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LIVING TAO QIGONG RETREATS
GENTLE SELF-HEALING EXERCISE
AND MEDITATION
for Radiant Health & Well-being
Residential Health Retreats in Byron Bay
with Shirsha Marie

2010 Annual Retreat
3pm Friday 8th to 3pm Tuesday 12th October 2010
The Retreat is 4 days and 4 nights
COST: Twin Share AU $1140 per person
Own Room AU $1440
Non-residential rates are available


SPECIAL EARLY BIRD PRICE
if booked, with deposit, 2 months in advance of Retreat.
Twin Share AU $990 Own Room AU $1290


CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR YOUR RETREAT

Living Tao Qigong Retreats set the scene for a joyful and deeply relaxing journey into self-healing. Join us in gentle, nurturing practices of Qigong that rejuvenate vital life energy for radiant health and well-being. In this Retreat you will learn inspiring, effective Qigong exercises and healing meditations you can take home for your personal practice. These empowering skills promote and maintain good health and bring balance and harmony to life, enabling you to take vitality and well-being into your own hands.

 The Retreat venue is on 10 serene and secluded acres of forest with ocean views just 5 minutes from beautiful Byron Bay. This tranquil, natural environment allows us to deeply relax and embrace the nature-based aspects of Qigong and the Healing Tao system. Scheduled are daily self-healing meditations, guided relaxation, deep breathing techniques and silent meditations, as well as gently flowing Qigong exercises. 

Throughout the Retreat you can enjoy delicious, healthy, organic food, beautiful accommodation, lovely nature walks and peaceful rest amid a magnificent natural setting with stunning ocean views. This supports a deeply nourishing and rejuvenating experience of Qigong self-healing that can carry on into your daily life. There is the opportunity to take home useful information for the enjoyable and effective maintenance of your health and well-being as you will receive a Qigong training manual and DVD to assist with your ongoing practice.

Each magical day begins with revitalizing Qigong exercises to awaken the energy system and refresh the body and mind. These are followed by fresh Juice and a healthy, organic breakfast to support the cleansing and renewal process. Throughout the morning there is plenty of time to rest and enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings. In the later morning you will be guided through deep breathing techniques followed by silent meditation.

After a delicious and nourishing lunch, there will be gentle and calming energy work - either guided Taoist self-healing meditations or self-massage techniques, to regenerate the nervous system and improve all functions of the body.

The afternoon Qigong practice is soothing and centering with a focus on Taiji principles of postural alignment, loosening and light stretching, balance and ease of movement, and techniques of relaxation in the moving body.

After dinner there will be guided relaxation to enhance the healing experience, or a Chanting session to deepen our healing through the gentle vibrations of the voice. Join in or simply lay back and listen to the harmonious expressions of your heart. All activities are optional so you do as much or as little as you like. There is time for you to both fully immerse yourself in a superb Qigong healing experience, and take time out to reflect on your personal life journey.

ABOUT THE ACCOMMODATION
We stay at the enchanting Sangsurya Retreat Centre, located in a quiet and secluded rainforest setting, just 5 minutes from Byron Bay. Sangsurya has panoramic ocean views with beautiful tropical gardens and an ozone-filtered freshwater swimming pool. The Balinese style dining hall is cosy and comfortable with large balconies overlooking the ocean. The training hall is light, spacious and well-ventilated with a timber floor and high ceiling. Your personal space will be in Bali style bungalows set among the trees. Most are twin share with some triple share. There are some single rooms with an ensuite, available on request, for a single rate. All rooms have reverse-cycle air-conditioning

ABOUT THE FOOD
Nutritious, organic, vegetarian meals are provided with plenty of fresh juices and salads. Upon booking please let us know about any special dietary requirements you may have so that we can make arrangements for your needs.

DAILY SCHEDULE
7 - 9am: QIGONG EXERCISE SET
9am: Breakfast
10 – 11.45am: Free time; relaxation, nature walk, pool
11.45am – 1pm: TAOIST BREATHING TECHNIQUES / SILENT MEDITATION
1 - 2.30pm: Lunch
2.30 - 4.30pm: TAOIST SELF-HEALING MEDITATION / SELF-MASSAGE TECHNIQUES
4.30 - 6.30pm: TAIJI-QIGONG EXERCISE SET
6.30pm: Dinner
7. 30 – 8.30 pm: CHANTING / GUIDED RELAXATION / REST

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Qigong is taught by Shirsha Marie, the Founder and Senior Instructor of Byron Living Tao Health and Martial Arts Centre, established in 1986. Shirsha’s daily programme includes teaching the ancient arts of Taiji and Qigong, as well as Hapkido and Hapkiyusul, traditional Korean martial arts. These arts focus on integrating mind, body and breath to develop internal strength, cultivate vital life energy and nurture deepened states of awareness. With over 20 years of teaching experience, Shirsha offers highly refined instruction in the wonderful self-healing art of Qigong. She has a large school of devoted students who are gaining profound health benefits as well as deepening their own meditation practices. Shirsha is renowned for her fine attention to detail and ability to deliver the subtleties of the arts with grace and ease. Gentle, clear instruction and individual attention make Living Tao Qigong accessible and enjoyable for everybody.

COST: Residential Retreat - 5 days and 4 nights:
Aus $ 1140 Twin Share Room (Early bird - $ 990)
Aus $ 1440 Own Room with ensuite (Early bird - $1290)
A non-refundable deposit of $250 is required to secure your place.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR YOUR RETREAT

CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT Arrival time on Thursday is from 2pm onwards with Registration from 4 to 6pm. A gourmet vegetarian meal will be served at 6pm. After Dinner there will be an introductory talk followed by a guided meditation and relaxation. We begin our Qigong at 7am the next morning. Check-out time and the end of the Retreat is at 3pm on the Monday.

GETTING HERE Sangsurya Retreat Centre 95 Old Bangalow Road, Byron Bay NSW 2481 Australia Upon receipt of your deposit a map will be e-mailed to you. This provides detailed instructions about how to get here by car. Air flights into Coolangatta International Airport or Ballina Domestic Airport have shuttle services that can bring you into Byron Bay, or directly to the Sangsurya Retreat Centre.

PAYMENT DETAILS CANCELLATION CONDITIONS A $250 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place. This deposit will form part of your final payment which is payable one month before the Retreat. Payment facilities: Paypal Credit card facilities – Visa/Bankcard/Mastercard Cheques to be made payable to Byron Living Arts and sent to: PO Box 819 Byron Bay NSW 248

WHAT TO BRING Comfortable clothing, sweater, swimmers, beach towel, hat, sunscreen, insect repellant, drinking water bottle, notebook and pen. Bath towels and linen are provided.

DISCLAIMER All care will be taken of you throughout the retreat but no responsibility will be taken for any injuries incurred during the retreat. Medical history forms are to be completed upon registration. If you have any injuries or medical conditions that may affect your ability to participate in gentle physical exercise please advise beforehand (at the time of sending your deposit) so we can assess your situation.