It wouldn't be fair  to tell you everything you could expect in this retreat, as I do believe in spontaneity. 
Like this time of the year, we have to allow for some expected things and yet relish in the unexpected. Isn't life meant to be like that?? Imagine if you could predict every day, even if it was mapped out  to be completely pleasurable, and what you would deem as perfect. Sure, for a while, we would love this, and yet our nature as humans is to seek out challenge. We would become bored of the predictability and then, despite ourselves, become either discontented, which may result in being destructive of the situation, self sabotaging or  depressed due to lack of stimulus, often blaming others for our discontentment.  I suppose this is what Patinjali meant when he spoke  of us always being in a state of suffering. 
We are such funny complex creatures, we want perfection, and yet we never quite seem to reach it, as we are always wanting...something else, when really it is here all the time... inside us, sometimes hidden and yet often in plane sight.
This retreat will offer quiet time to reflect on those disturbances to your happiness. What winter stores do you have that you can bring out the best in you?
Start the day with some gentle qigong to get the energy flowing, followed up by some yoga specifically complimentary to the Spring season. This will entail some flow and movement opening the insights of the wood element, Liver and Gallbladder. The yoga will be moderate and can always be modified to suit the individual.
There will be a lovely breakfast provided in an outdoor setting to enjoy the garden and an outdoor fire will be available. 
After breaky we shall enjoy some chanting to assist with shifts and walk the labyrinth for courage, and also to walk everyday in gratitude. We shall then engage in some Yin/Restorative Yoga and finish ....if we have time(there's so much to fit in) with a Yoga Nidra. 
The warmth of the Spring sunshine will bring some light on the potential seeds within, so you can nourish them and encourage your inner radiance to arrive in a place where you feel more content with who you truly are. 
Om Bavan Namaha   the Spiritual law of Pure Potential.  'I am Pure Potential'
Unveil the dormant buds of your potential.
​Allow yourself to see the blooms within yourself and rise towards the sun with joy.

Spring Blossoms Retreat, come join us September 8th 7am-1pm $105
Namaste 
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Qigong is an Ancient form of Chinese mind-body-spirit practice that has mental, energetic & physical health benefits. It's slow mindful movement helps with posture, balance, breathing and focus and  also includes meditation, self massage breathing practices all which assist with developing the "Life Energy" -Qi, Chi, or prana (all mean the same thing in different cultures.)
The repeated movements build proprioception  & awareness while increasing fluidity of movement.
Qigong has a Chinese medicine background working on the meridian theory to unblock and free these energy channels throughout the body which increases freedom of movement, good health and longevity.
There is a lot of supported modern research  done on the effects of this 5000 year old practise and people of the world are embracing this ancient knowledge. Some do it for it's relaxation, to self heal, for it's meditative effects, as exercise and some use it to move toward Tai Chi the Martial Arts side of Qigong.

Qigong is not strenuous, it is gentle and flowing. Suitable for all ages and becoming increasingly popular around the world.
BENEFITS:
*Improves mobility 
*Improves balance
*Improves muscle elasticity
*Improves circulation
*Is User friendly -Young-Mature-In a Chair-Bed ridden-ANYONE CAN DO IT
*Reduces stress
*Encourages focus
*Improves Lymphatic function
*Boost the Immune System
*Aids digestion
*Supports the parasympathetic system (rest & digest)
*Lowers blood pressure
*Can Accelerate the healing process of injury or illness
The Chinese prescibe Qigong as a part of recovery in some hospitals and throughout recovery of illness often accompanied by Chinese herbs.​ The type of qigong it each at Inabalance Yoga is medical and spiritual based.
Qigong has the ability to positively impact on mental health, physical freedom and giving the practitioner a brighter outlook  which allows them to lead a happier and more fullfilled life.
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Doing the practice is how we gather the gifts.
Come join the 4 week program @ Inabalance Yoga with Jen
and discover what it is all about.
Friday 5.30pm August 23, 30th Sept 6th &13th
Bookings
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