Monastery week with mindfulness and Qigong (recognized as educational leave)

The Nikolauskloster Jüchen is a place where the Christian faith is practiced. Weddings and baptisms take place here as well as services both in the church and outdoors. Young and old meet here and the events always attract a colorful crowd.

Accommodation is in simple single rooms. There are plenty of very clean showers and toilets in the corridor.

The cuisine is varied and delicious. We can take intolerances into consideration. There is a rich buffet for breakfast, 3 courses for lunch (soup, main course, dessert) and a warm meal in the evening in addition to bread and cheese. The cake buffet on Thursday and Friday is not included in the catering package. However, there are high quality cakes and tarts at moderate prices (cash payment)

Monday
9-11 a.m. Getting to know each other, asking about expectations, overview of the program
11-12 am Stress and its effects on health
2 - 3 p.m. Relaxation exercises and first Qigong session
3-4 p.m. Work impairment due to stress-related illnesses
4:30-6 p.m. Qigong and meditation

Tuesday
9-10 a.m. Qigong exercises
10-11 a.m. Effect of Qigong especially with regard to stress reduction
11-12 a.m. Qigong exercises
3-4 p.m. Mindfulness - what is it?
16:30- 18:00 Qigong exercises and meditation/guided mindfulness meditation

Wednesday
9-10 a.m. Qigong exercises
10-11 a.m. Mindful communication
11-12 a.m. Qigong exercises
3 - 4 p.m. Mindful communication exercises
16:30 - 18:00 Qigong exercises and meditation/guided mindfulness meditation

Thursday
9-10 a.m. Qigong exercises
10-11 a.m. The teaching of the phases of change from TCM
11-12 am Qigong exercises
3-4 p.m. Yin and Yang and the balance between tension and relaxation
16:30 - 18:00 Qigong exercises and meditation/guided body scan

Friday
9-10 a.m. Qigong exercises
10-11 a.m. Mindful communication and its importance in togetherness
11-12 am Mindful communication in the work environment
2 - 3 p.m. Qigong exercises and meditation/guided mindfulness meditation
3-4 p.m. Final round - tips for everyday practice, feedback round

The Nikolauskloster is located close to the metropolis of Cologne and the state capital Düsseldorf, in the middle of the up-and-coming Rhine district of Neuss, between Mönchengladbach and Grevenbroich. Close to the A46 and yet surrounded by idyllic greenery, the monastery is easy to reach.

By car:
Coming from Neuss via the A46, take exit 14 "Grevenbroich-Kapellen" onto the L361 and drive in the direction of "Schloss Dyck" onto the L32. Then follow the signs for "Nikolauskloster", which is on your left.

By train or bus:
From Neuss main station, there is a regular bus service in the direction of Jüchen to the "Scherfhausen" stop, the "Denkmal" stop or the "Schloss Dyck" stop.