Catering to your body and mind in an idyllic setting based on science and practice of Zhineng Qigong & Shiatsu
Break the pattern of your daily life and accept this invitation to retreat, relax, reset, and recharge your mind and body!
Join Nuno Fernandes and Houda Baladi, your trusted facilitators on a five-day restorative retreat
based on teachings of Zhineng Qigong and the practice of Shiatsu Bodywork.
Join Nuno Fernandes and Houda Baladi, your trusted facilitators on a five-day restorative retreat
based on teachings of Zhineng Qigong and the practice of Shiatsu Bodywork.
What is Zhineng Qigong?Zhineng Qigong is a comprehensive system of knowledge and methods which builds upon age old disciplines and philosophies as well as modern science to achieve holistic health.
The founder is Grand Master Pang Ming who also established the Huaxia Training Center in China, which has been widely known as the largest “medicine-less” hospital in the world where thousands learnt Zhineng Qigong to support restoring or improving their health and wellbeing naturally. Zhineng Qigong uses gentle physical movements, visualization, mindfulness, meditation, sound, and consciousness training. Practitioners often experience results such as improved functions and abilities of the body, clarity of mind, less pain, less stress, improved performance, self-healing, state of joy. Zhineng Qigong is easy to learn and safe: any one can learn it irrespective of age and/or physical ability. |
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What is Shiatsu?
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Shiatsu is the art of healing touch, originated in Japan, with roots on chinese medicine.
A shiatsu practitioner uses touch, comfortable pressure and manipulative techniques to adjust the body’s physical structure and balance its energy flow. Shiatsu focuses on meridians - pathways of energy channels throughout the body - to create physical, emotional and mental balance. It is very nourishing, grounding and relaxing. Shiatsu deepens our connection with ourselves and others through touch and body awareness, decompress and expands whole qi body. You will get the opportunity to experience and learn how shiatsu is powerfully complementary to qigong practice |
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What to expect from the retreat?
Teaching that weaves theory and practice to empower you with tools to support your wellbeing beyond the retreat.
A blend of methods of Zhineng Qigong addressing your needs for balance at mental, emotional and physical levels.
An experience optimalised by a boost of nature and nurture
A blend of methods of Zhineng Qigong addressing your needs for balance at mental, emotional and physical levels.
An experience optimalised by a boost of nature and nurture
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➢ Foundational concepts and methods of Zhineng Qigong
➢ Easy to do practices bringing you to a state of relaxation and balance ➢ Experiential and interactive ways of learning ➢ Experienced teachers dedicated to your wellbeing |
➢ Blissful natural environment highlighted by culture and history
➢ Supportive learning community ➢ Balance of group and alone time ➢ Nourishing healthful foods |
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Five nights, 11-16 October 2022
Day schedule to be fine-tuned with the participants |
Arrival on Oct 11th (with dinner included followed by meditation)
Retreat from Oct 12th - 15th (all meals included) Departure on Oct 16th (breakfast included) |
Breakfast |
Morning Session |
Lunch/Break |
Afternoon Session |
Dinner/Break |
Meditation |
8:00-9:00 |
9:30-12:30 |
12:30-15:30 |
15:30-17:30 |
17:00-20:30 |
20:30-21:30 |
Who can benefit
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Beginners, advanced as well as enthusiasts. Specifically, you can benefit if:
➢ You are looking for a holistic approach to manage or improve your health, performance, lead joyful long life ➢ You are into mind-body practices and/or wish to explore effective tools to attain your objectives ➢ You are curious and open to life |
The retreat will take place at:Casa de Exercícios de Santo Inácio
Estrada do Rodízio 124 2705-335 Colares, Sintra The space has a wide area, both indoors and outdoors, ideal for practicing qigong and meditation. The rooms have heating and a private bathroom. The meals are based on traditional portuguese food. There is also a vegetarian option.
This place is very close to the beach and is surrounded by the mystical mountain of Sintra. How to go? Take a flight to Lisbon, then take a Uber Taxi (€35 estimated cost) to the retreat place. Other options and suggestions will be added later. |
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Your Investiment
Price and Conditions
EARLY BIRD PRICING
(available until August 28th)
Five nights; full board; and teaching
➢ Double occupancy per person, all inclusive: €420
➢ Single occupancy per person, all inclusive: €445
Teaching (€180) is paid upon registration
Accomodation (single room €265; double room €240) must be paid at arrival on the place
Arrival on 11th October: included dinner and sleeping
Departure on 16 October: included breakfast
From 12th October to 15th October: included breakfast, coffee break, lunch, dinner and sleeping
NORMAL PRICING
(after August 28th)
Five nights; full board; and teaching
➢ Double occupancy per person, all inclusive: €475
➢ Single occupancy per person, all inclusive: €500
Teaching (€235) is paid upon registration
Accomodation (single room €265; double room €240) must be paid at arrival on the place
Arrival on 11th October: included dinner and sleeping
Departure on 16 October: included breakfast
From 12th October to 15th October: included breakfast, coffee break, lunch, dinner and sleeping
REGISTRATION FEE (Teaching Fee)
EARLY BIRD (Till Aug 28th): €180
NORMAL FEE (After Aug 28th): €235
REMAINING PAYMENT
- The accommodation costs have to be paid to the accommodation directly (at the arrival)
➢ Double room: €240
➢ Single room: €265
CANCELLATION POLICY
- If the student cancels their participation more than 30 days before the start of the course, 50% of the registration fee will be refunded.
