matariki qi gong
Qi Gong (pronounced: chi kung) is the art of working with your internal energy, your aliveness through gentle movement, breathing practices, standing postures and meditation. We can uncover and skillfully work with our inner resources for health, vitality, strength, flexibility, joy, happiness, well-being, connection, fulfilment.
We get energy from many different sources: breath, food, sleep, exercise, other people, the natural world.
In this retreat we will tap into source energy from the earth, nature and the universe to increase our vitality, inner harmony, elevate our emotions, feeling joyous, happy, connected, and create a calm, clear, intuitive mind.
As this retreat will coincide with Matariki: the Maori new year, let’s bring the spirit of Matariki into our practice.
Matariki is a time to reflect on the cycle of life and nature, celebrate the present and plan for the future, it's a time to connect with the land and skies, the elements and our natural environment.
It is a symbol of wellbeing, health, good fortune, a time for people to gather, for celebration and reflection, for peace and joy. Interestingly, this is also what Qi Gong is all about.
We will combine our Qi Gong practice with sessions of mindfulness meditation to strengthen our present moment awareness: the mind being here-now, experiencing the fullness of the present moment. This will make every experience more vivid, alive, full, like adding an extra quality.
It not only supports our movement practice but will also enrich everything we do in daily life: making our actions and moments more effective and successful because you give it your full attention, giving everything that extra quality, extra sharpness, color and vividness.
What to expect:
- Practice sessions of Qi Gong, breathwork, walking meditation & sitting meditation
- Experience the power and joy of practicing together with others in a retreat setting
- Enjoy the beauty, tranquility and rural setting of Mahamudra centre
- Please note that parts of this retreat will be conducted in silence
This retreat is suitable for people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, for those who are new to the practice as well as for those who have practiced Qi Gong & Meditation before.
hedwig bakker
Hedwig grew up in the Netherlands, trained as a teacher of physical education and worked as an outdoor instructor for 15 years until she left the Netherlands in 2000. Initially she travelled overseas, then lived in India and Nepal for nine years where she engaged in Buddhist teachings, retreats and several charity projects.
Hedwig has been practicing meditation for over two decades and has been leading classes, courses and retreats since 2004. She is a certified Holden Qi Gong teacher and leads all kinds of Qi Gong events.
These years have resulted in a richness of experience and a genuine joy in sharing and guiding others in meditation and movement practice.
Hedwig’s courses & classes are universal and suitable for people from all walks of life. Her approach is joyful, gentle, practical, and with a sense of lightness and humour.
To reserve your place on this retreat please complete this booking form
Retreat costs:
$400.00
This fee is all inclusive of meals, refreshments and all retreat activities.
Self-Contained Cabins
Single Cabin $110.00 per night
Single Cabin (Deluxe) $130.00 per night
Double Cabin $140.00 per night
Rooms
Single Room $70.00 per night
Double Room $90.00 per night
3 Bed Dorm $40.00 per bed per night
All rooms have shared toilet/shower facilities
Camping is available for $25.00 a night per person