 3 days will give you a thorough introduction to the art. You will know for sure after this if this practice is something that speaks to you, or that intrigues and excites you!
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 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 of Nei Gong
28th - 30th May 2027
“What a wonderful experience, being introduced to Nei Gong in such peaceful setting and with such integrity, humour and clarity!
“I thought I had been learning Tai Chi & Chi Kung for some years, but as we practiced some of the Nei Gong movements and actually sensed them from the inside, it felt as if a light bulb had come on! Ahh that is what its ment to feel like! So, so glad I discovered this - and with such a generous and compassionate, as well as impeccably true teacher! Thank you Sophie ”
— Bibiana T.C
“Nei gong is a very thorough system and Sophie is a remarkable teacher. She has a knack for being able to convey intangible, esoteric concepts so they become clear and accessible, allowing breakthroughs and openings that would be so hard to find without guidance. Her approach is down to earth with lots of laughter and no spiritual bypassing!”
—Bea, Artist