If you are new to training with Sophie or Lotus Nei Gong, please read this before booking.

We will continue to develop the work we began in the foundation course. The emphasis here will be on refining the work on the Kua and learning correctly the reverse breathing method. This needs time and attention as it is such a key aspect of the art deepening. Alongside this we will continue to prepare the body for effective Dao Yin, and what will become in the later stages, the opening the channels process.

Form wise we work on the Ji Ben Qi Gong and refine the body mechanics and principles.

Mental training as a preparation for meditation practice will continue alongside developing breathing practice.

·     Kua development

·      Jing Jin connection and theory

·      Ji Ben Qi Gong

·      Reverse breathing in detail

·      Mental training for meditation

What is included in your retreat:

16 hours (approx.) of training including sitting practice, Nei Gong, forms, body conditioning, lectures, Q&A sessions, women’s sessions and environmental training.

Use of heated, low-chemical indoor pool – helpful for releasing the joints/aches.

Own 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.

Typical schedule of training:

Friday

• 15:00 - 17:00 Arrive & settle in

• 17:00 - 20:00 Training

• 20:00 Dinner

Saturday

• 07:00 - 08:00 Stretch & meditation

• 08:00 - 10:00 Breakfast

• 10:00 - 13:00 Training

• 13:00 - 15:00 Lunch, swim, rest, personal training

• 15:00 - 18:00 Training

• 19:00 Dinner

• 20:30 Evening practice

Sunday

• 07:00 - 08:00 Meditation

• 08:00 - 10:00 Breakfast

• 10:00 - 13:00 Training

• 13:00 - 14:30 Lunch

• 14:30 - 16:00 Training & finishing up

Cost

£444 Residential Single with meals

£408 Residential Shared with meals

£336 Non-residential with meals 

£228 Non-residential without meals

£360 Camping with meals

£282 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