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SUMMARY:Qi Gong Retreat with Hedwig
DESCRIPTION:3-Day Qi Gong Retreat with Hedwig\n13 March\, 4pm – 16 March\, 2pm\n\nQi Gong is the art of working with your internal energy: increasing\, improving and optimizing your aliveness\, the ‘inner spark’ within yourself. We want to unlock the power within ourselves\, and Qi Gong offers a variety of skilful ways to unlock this precious internal energy. Energy here refers to internal power and potential. The power and potential to have a healthy body full of energy\, to feel happy\, joyful\, connected\, fulfilled\, and the power of a calm\, clear and intuitive mind. \nThere are seven principles of practice\, seven ‘ingredients’’ that when applied in a certain order\, make your Qi Gong practice very efficient\, powerful\, dynamic\, rich and complete. The seven principles are: breathwork\, warm-up\, stretching\, activation\, flows\, standing postures and meditation. \nDuring the retreat we will take a deep dive into each of these principles so that you start to understand the why and the how behind every aspect of working with the life-giving energy you have within. \nWe will also explore how our practice relates to life itself. It is empowering to learn skills on how to transform stress into vitality\, how to stay connected in challenging situations\, how to move and live with effortless ease instead of ‘efforting’ our way through every day. And so\, Qi Gong can be seen and practiced as ‘a way of life’. \n\nWhat other people had to say:\nI love this truly awesome practice. Hedwig is a wonderful teacher and this practice is absolutely supreme\, it fills my cup every time I do it. \nMy gratitude and appreciation for all you shared. My heart feels open and my base feels stronger. I am ready to journey on. \nHedwig’s Qi Gong retreat was such a precious experience – held in the beautiful surrounds of Mana\, I could really sink into her teachings\, practise deeply and cultivate motivation and ideas for continuing the practise at home. I wholeheartedly recommend Mana and especially the Qi Gong retreat with Hedwig. \nHedwig’s Qigong Retreat was amazing! I loved everything about it. The way Hedwig teaches Qi Gong is so informative\, interesting and easy to understand and follow. Loved the meditations as well and the balance between the two. \nIncredible experience. Hedwig is compassionate\, fun and passionate. Amazing teacher\, privileged to be there. She soars in joy and flow of Qi Gong \n\nWhat to Expect:\n\nLearn practices that support your health\, vitality and well-being.\nPractice different styles of Qi Gong: Five Elements\, Breathwork\, Tao Yin (an early form of Qi Gong)\, Three Treasures and more.\nLearn how to design your own Qi Gong routines.\nLectures on meridian theory\, energy anatomy\, 5 Elements theory\, acupressure\, healing.\nEnjoy the beauty\, magic and nourishing environment of Mana Retreat centre with its stunning grounds\, expansive views\, gorgeous meals and supportive staff.\nPlease note that some parts of the retreat will be conducted in silence.\n\n\nDaily Schedule:\n  \n \n  \n\nYour Teacher\n \nHedwig grew up in the Netherlands\, was trained as a teacher physical education and worked  as an outdoor instructor for 15 years until she left the Netherlands in 2000. Initially she travelled overseas\, then lived in India and Nepal for nine years where she engaged in Buddhist teachings & retreats and several charity projects.  \nHedwig has been practicing meditation for over two decades and has been leading meditation classes\, courses and retreats since 2004. She is also a certified Holden Qi Gong teacher and leads all kinds of Qi Gong events.  These many years of personal practice and leading retreats & courses have resulted in a richness of experience and a genuine joy in sharing and guiding others in meditation & movement practice. \n\nThis retreat is suitable for all skill levels: those new to Qi Gong as well as those with previous experience. \nFor an impression of the practice\, visit: \nhttps://www.youtube.com/@QiGongwithHedwig \nor https://www.facebook.com/qi.gong.with.hedwig \n 
URL:https://manaretreat.com/event/qi-gong-with-hedwig/
LOCATION:Mana Retreat Centre\, 608 Manaia Road\, State Highway 25\, RD1\, Coromandel\, 3581\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Meditation,QiGong, Bodylight & Pilates
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SUMMARY:Open Floor Community Dance
