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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!

Studying and training Zhineng Qigong in beautiful China is something that most enthusiasts dream of. It’s an opportunity to learn from the people who practice Zhineng Qigong daily for decades!

After having shared a few enlightening days attending his “The Psychology of Inner Perceptions” Workshop in Bad Zwischenahn in September 2018, we conducted an interesting interview with Master Zhen Qingchuan from Peking.

From November 3 to 7, 2018 you have the opportunity to study and learn from Master Yuantong Liu and his team of international Hunyuan Qi therapists about some simple, yet most effective Zhineng Qigong self-health care management tools to overcome physical symptoms of serious or chronic illness and reestablish physical and mental health, stability as well as emotional balance. Be inspired by the retreat results of 2016 and 2017!