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Chi
Kung Retreat
21 - 28 July 2007
29 July - 05
August 2007
WHEN
AND WHERE
This year the College of Chi Kung are running two retreats back to back. The venue is a converted
old farmhouse called “Os Figueiros” (The Fig Trees
in Occitan) in the Tarn, situated in a hamlet called Canezac,
near a little town called Mirandol. Airports are 1 hour away
(Rodez flying with Ryanair from Standsted) or 1 and a half
hours away (Toulouse). The farmhouse is in a beautiful part
of France, situated in a scenic and secluded area not far
from the gorges of the river Viaur.
TUITION
The theme for the retreats are as follows: Five Animal Alchemy for the first week and Five Element Detox with Circle Walking for the second week. There is a full programme starting with early morning practice
and at regular intervals throughout the day. The week will
include a day of silence and periods of directed contemplation.
The venue will provide a breakfast, cooked lunch and light
evening meal. The food is designed to complement the nature
of the retreat and will include a 24 hours fast. Each week long retreat can be attended individually or both weeks attended as a whole depending on availability. The first evening of each retreat on 21 & 29 July will be an introduction to the week’s program, some practice and a light evening meal.
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COST
The
cost for accommodation, food, Chi Kung tuition and transport
to and from Rodez airport for a one week booking is £440 for shared room, (£50 supplement for own room) or £350 if you choose to camp. For a two week booking there is a discounted rate of £780 for shared room, (£50 supplement for own room) or £620 if you choose to camp. Please send a deposit made out to College of Chi Kung for
£150 to secure your place. Flights are not included
and need to be organised by participants, but an airport pick
up will be arranged by the centre from Rodez airport. The
retreat will finish on the morning of the 5th of August and
participants should be ready to leave for the airport at midday
on that day.
Chi
Kung is an ancient Chinese form of movement exercise that
promotes the flow of Chi (vital energy) through the body.
It translates as ‘energy work’ in English and comprises exercises for stretching and mobilising
the body and joints, breathing techniques, slow movement exercises,
static postures, special walking methods and meditation.
Chi
is the body’s vital energy which Chi Kung builds up to
establish a physiological and psychological harmony.
Most of the theory behind Chi Kung is common to Chinese Medicine
with which it has a traditional link. Chi Kung is also associated with Taoist and Buddhist philosophies
and practices.
The first week of the retreat will be led by Ged Sumner and the second week by Thalbert Allen.
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Ged Sumner is a Director of the College of Chi Kung and a professional Craniosacral Therapist. He has studied with a variety of Chi Kung teachers and integrates this with his understanding and study of Meditation, Attachment Psychotherapy, Shiatsu, Chinese medicine and Craniosacral therapy approaches. He teaches Craniosacral Therapy in London, Australia and NZ and is a Director of the Healthy Living Centre in North London, a multi-disciplinary natural therapy centre. He is also course director of the Living Anatomy training in London and author of the book Body Intelligence (www.bodyintelligence.com).
Thalbert Allen is a professional Shiatsu practitioner
and Craniosacral Therapist and a director of the College of
Chi Kung. He teaches Tai Chi and Chi Kung in Ipswich and London.
He has studied with a variety of teachers and has a background
in martial arts. He uses a very simple and light approach in an effort to demystify the work. The
College of Chi Kung offers a two year teacher training course,
workshops - both general and advanced, and an evening class
programme in London.
 Chi
Kung Retreat.PDF
To
contact the college email:
info@collegeofchikung.co.uk
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