Relax, Restore, Revitalize this Autumn. In the beautiful setting of le Tiocan under the expert guidance of U.K. based Instructor Heike Waters, you can connect with nature, relax and reenergize, release 'baggage' which no longer serves you, and allow yourself to approach every-day life with new enthusiasm.

In the beautiful setting of le Tiocan http://www.objectifgaia.info under the expert guidance of U.K. based Instructor Heike Waters, you can connect with nature, relax and reenergize, release ‘baggage’ which no longer serves you, and allow yourself to approach every-day life with new enthusiasm.

Heike Waters is a certified instructor with the Golden Flower Tai Chi school. Her in-depth knowledge of the art of Tai Chi Chuan and her fun-loving approach to teaching has inspired students in England for many years. A weekend with Heike will be an opportunity to relax, de-stress, and revitalize yourself and have fun learning practices that will serve you the rest of your life.

 

Open to All Levels of Experience. No prior experience is necessary.

Golden Flower Tai Chi:
Whatever style you practice, you will greatly deepen your understanding of your own Tai Chi practice and if you have never done Tai Chi, this weekend retreat offers you the great opportunity to fall in love with this beautiful art of movement and meditation.
You can find out more about Golden Flower Tai Chi on: http://www.goldenflower.org

RETREAT PROGRAMME:

Saturday:

9.30 - 10 am Arrival

10 - 12.15 pmCreation and Tai Chi

12.30 pm Lunch/ Break

3 - 5.30 pm Tai Chi (with small break)

6pm Dinner

7.30 - 9pm Evening session

Sunday:

7.30 - 8.30am Sunrise Tai Chi

9am Breakfast

10 - 12.15 pm Tai Chi

12.30 pm Lunch/Break

3.00 - 5.30pm Tai Chi and Completion


Over the two days you will have the opportunity to explore and experience the principles of Tai Chi through specific warm-ups, applications, Qi Gong and Tai Chi Form.


Meditation:
In the evening we will explore aspects of meditation and practices that will guide you towards increased awareness, relaxation and calm and to deepening your development of your own consciousness.


Sunrise Practice:
You will work through a set of exercises and Qi Gongs from the internal art of Bagua – they are refreshing and energizing and can help improve stamina, flexibility and strength.
Throughout The Weekend:
All aspects of the programme are optional – you are also welcome to: take naps, go for walks, read, do nothing.


We will practice outdoors whenever the weather permits, so bring suitable clothing and footwear. However if we do work inside, please have indoor trainers available.


Cost: The cost will be 165€/£150 per person (20€ discount for existing members of Objectif Gaia) which includes: all tuition, all meals (provided by the association Objectif Gaïa, vegetarian and where possible organic,) annual membership to the association Objectif Gaïa http://www.objectifgaia.info refreshments, over-night dormitory style basic accommodation (you will need to bring a sleeping bag,) fantastic company, and lots of fun.


We will be a small group (maximum of 10.) If this is a weekend experience you would like to be a part of, request REGISTRATION details, or more information by contacting:
Heike Waters (Instructor based in U.K.:) heikewaters@talktalk.net tel. 00 44 243 778531
or
Heather Robinson (Co-Organiser based in France:) heathersrobinson@gmail.com tel. 00 33 450 415999
A deposit of 55€/£50 guarantees your place, the remainder is payable one week prior to the retreat (unless you wish to pay by cash, which can be paid at the retreat itself.) In case of cancellation on your part, your deposit is returnable if we (or you) are able to fill your place. Contact us if you would like to sign up, and we will send you a registration form and payment details.