Mindfulness Qi
- Daoism Qigong retreat

Flow naturally with movements of awareness, 
feel the intensity of life by consciousness; 

Expressive as life can be, 
utter most serenity to experience the SOURCE...


Length : 2 days, 2 nights

Location: The retreats are organized in Suzhou Taihu area, usually it takes around 2 hours bus drive.

 
About the retreat

This retreat will focus on our "Presence" of Life. Be part of the world which is present as a drop in the ocean. All wisdom heads to this point, but every guide proposes a unique way to experience it. During this retreat, we will first focus on the body presence, then our body-mind presence and finally our presence to others, and lastly on the one to the world.

​To experience these different steps, we will follow some exercises and learn situations inspired from Qi-gong, Qi-Dance, Meditation, a trans-disciplinary research between Eastern and Western body-mind cultures.

Itinerary

Day 1
19:30    Departure from Shanghai gathering place
21:30    Arrive and good sleep in local guest house

Day 2
06:30    Get up & morning board
07:00    Morning practice
08:00    Breakfast
09:00    Intention & Qi-gong
14:00    Introduction and Qi-gong, Qi-dance practice   
16:00    Small hike into the village
17:00    Movement in nature
18:00    Dinner & Break
19:30    Review & Meditation
23:00    Solitude time & Sleep

Day 3
06:30    Get up & morning board
07:00    Morning practice
08:00    Breakfast
09:00    Intention & Qi-gong
10:00    Lunch & Break
13:30    Human Contemplation
15:00    Summary and sharing time
15:30    Packing & Leave for Shanghai


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

Gathering:
Time: 19:30
Place: (unless notified differently)
Zhongshan Park Subway Station, Line 3-4, Exit 3 (Chang ning road cross Kaixuan road)
Beside the 7-Eleven shop

Meals:
The meals will be countryside village food, fresh and various kind of local cuisine in a traditional way. Simple and Healthy.
Should you have especial requirements, please let us know beforehand.

Equipment:
(Needs to be prepared by each participant)

- Weather protection according to the season
- Comfortable clothes for both indoor and outdoor practice
- Hiking or Sport Shoes
- Rain Coat in case
- Drinking bottle (no plastic bottles because refill is often with boiled water)
- Towel & personal toiletries
- Small blanket (optional for meditation)

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

Activity 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.

About the teachers:
Dr. Marceau Chenault - Qigong teacher
Doctor in Sciences of Physical Education, Lecturer at East China Normal University, he's teaching Judo, Dance and Body Anthropology at the College of Physical Education and Health. His research concerns Ethnography and Anthropology of Qi Gong, Martial Art, Dance and Techniques of Body Awareness. He is the director of the Qi Dance Project in Shanghai.

华东师范大学教师、研究员，在体育与康复学院教授身体人类学、现代舞蹈、柔道，同时继续中国气功和太极拳的研究。“气舞”协会负责人。

Price : 1990 RMB
Payment is done on- site, directly collected by our activity leader
No deposit required, however we kindly ask you to keep us updated if after booking you are unable to attend. Thank you.

Minimum 8 persons, Maximum 25 persons
Private Groups & Team Outings:
Choose a date and we can arrange this trip only for you (price is depend on group size).

Included:
- Transportation From & Back to Shanghai
- Insurance (Click here for details)
- Meals as per itinerary
- Guiding & Coaching
- Accommodation 2 nights in local guest house

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

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

To experience life, lesser the disturbance of our own mind . 
Keep it silent, allowing everything entering the presence.



Explore ourselves and its relationship with the universe, in different ways set it free and regain the awareness…



It doesn't matter how much we do, how beautiful we do it, how calm we maintain… it is about HOW we do it.
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