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Chi Neng® Qigong is a simple and effective form of movement, based on Zhineng Qigong which is developed by Dr. Pang Ming from China. Chi Neng® Qigong stands for 'conscious movement'. By daily conscious exercise you create a healthy mind in a healthy body. Your Qi (life energy) will flow smoothly and the movements will make your body strong and flexible, stimulate your brain and strengthen your immune system. You will experience your body and observe your emotions and thoughts consciously. You will feel good and can be with yourself and interact with others in a comfortable manner.

What do we offer
A holiday workshop of one week in the Algarve or private lessons near Coimbra.

Holiday workshop: Move your body, move your mind
At this moment these workshops are only given in Dutch. But if you are interested, let me know and I'll look into the possibility of arranging an English spoken workshop in the late summer of 2008.

Practice Chi Neng® Qigong in the natural beauty of the Western Algarve.
In this peaceful environment you will find Moinhos Velhos, the oldest holistic health centre of the Algarve. A great place to give your undivided attention to practice Chi Neng. Every morning you will practice Chi Neng outside in the open air or in a beautiful temple. In the afternoon you are free and may relax in the swimming pool, sauna or hot tub. You can also swim in the barragem or go for a walk through nature. In the evenings, after dinner, you will have the opportunity to experience the essence of Chi Neng level 1.
Moinhos Velhos is located in a protected area, 14 km NW from Lagos on the Algarve coast in Portugal. The centre is 16 hectares big and is surrounded by a beautiful garden with organic grown vegetables and fruit trees. The centre consists of several buildings. Next to a main building with a dining room, kitchen and a large terrace, you will find comfortable accommodation for 14 people. All with private bathrooms and own patio. The whole centre and its facilities, the swimming pool, sauna and hot tub, are for exclusive use for the participants of the Chi Neng workshop.

Get energized
The program is directed to people with none or little experience with Chi Neng® Qigong.
You will learn (or deepen your experience in) all the basic exercises of level 1:

  • Warming up
  • Lift Chi Up, Pour Chi Down
  • 3 Centres Merge
  • Wallsquat
You will also learn other exercises, such as:
  • Ming Men-walk
  • Turn waist, move Kua

During the week we will practice intensively, but in a relaxed way.
Every morning we will practice from 9.30 until lunch. In the afternoons you are free. In the evenings you will experience the essence of Chi Neng by practicing Sway La Chi or 6-Directions. You will feel that your body strenghtens, your mind relaxes and your energy replenishes.
At the end of this week you will be able to do the exercises on your own at home, by using the Chi Neng® Qigong level 1 CD.
With a maximum of 12 participants, there is enough time for personal attention.

Prices
€ 840 for a shared room and € 960 for a single room. The price includes transport from Faro to Moinhos (and v.v.), three vegetarian meals a day, coffee/tea/water, use of all the facilities at Moinhos Velhos (swimming pool, sauna and hot tub) and a Chi Neng® Qigong level 1 CD.
The price excludes a ticket to Faro and travel-and annulment insurance.

Private lessons

You can take individual lessons or with a group. Lessons take 60 minutes and are normally given in Oliveira do Hospital.
To learn the Chi Neng® Qigong basic form you need about 7 to 10 lessons. We offer this in a package deal which includes a CD for practicing at home. If your not sure, you can take an introduction workshop (see agenda for availibility).

Prices

  • Package deal for individual lessons: 7 lessons plus level1 CD - € 175
  • Package deal for lessons with 2 persons: 8 lessons plus level1 CD - € 135 per person
  • Package deal for lessons with 3 or more persons: 10 lessons plus level1 CD - € 115 per person
  • Introduction workshop - € 25 per person

If you want lessons at your own location, then 10 cent per km will be charged.

For more information about Chi Neng® Qigong, take a look at Chi Neng Institute Europe.


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