-If the student cancels his participation, less than 30 days before the start of the course,
the registration fee will not be refunded, but this amount can be used in a future edition of the same retreat.
- If the event is canceled by the course organizers, the registration fee will be refunded in full.
Please read cancellation policy on the registration form for more details
EARLY BIRD PRICING
(available until August 28th)
Five nights; full board; and teaching
➢ Double occupancy per person, all inclusive: €420
➢ Single occupancy per person, all inclusive: €445
Teaching (€180) is paid upon registration
Accomodation (single room €265; double room €240) must be paid at arrival on the place
Arrival on 11th October: included dinner and sleeping
Departure on 16 October: included breakfast
From 12th October to 15th October: included breakfast, coffee break, lunch, dinner and sleeping
NORMAL PRICING
(after August 28th)
Five nights; full board; and teaching
➢ Double occupancy per person, all inclusive: €475
➢ Single occupancy per person, all inclusive: €500
Teaching (€235) is paid upon registration
Accomodation (single room €265; double room €240) must be paid at arrival on the place
Arrival on 11th October: included dinner and sleeping
Departure on 16 October: included breakfast
From 12th October to 15th October: included breakfast, coffee break, lunch, dinner and sleeping
REGISTRATION FEE (Teaching Fee)
EARLY BIRD (Till Aug 28th): €180
NORMAL FEE (After Aug 28th): €235
REMAINING PAYMENT
- The accommodation costs have to be paid to the accommodation directly (at the arrival)
➢ Double room: €240
➢ Single room: €265
CANCELLATION POLICY
- If the student cancels their participation more than 30 days before the start of the course, 50% of the registration fee will be refunded.
-If the student cancels his participation, less than 30 days before the start of the course,
the registration fee will not be refunded, but this amount can be used in a future edition of the same retreat.
- If the event is canceled by the course organizers, the registration fee will be refunded in full.
Please read cancellation policy on the registration form for more details
RETREAT RELAX RESET RECHARGE
Are you ready to experience the complementary power of qigong and shiatsu?
REGISTER HERE!
Practice Qigong surrounded by the mystical Sintra
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Sintra is a charming portuguese town situated whitin the hills of Sintra Mountains. Hidden among its majestic pine forest, you will discover mystical palaces, extravagant villas and the ruins of a 10th-century Moorish castle.
Do not miss the opportunity to make a visit to this beautiful place during your stay! If you want to kown more about Sintra, please take a look at this site: www.sintra-portugal.com/ |
Pictures from previous retreats in Sintra
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YOUR TRUSTED FACILITATORS
We are looking forward to meet you!
Nuno Fernandes (Ling Ming 灵明)Nuno Fernandes is a specialist in traditional chinese medicine, shiatsu and qigong. With more than 15 years of experience, he is currently dedicated to clinical practice and teaching in the area of health and personal development.
Nuno Fernandes has a great passion for natural medicine and qigong because he believes that our body has an innate capacity for self-healing and self-regulation. "I have noticed over the years that there is an immense strength in each of us that sometimes just needs to be "touched" to awaken and lead us to a state of greater physical, mental, emotional and spiritual balance." Nuno Fernandes uses all his skills with passion and dedication to help create a better world for himself and everyone around him.
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Houda BaladiHouda Baladi encountered Zhineng Qigong some fifteen years ago seeking to improve her health. Shortly after learning foundational practices she experienced promising results which motivated her to continue learning to help herself and others around her.
Under the mentorship of Master Yuantong Liu, Houda certified as a teacher for Level 1, Level 2, and as a Hun Yuan Qi Therapist. She also had the honour to learn from Master Jianshe, Master Xue and others . Houda developed interest in weaving Zhineng Qigong with other aspects of her interests and learning to promote wellbeing: her teaching is authentic, based on personal experience. Current areas of exploration for Houda are: Balancing the emotions; Combining Art & Craft and Z Qigong; Fasting based on Zhineng Qigong. Besides Zhineng Qigong Houda worked in area of Community Development and holds an MA in Participation & Social Change. |
HAVE ANY QUESTIONS?
Drop us a line
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(+31) 629 143 165
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