Element CONNECT
 - TCM Induction & Nature Explore - 


Follow our coach and learn about the Traditional Chinese Medicine and its relation to our day to day life, while staying in a peaceful, local village. Together, hike in the local mountain to feel the tranquility and to let all those experiences open ourselves to CONNECT…

Traditional Chinese Medicine has made an impressive migration. No longer confined to locations such as Shanghai, Seoul, or Singapore, it has become a vibrant component of health care from Sidney to Seattle to Stockholm. Chinese herbal remedies and acupuncture have become similarly common and "indigenous" in Boston as in Shanghai.

However, 

- What is Traditional Chinese Medicine?  

- How is Traditional Chinese Medicine different from Western medicine?

- In which ways can Chinese medicine improve our health and wellness?

- What would be the lifestyle that could inspire our city life?

Length : 2 days, 1 nights
Location:​ Zhejiang

For more details about the difficulty levels, click here.

About the Retreat:
Workshops given:

- Food and Medicine: 
How to eat healthy according to Chinese herbal theory

- Seasons and Health: 
How to cultivate health in different seasons

- Chinese Medicine and Stress Management: 
How to deal with depression and insomnia

Itinerary

Day 1

09:00  Departure from Shanghai
11:30  Local lunch together
13:00  Traditional Chinese Medicine Induction
14:30  Workshop I: Weather & Wellness
          - Concept introduction
          - Hiking together  
18:00  Local dinner
19:00 Workshop II: Why acupuncture?
         - Concept introduction
         - Point massage practice
21:30 Free time & sleep

Day 2

07:00  Rise with the sun & workshop III: TCM Stress Management
         - Concept introduction
         - Taiji exercise
         - Breakfast inside the workshop
10:30  Workshop Topic IV: Food VS Medicine
         - Concept introduction
         - Manu design
12:30  Lunch
12:15  Free time in the village, catch our breath
15:00  Return Shanghai
18:00  Arrival Shanghai

Transportation:
A private mini-bus will be arranged from/back to Shanghai downtown.

Gathering:
Time: 9 a.m.
Place: (unless notified differently)
Zhongshan Park Subway Station, Line 3-4, Exit 3
Beside the 7-Eleven shop

Meals:
The meals include countryside local dishes, fresh vegetable and meat cooked in the traditional way. Simple and Healthy.
Should you have especial requirements, please let us know beforehand.

Accommodation:
We stay in local guesthouse that we choose according to their good service commitment.
Arrangements are usually twin- bedrooms and occassionally in a shared dormitory.
Friendly and Family atmosphere. Clean and simple.

Equipment:
(Need to be prepared by each participant)

- Quick dry sports gear
- Hiking or Sport Shoes
- Rain coat
- Warm layers (depending on season:wind breaker, gloves & hat)
- Sun protection
- Drinking bottle (no plastic bottles because refill is often with boiled water)
- Personal toiletries and towel
- Small snack
- Weather protection according to the season
- Small backpack (15L) to carry your things during the day


Booking Procedures:
Click on the side link and follow the procedures.

Trip Confirmation:
Upon reaching the minimum amount of participants, you'll receive an email with the last details about the trip. Usually 2 days before the departure.
If we are unable to reach the minimum amount of participants, we will postpone or cancel the activity.

Price: 699 RMB

Payment is done on- site, directly collected by our Tour leaders.
No deposit required, however we kindly ask you to keep us updated if after booking you are unable to attend. Thank you.

Minimum 12 persons, Maximum 15 persons
Private Groups & Team Outings:
Choose a date and we can arrange this trip especially for you (price is dependant on group size).

Included:
- Transportation From & Back to Shanghai
- Insurance (Click here for details)
- Meals as per itinerary
- Guiding & Coaching
- Accommodation

Not Included:
- Alcoholic Drinks
- Activities and expenses not mentioned in the itinerary and personal shopping

Enjoy your vitality, devote to the Present and experience nature with serenity… See you soon!








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