Qi Gong Basics in the Mühlviertel Region

Der 800 Jahre alte Vierkanthof in Alleinlage mit Blick über die Hügellandschaft des Mühlviertels bietet die ideale Atmosphäre für eine nachhaltige Auszeit. Neues ausprobieren, den Kopf frei bekommen und Impulse für Veränderung spüren. Rückzug und Ruhe finden Sie am Naturbadeteich, in den Wäldern und in der Weite der sanft-hügeligen Landschaft. Genießen Sie Momente der Entspannung in der nach Zirbenholz duftenden Sauna und abends in gemütlicher Runde rund um die Feuerschale.

At the Kleebauer Hof Retreat Center, you can enjoy modern vegetarian and vegan cuisine. Start your day with a heartwarming breakfast featuring breads, jams, cheese, freshly made porridge, fruit, a variety of milk options, yogurt, fruit juices, spreads, coffee, and a selection of teas. At 2:00 p.m., we serve a light lunch featuring a warming soup as well as spreads with bread or pastries.

Over the course of these five days, you’ll explore the philosophy of qigong. How did qigong develop? What do yin and yang mean, and what lies behind the concept of qi, the life energy? Your program leader, Nora, will take you on a journey where you’ll experience the answers to these questions firsthand. Your practice begins with basic postures, simple movement sequences, and breathing exercises. Meridian exercises illustrate the life energy flowing through the body and demonstrate how qigong can contribute to holistic health. Through these exercises, you’ll strengthen your immune system and discover ways to release stress. You’ll also practice advanced techniques and learn exercises to balance your emotions. Through repetition and deepening your practice, you can integrate qigong into your daily life. And so, you’ll return from your retreat with a deeper connection to yourself.

The program is suitable for beginners as well as experienced practitioners who wish 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 theory of the five elements
• Practice: Gentle movements, basic posture, introductory breathing techniques

Day 2
Meridians & Health
Before breakfast:
• Theory: Brief overview of the body’s major meridians
• Practice: Exercises to strengthen and harmonize the meridians
Afternoon:
• Theory: Qigong and health
• Practice: Health-promoting exercises to strengthen the immune system and manage stress

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

Day 4
Advanced Techniques
Before breakfast:
• Theory: Advanced concepts and an introduction to topics such as the 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 them
• Practice Part 2: Review and deepening

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

Program content and schedule are subject to change.

By Car
From Linz: via Ottensheim on the Rohrbach Federal Highway to Altenfelden
From Passau: via Oberkappel or Engelhartszell to Altenfelden

By Train and Bus
Take the train to Linz Central Station; from there, there are regular bus connections to Altenfelden. Pickup from the “Altenfelden Ort” bus stop is included at fixed times:
Pickup from the bus: 2:08 p.m. and 3:08 p.m. (Registration required at least 24 hours before arrival)
Transfer to the bus: 9:50 a.m. and 10:50 a.m.
These are approximate times.
From Linz Central Station, you can reach Altenfelden Ort via bus lines 215 and 230/231