DESCRIPTION:Join a fabulous Open Floor Dance community\, sharing the joy of embodied movement most Tuesdays at Mana.  \nWhen: \nMost Tuesday Mornings at Mana. \nTime: 10:00–11:45AM / COST: $25-$20 Sliding Scale \nFeel free to arrive from 9:45am. T he music will be on if you’d like a longer warmup\, or if you’re new come early so we can welcome you. \nWhat is Open Floor Conscious Dance? \nOpen Floor is a lively dance and movement practice that energises the body and opens the mind. \nThere are no moves to learn. We simply show up and move with whatever is present: our creative minds\, our tender hearts\, our joys and excitements\, our aches and pains. And in the process we discover our own unique dance. \nClasses include guided inquiry as well as time to follow your own dance. The teachers select diverse music to inspire creative expression\, wild abandon and quiet awareness. Sometimes we experience insights and healing\, and sometimes we simply have a great dance. \nThe open dance floor becomes a playground for exploring the relational nature of being human: our ever-changing needs for solitude\, connection and a sense of community. We learn life skills that serve us on and off the dance floor\, helping us to develop a flexibility and resilience that enables us to respond creatively to life. \nNo experience is required. \nThe invitation is to come just as you are. \nFOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OPEN FLOOR DANCE LOCATIONS CONTACT PIPPA OR LISA \nPippa: 02102963632 or visit Prana Dance \nInstagram: @pranadance_nz / www.facebook\,com/pranadance \nLisa: 0211754741 or visit www.wildbonesopenfloor.co.nz \nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wildbonesopenfloor \nEmail: wildbonesopenfloor@gmail.com
URL:https://manaretreat.com/event/open-floor-community-dance-2/2026-03-17/
LOCATION:Mana Retreat Centre\, 608 Manaia Road\, State Highway 25\, RD1\, Coromandel\, 3581\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Conscious Dance
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SUMMARY:Point of Balance - An Autumn Equinox Dance of Light & Dark with Geordie Jahner\, Ph.D. & Sacha Paddy
DESCRIPTION:POINT OF BALANCE\nAn Autumn Equinox Dance of Light & Dark\nAN OPEN FLOOR DANCE RETREAT\n  \nGeordie Jahner Ph.D. and Sacha Paddy are thrilled to extend a heartfelt invitation to all keen movers. Join us for an invigorating 4-day conscious dance retreat over the Autumn Equinox\, at stunning Mana Retreat Centre. \nIn the spirit of an extended Pure Practice\, this is a juicy opportunity to undertake both individual and collective soul work as we navigate the dance of being alive on Earth at this time. As we embrace the transformative power of conscious dance\, art and ritual\, prepare to embark on a soulful equinox journey filled with unique experiences that will ignite your curiosity and creativity\, while connecting with others who share a passion for movement and community. \nWe warmly welcome you to immerse yourself in this enriching retreat\, celebrating the Autumn Equinox and your life! \nJoin us as we dance\, share\, and grow together! \nDuring our time together we will: \n\nMove\nDraw\nWrite\nShare\nCreate ritual\n\nWith intentions to: \n\nundertake individual and collective soul work\nembody resources for finding pathways through light and dark times\nfind balance together in the midst of uncertainty\nhonour the joy and abundance of harvest & seed collecting at equinox time\nreflect on where you are standing now in the spiritual pilgrimage of your life\nalign with fresh new directions\n\n\nHOURS\nBegins Friday March 20 \n\ncheck in @ Mana 2pm\nfirst session in octagon 3pm\n\nEnds Tuesday March 24 \n\nfinal session ends 1pm\nlunch 1-2pm\n\nPRICING\nTUITION: \nFull price $400\nLower income $280\nPlease pay for tuition generously in alignment with your means. \nPlease ensure that you book both Tuition AND Accommodation tickets. \n\nIntroducing\nYour Teachers\nGeordie Jahner\, Ph.D. is a Founding Member of Open Floor International. She is a teacher\, trainer and member of the Open Floor curriculum keepers circle. \nBorn in Aotearoa\, Geordie lives in Coromandel with her beloved. She has danced her whole life and studied a multitude of different dance forms\, embodiment practices & somatic psychology. \nGeordie is passionate about exploring \n\ndance as a performing art\ndance as a healing art\ndance as spiritual practice & meditation\n\nShe is deeply curious about the intersection of embodiment practice\, psychology and spirituality. She is trained to teach: 5Rhythms\, Tamalpa Life/Art Process\, Authentic Movement\, Open Floor Movement Practice \nGeordie has completed Masters and Ph.D. in Psychology\, with emphasis in movement-based expressive arts therapy. \n\nSacha Paddy – I grew up in England\, moved to Aotearoa at 13 and am now blessed to live on Waiheke Island with my partner and daughter. \nI’ve always loved movement\, and discovering conscious dance through 5Rhythms and then Open Floor was a revelation to find practices that supported such depth of exploration and transformation whilst still being dynamic\, light and fun. \nI have now been teaching dance for nearly 20 years\, and have witnessed the power of movement in community to grow\, connect and heal us\, and also how much this goodness is needed in the world. \nI’m a lover of nature\, trees\, birds and ocean swims\, and seeking ways through movement practice to remind us of our rightful relationship with earth and with each other. \nTrainings include: \n\nCertified teacher of Open Floor and 5Rhythms Dance\nDiploma in Holistic bodywork\nYoga teaching\nCertificate in Somatic Embodiment & Regulation Strategies
URL:https://manaretreat.com/event/open-floor-equinox/
LOCATION:Mana Retreat Centre\, 608 Manaia Road\, State Highway 25\, RD1\, Coromandel\, 3581\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Conscious Dance
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