Qi Gong Basics in Chiemgau

Ziehen Sie sich zurück in das Mountain Retreat Center in der Chiemgauer Bergwelt. Das Retreat Center hat 20 Zimmer mit Ausblick in die beeindruckende Naturlandschaft der Alpen. Da kann es schon passieren, dass man aus dem Nichts ins Staunen kommt. Immer wieder aufs Neue. Jedes unserer Zimmer ist für sich ein Rückzugsort der besonderen Art. Klein, fein, gemütlich.

All meals at the Mountain Retreat Center are vegetarian and vegan. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day—at least according to the Chinese. That’s why we also place special emphasis on a good, healthy breakfast—always featuring warm porridge. For lunch, you’ll enjoy soup, bread, and spreads, and in the evening, you’ll be treated to a delicious buffet featuring salad, creative vegetarian and vegan main courses, and dessert. Everything is freshly prepared and, whenever possible, made with seasonal ingredients. We can accommodate food intolerances with advance notice.

Over the course of these five days, you will immerse yourself in the philosophy of qigong. You will learn how qigong has evolved, the significance of yin and yang, and what lies behind the concept of qi, the life energy. Your program leader, Nora, will guide you on a journey where these topics are not only taught theoretically but also brought to life through practice.

The practice begins with basic postures, simple movement sequences, and breathing techniques. Meridian exercises illustrate the flow of life energy through the body and demonstrate how Qi Gong can contribute to holistic health. Through special exercises, you will strengthen your immune system and learn to release stress. Additionally, advanced techniques will be introduced to help balance emotions and find inner equilibrium.

Through regular repetition and deepening of the exercises, you will gain the tools to integrate Qi Gong into your daily life in a sustainable way. At the end of this retreat, you will return with a heightened awareness and a deeper connection to yourself.

The program is suitable for beginners as well as for advanced practitioners who wish to refresh or deepen their practice.

Detailed program for a 4-night stay (for the 3-night program, a portion of the listed content will be covered):
Day 1, Arrival Day
Introduction and Basics
Afternoon:
• Theory: History and philosophy of Qi Gong, the concept of Qi (life energy), Yin and Yang, the theory of the five elements
• Practice: Gentle movements, basic posture, introductory breathing techniques

Day 2
Meridians & Health
Before breakfast:
• Theory: brief overview of the most important meridians in the body
• Practice: exercises to strengthen and harmonize the meridians
Afternoon:
• Theory: Qi Gong and health
• Practice: health-promoting exercises to strengthen the immune system and manage stress

Day 3
Deepening and Application
Before breakfast & afternoon:
• Practice: intensive practice of the forms already learned, Q&A

Day 4
Advanced Techniques
Before breakfast:
• Theory: advanced concepts and introduction to topics such as Dantian (energy center)
• Practice: Focus on the lower Dantian, exercises to strengthen and focus life energy
Afternoon:
• Theory: Qi Gong and emotions
• Practice Part 1: Exercises aimed at balancing emotions and transforming emotional states
• Practice Part 2: Review and consolidation

Day 5, Departure Day
Integration and Conclusion
Before breakfast:
• Theory: Integrating Qi Gong into daily life
• Practice: Review of what has been learned and a concluding exercise that integrates all the techniques learned and harmonizes the energy flow throughout the body

Program content and schedule are subject to change.

Traveling by Car
Take the A8 highway (coming from Munich or Salzburg) and exit at Frasdorf, then head toward Aschau; from there, it’s a 15-minute drive to Sachrang.

Traveling by train
Take the train or bus to Aschau or Prien im Chiemgau. From there, you can reach Sachrang either by bus (limited service) or by taxi.
Taxi fare from Aschau to the Mountain Retreat Center is approximately €35.

Traveling by plane
The nearest airports are Munich or Salzburg: continue by train or bus.