LifeForce Qigong with Ben Calder

About this event

Sunday 6th December 9:40am-4:00pm Lunch, snacks and unlimited tea and coffee included. A Winter Retreat of Rest, Renewal & Resilience, Honouring the Water Element As the year draws inward and the stillness of winter settles in, join us for the final gathering in a seasonal series of Five Element retreats. These nourishing, mindful days offer space to move, breathe, and reconnect in rhythm with the turning year and the energy of the elements. Our focus for this final retreat is the Water Element — the deep reservoir of life-force, rest, and wisdom. In traditional practice, this element relates to the kidneys, and the gentle cultivation of resilience in the face of fear, anxiety, and exhaustion. 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: The energetic body, working with the Five Element organs and taking time to focus on the Water Element. Five Element organ activation - awaken and align all five elements. Guided meditations for emotional healing and integration. Outdoor practice (weather permitting) to connect with nature.