Qigong fasting is not just about avoiding solid food intake and thereby cleaning the inside of the body, detoxifying cells and regenerating body functions. Above all, it is about emotional and mental balance, a new sense for inner peace and relaxation, a personal “reset”.

The professional world talks about the “VUCA world”, a world that is characterized by volatility, i.e. of constant and unpredictable changes, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity. During times like these it seems even more important to support your home with abundant positive information and energy.

Only if we are in a healthy balance with ourselves, with others and with nature, we can master the global challenges of today’s age with a clear mind, inner peace and a strong body. It is important to strengthen your inner core.

In traditional Chinese medicine it is assumed that the Shen has its place in the heart. The heart is therefore home to all humans’ mental power, which includes both the mind, consciousness and the subconscious. Thus, extremely important physical and emotional processes take place in the heart itself.

When approaching the end of the year it’s time to reflect and take some time out. New ideas and goals will develop from within. Besides learning how to fully exploit the present moment in the sense of joyful living and being aware with all senses and consciousness, our holistic health retreat in Bad Zwischenahn also gave our participants new insights into how to activate their body’s self-healing powers.

The holistic and scientifically proven approach of Hunyuan Qi Therapy addresses illness at its roots and aims to eliminate any imbalances between body, emotions and mind. Nourishing body and mind with sufficient qi, positive energy and positive information, and balancing the emotional state, is the stated goal.

Table Mountain in South Africa is known as one of the four spinners wheels, and more precisely “the earth wheel”, meant to nurture, generate and sustain light. Table Mountain is the energy centre that “(…) displays the greatest creativity and fluidity in dealing with all things that the earth element symbolizes alchemically.

“Bathing in the forest” and soaking up all its soothing properties like a sponge, is referred to as “Forest-Therapy”. It was developed in the 80s and has since become a cornerstone of Japan’s preventive health care and natural healing system. Nowadays many health practitioners suggest Forest Bathing.

Fasting in the Zhineng Qigong context means striving for mental clarity, physical strength and emotional balance by replacing solid food intake with Qi nourishment. Qigong fasting allows us to repair our body cells, cleanse and detoxify our digestive system, thus reactivating our self-healing processes and strengthening our body’s natural immune system.

As we know, holistic health and well-being go hand in hand with the conscious experience of nature. This is now also officially recognized by the legislative parties in Scotland. Since the end of last year, doctors are allowed to issue their patients with prescriptions for nature experiences!