Taken a little while ago now:) This is a group after one weekends training practicing the first Dragon Dao Yin from the set.

The Dragon Dao Yin where developed from the Bagua Zhang internal art. They are specifically designed to purge pathogens from the spine and associated channels, improve spinal issues and health. The set practiced correctly prepare the body for deeper alchemical work and the increased amounts of Qi which will need to move through these pathways as our training progresses.  One of the foundation sets of the official Level one training  of the school for opening the body, increasing flexibility, releasing stagnation and a perfect adjunct to any practice of sitting or meditation.

Complex to learn, taking some time, fun, challenging and will make you feel vibrant as everything in the torso and spine is squeezed and stretched open, leaving you freer in body and mind. On this course we will make use of these wonderful forms as well as focusing on Ping Heng Gong, the environmental practices from Daoism. We will work with trees, water, expanse and dragon lines, to assist and harmonise our practice.

What is included in your retreat:

• All 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
• More information on the venue here

Schedule of training:

Thursday 12th May

• 3-5pm          Arrive & settle in
• 5-8pm          Training
• 8pm             Dinner

Friday, Saturday & Sunday

• 7–8am        Stretch & meditation
• 8–10am      Breakfast
• 10–1pm      Training
• 1-3pm         Lunch, swim, rest, personal training
• 3-6pm         Training
• 7pm            Dinner
• 8.30pm       Evening practice

Monday 16th

• 7–8am       Stretch & meditation
• 8–10am     Breakfast
• 10–1pm     Training and finishing up.

Cost

£425/395 Residential with meals – Single room/Shared room

£300 Non-residential with meals

£185 Non-residential without meals

To confirm your booking please pay a deposit of £150 (non-returnable)

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Concession fee (only 25% of total participants on concessions)  £250 – only apply in absolute need please