Qi Gong Basics in the Mühlviertel

Develop an understanding of the principles of Qi Gong and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) at the Kleebauer Hof Retreat Center. During your time out in the Mühlviertel hills, you will feel that movement brings change. Feel how the exercises of Qi Gong calm your mind and balance your emotions. At the same time, clarity and physical strength unfold.

The 800-year-old square farm in a secluded location with a view over the hilly landscape of the Mühlviertel offers the ideal atmosphere for a sustainable break. Try out new things, clear your head and feel the impetus for change. You will find retreat and peace at the natural swimming pond, in the woods and in the vastness of the gently rolling landscape. Enjoy moments of relaxation in the pine-scented sauna and in the evening in a cozy atmosphere around the fire bowl.

Modern, vegetarian-vegan cuisine awaits you at the Kleebauer Hof Retreat Center. Start the day with a feel-good breakfast with breads, jams, cheese, freshly prepared porridge, fruit, various types of milk, yogurt, fruit juices, spreads, coffee and different teas. At 2 pm we serve you a light lunch with a warming soup and spreads with bread or pastries.

In these five days you will learn about the philosophy of Qi Gong. How did qigong develop? What do Yin and Yang mean and what is behind the concept of Qi, the energy of life? Your program leader Nora will take you on a journey in which the answers to these questions will become tangible. Her practice begins with basic postures, simple movement sequences and breathing exercises. Meridian exercises tell you about the life energy that flows through the body and show how Qi Gong can contribute to holistic health. You will strengthen your immune system with exercises and find ways to let go of stress. You will also practise advanced techniques and learn exercises to balance emotions. Through repetition and deepening, you can integrate the practices of Qi Gong into your everyday life. And so you will return from your time out with a deeper connection to yourself.

The program is suitable for beginners as well as experienced practitioners who want to refresh their practice.

Detailed program:
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 teaching of the five elements
- Practice: gentle movements, basic posture, first 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, questions & answers

Day 4
Advanced techniques
Before breakfast:
- Theory: advanced concepts and introduction to topics such as Dantian (energy center)
- Practice: concentration on the lower dantian, exercises to strengthen and focus the life energy
Afternoon:
- Theory: Qi Gong and emotions
- Practice part 1: Exercises aimed at balancing emotions and transforming emotions
- Practice part 2: Repetition and deepening

Day 5, departure day
Integration and conclusion
Before breakfast:
- Theory: Integrating Qi Gong into daily life
- Practice: repetition of what has been learned and final exercise that integrates all the techniques learned and harmonizes the energy flow throughout the body

Program content and schedule are subject to change.

By car
From Linz: via Ottensheim on the Rohrbacher Bundesstraße to Altenfelden
From Passau: via Oberkappel or Engelhartszell to Altenfelden

By train and bus
Travel by train to Linz main station, from here there are regular bus connections to Altenfelden, pick-up from the Altenfelden Ort bus stop is included at fixed times:
Pick-up from the bus: 14.08 h and 15.08 h (registration at least 24 hours before arrival)
Transfer to the bus: 09.50 h and 10.50 h.
These are approximate times.
From Linz main station you can reach Altenfelden Ort with the bus lines 215 and 230/231