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9 Day Easter Qigong and Meditation Retreat in Bimenes, Asturias
(No availability) 9 Day Easter Qigong and Meditation Retreat in Bimenes, Asturias
Farmhouse, Meruxosa 4, Bimenes, Asturias, Spain
Qigong and Meditation Retreat Spain
Join Dragonfly Chi Kung for Easter. Nine relaxing days at their unique mountain retreat, meditate, detox, and practice Chi Kung (Qigong). During this pandemic, you owe it to yourself time to relax, detox, and breathe. Feel the presence of Mother Earth below your feet, feel her warmth, feel her Chi, fill your Tan Tien and circulate your meridians, feel the essence of the earth, her consciousness. Tap into your inner self and experience your true potential. Learn and practice several types of Qigong and meditation. Above all, relax and enjoy.
Meet the instructors
Sifu Steve & Corlie
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Highlights
- Quiet room especially for meditation
- Time for personal practice and development
- Daily Qigong classes including tong ling, vein tendon, and dragonfly
- Daily meditation including guided basic, walking, standing, and Zhen Gong
- Relevant seminars including breathing techniques, rooting, theory, and philosophy
- 3 healthy vegetarian meals daily
- Unlimited tea, coffee, and water
- 8 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
8 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Spanish
Group size: Maximum of 7 participants
Airport transfer available:
Asturias Airport (US$59 per person)
Asturias Airport (US$59 per person)
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
12:29
Check-out Time:
14:30
You will be staying in a recently renovated farmhouse. You’ll enjoy the beautiful mountain views. There are gardens and fruit orchards with secluded hideaways for personal meditation. The house also comes with a dining and community room with a log burning stove for those chilly nights. There are two room types available: a private room for one person and a double room with a double bed suitable for a couple. All rooms share a spacious bathroom.
Program
Chi Kung, also known as Qigong, is an ancient system of exercise, which has been widely practiced in China and throughout Asia for thousands of years. Because of its ease and incredible effectiveness, it is becoming clear that Chi Kung is the perfect cure and answer to the western problems of stress, exhaustion, constant sickness, and feelings of hopelessness.
Within Chi Kung, you can find your true self, be healthy, happy, relaxed, and confident. There are many different systems of Chi Kung, some practiced with the body still and some moving to various forms and movements. Various forms of traditional Chi Kung in China are related to health and the spiritual currents of China such as Taoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism. Learn and practice Chi Kung/Qigong. Dragonfly Chi Kung teaches and practices several types of Qigong/Chi Kung, including:
- Tong Ling Chi Kung
- Vein Tendon Chi Kung
- Dragonfly Chi Kung
- Zhen gong
Anyone can practice it successfully, regardless of age or fitness. The essential requirements are a properly trained instructor and good, fresh air. In addition to the Chi Kung forms, you’ll also learn:
- Mastery of breathing
- Primordial breathing
- Taoist breathing
- Theory and philosophy
- History of Qigong
- Anatomy of movement
- Muscle fascia
- Meridians and vessels
Daily schedule
- 08:00 Morning stretch, Tong Ling Chi Kung (Qigong)
- 09:30 Breakfast
- 11:00 Breathing techniques
- 12:00 Tea break
- 12:30 Zhen gong, meditation
- 14:00 Lunch
- 17:00 Dragonfly Chi Kung (Qigong), walking meditation
- 19:00 Dinner
Included excursions
Mill Route
Immerse yourself in nature. Meditate under the trees. Every breath you take, every move you make, this is the essence of Qigong. The route of the mills takes you through the breathtaking countryside of Bimenes. Crossing the river and walking for a few minutes, you will find the first mills: El Molín de Matilde, El Molín de Barrial, Flora, Ferreru, or Máxima. On the horizon and among the abundant vegetation, you glimpse the imposing peaks of the Sierra de Peñamayor.
