LifeForce Qigong with Ben Calder

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Sunday 11th October 9:40am-4:00pm Lunch, snacks and unlimited tea and coffee included. Join us for the next in a year-long series of Five Element retreat days, gentle, grounding experiences rooted in the ancient wisdom of the seasons and designed to nourish body, mind, and spirit. In the quiet turning of early autumn, we explore the Metal Element, the energy of breath, letting go, and refinement. Through the lens of LifeForce Qigong, this retreat offers a soulful invitation to clear, centre, and reconnect. You’ll be guided through two distinct yet complementary sessions. Jing (Essence & Physical Vitality). What to expect from the morning session: Gentle joint-opening exercises to awaken and energise the body. Foundation LifeForce Qigong movements to build strength and resilience. Microcosmic Orbit breathing to cultivate inner harmony. Patting and dredging techniques to clear and invigorate energy pathways. Qi (Emotional Flow & Elemental Integration). What to expect from the afternoon session: Fire Element Spirit practice to nurture Metal and Lung energy. 5 Element organ activation - awaken and align all 5 elements. Guided meditations for emotional healing and integration. Outdoor practice (weather permitting) to connect with nature. A delicious light lunch from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop will be served, utilising fresh, seasonal ingredients to nourish the body and support our practice. This day is open to all.