Qi Gong and Kung Fu in the monastery

During this weekend, the two instructors will teach a mix of centering, relaxing and health-promoting qigong and a light kung fu form. Both Qigong and the Kung Fu form can be easily integrated into everyday life and thus practiced sustainably.
Kerstin Wessel is a certified Qigong and meditation teacher and Marcel Sturm is a certified Qigong and Kung Fu trainer and fitness coach. The mixture and constant alternation between activity and relaxation is what makes the weekend course so special. The weekend is suitable for beginners and advanced practitioners alike. In the relaxing atmosphere of the monastery, it is particularly easy to immerse yourself in a completely different world of fitness and relaxation. Simply unwind and do something for your health and fitness at the same time!
All-round care with all main meals, drinks and snacks round off the weekend and guarantee rest and relaxation.

The rooms in the Nikolauskloster are simple but cozy and all contain a washbasin. Single and twin rooms are available. The very clean toilets and showers are in the same corridor as the rooms. Bed linen and towels are provided and do not need to be brought along. A sufficient number of rooms are always reserved automatically.

Accommodation and meals are charged separately and cost around € 210.

The wholesome meals can be adapted to the needs of the participants by prior arrangement. Generally, a mixed diet is offered, vegan, vegetarian or even gluten- or dairy-free can be adapted. Lunch always consists of 3 courses (soup, main course and dessert) and in the evening there is both a cold bread meal and something warm.

The program provides an overview of the content. However, the exact schedule is flexible depending on the weather and group requirements.

Thursday from 11 am:

Individual arrival, check into room and welcome
12 noon: lunch together
13:30 First round of Qigong
16:00 Introduction to Kung Fu
18:00 Dinner
19:00 Mindful walking in the monastery garden
19:45 Qigong together
Concluding together with a meditation

Friday from 7:30 a.m:

7:30 a.m. Silent meditation (optional)
8:00 a.m. Breakfast
9:00 a.m. Silent walk or meditation and Kung Fu (depending on the weather)
10:30 a.m. Qi Gong
12:00 Lunch
13:30 Learn and practise Kung Fu
15:00 Qi Gong together
16:30 Guided meditation
17:30 Kung Fu together
18:00 Dinner
19:00 Meditation and Qi Gong
20:00 Mindfulness exercise

Saturday from 7:30 am
7:30 a.m. Silent meditation (optional)
8:00 a.m. Breakfast
9:00 a.m. Silent walk or meditation and Kung Fu (depending on the weather)
10:30 a.m. Qi Gong
12:00 Lunch
13:30 Learn and practise Kung Fu
15:00 Qi Gong together
16:30 Guided meditation
17:30 Kung Fu together
18:00 Dinner
19:00 Meditation and Qi Gong
20:00 Mindfulness exercise

Sunday from 7:30 am

7:30 a.m. Silent meditation
8:00 a.m. Breakfast
9:30 a.m. still and moving Qi Gong
11:00 a.m. Kung Fu
12:00 Lunch together
13:00 Qi Gong
13:45 Guided meditation
14:00 Closing round
15:00 individual departure

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.