After a few kilometers of travel and close to the finish line, you will find the Molín de Milio or Fermina, which has been perfectly restored and conditioned to publicize the instruments and mechanisms used in the Asturian milling tradition. You find there a table with a bench so you can rest and replenish strength. It is at this point that the route intersects with that of the Peña del Hombre. You continue on the way, upstream, and you arrive at the last mill of the route, the Molín de Honorio, where a path on the left takes you to the village of Melendreros, end of the route. The return home will take place on the same path.
Cider Museum
Asturias is famous for its cider and there is an abundance of cider apple trees all over the region. The retreat itself is host to more than 30 trees. The Cider Museum is a tribute to the culture of cider. The fundamental challenge taken up by the facility is that of visitor participation. Via an enveloping display system, it seeks to transmit all the information possible regarding cider-making and the consumption and history of cider, taking into account all aspects and the social and cultural setting of this drink. Topics such as the cider tavern, traditional games, musical instruments like the bagpipes, and so on play a leading role in this facility.
Instructors
Sifu Steve Green
Steve originally came across Chi Kung whilst seeking relief from Chinese medicine for an injured back. Chi Kung has not only relieved the problem but also totally changed his life. After exhausting an extensive library and studying under several Masters, plus studying at the Nam Yang Retreat in Thailand, he was ready to share this accumulated knowledge. He has been teaching Chi Kung/Qigong and meditation for over a decade. Dragonfly Chi Kung was established in 2013.
Corlie Sajulga
Corlie is an assistant instructor at Dragonfly Chi Kung.
Location
The retreat is surrounded by trees and tranquility with beautiful mountain views. Totaly embraced by mother nature. Centrally situated with easy access (50 minutes) to the airport, beaches, national park, and the picturesque town Oviedo.
Food
During this retreat, you will be served daily meals. Dragonfly Chi Kung food is mainly home-grown organic vegetarian, usually with an Asian influence. Any special requirements can be catered for and should be requested prior to arrival.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Organic
- Other dietary requirements on request
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
What's included
- 8 nights accommodation
- 3 healthy Asian-inspired meals daily
- Unlimited tea, coffee, and water
- Daily Qigong classes
- Practice various types of meditation
- Seminars on rooting, breathing techniques, and more
- Free use of mountain bikes, when available
What's not included
- Flight
- Airport pick up
How to get there
Recommended Airports
OVD
Asturias Airport
44 km
Transfer available for additional US$59 per person
Driving directions
You can take the A-6 motorway connection to the A-66 motorway which links Madrid with Oviedo (445 kilometers) and Gijón (475 kilometers).
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Asturias Airport (OVD). Transfer from and to this airport is available upon request for an additional fee of 50 EUR.
Arrival by bus
Buses are located in Castrillón, 14 kilometers from Avilés, 40 kilometers from Gijón and 47 kilometers from Oviedo. Bus single ticket service rates are as follows: around 4 EUR from Avilés, around 8 EUR from Gijón and Oviedo.
Arrival by shuttle
Regular coach services from Oviedo have international connections to Paris, Brussels, Geneva, and Zurich. There are also connections to Madrid and numerous Spanish cities. From Gijón, connections to Madrid and the main Spanish cities are available.
Arrival by train
From Gijón, there are direct connections to Madrid, Barcelona, Alicante, Cadiz, Castellón, and León. From Oviedo, there are direct routes to Madrid, Barcelona, and Alicante. Multiple connections are available to other destinations in Spain and regional routes in inland Asturias.
Renfe Spain Pass is a card offering travel around Spain for all non-residents. This system is very practical, as it can be used on all AVE long-distance and mid-distance high-speed trains. The Renfe Spain Pass is valid for one month from the first trip and comes in two formats (business / club and tourist).
It can be purchased up to six months in advance and is available for 4, 5, 8, 10 or 12 journeys. The nearest station to Dragonfly Chi Kung is El Entrego.
Arrival by taxi
Taxis are located in Castrillón, 14 kilometers from Avilés, 40 kilometers from Gijón and 47 kilometers from Oviedo. Taxi service rates are as follows: about 23 EUR from Avilés, about 45 EUR from Gijón, and about 53 EUR from Oviedo.
Airport: Asturias Airport
Airport transfer available:
Asturias Airport (US$59 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 16.94% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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