Summary

Taiji and Qigong complement each other perfectly. Both forms of movement bring you perfectly into your center and help you to be more mindful. In Qigong, you gather your energy and maintain your energy and health with meditative movements. Taiji helps you to train your balance and coordination. The course is suitable for beginners and advanced practitioners alike. The weekend program includes a certified prevention course (€210), which is subsidized by statutory health insurance companies. Mindful walking through nature and the monastery garden promotes mindfulness and directs your attention to the essentials. The weekend retreat is rounded off with silent and guided meditations, which can have a special effect in a group setting. In between, there is still enough time to process your impressions, let the monastery atmosphere sink in, and unwind. With numerous exercises, we repeatedly direct our attention to the moment and pure perception, deepening the practice of mindfulness. Qigong and meditation teacher Kerstin Wessel is a certified Qigong teacher recognized by the German Taiji-Qigong Association, a communication trainer, and a trained TCM therapist and meditation trainer. Trainer Marcel Sturm is a certified Qigong, Taiji, and Kung Fu trainer and fitness coach.

The retreat at a glance

The most important facts in a nutshell:

Categories: Wellness, Detox Retreats, Relaxation, Taijiquan, Qigong, Meditation, Monastery Retreats
Date: 2026-07-24 - 2026-07-26
Language(s): German
Level: Expert, Advanced, Beginner
Group Size: 12
Place: Jüchen, Germany
Accommodation: not included
Catering: Full board
Types of food: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Services: Qi Gong health course with 10 sessions

Calm your mind with meditation.

Tai Chi Chuan

full board

monastery shop

mindfulness

breathing techniques

Chilled beverages at reasonable prices

Peace and relaxation

Coffee, tea, and snacks included.

Walks in nature

Traditional Chinese medicine

Homemade cake

Explore the monastery garden

Simple, clean rooms

Accommodation

In addition to the course fees, there are accommodation and meal costs of currently €140. The rooms are simply and comfortably furnished. Each room has its own sink. The very clean showers and toilets are available in sufficient numbers on each corridor near each room. Rooms are reserved directly upon booking, and payment is made on site.

Catering

Coffee, tea, and snacks are included in the seminar price and are available at any time. Cold drinks can be purchased on site at reasonable prices. Meals are as follows: - Breakfast buffet with rolls, bread, cold cuts, cheese, fresh vegetables and fruit, yogurt, and muesli.
- Lunch consisting of soup, main course, and dessert, as well as salad almost every day. - Dinner consisting of bread and cold cuts, always accompanied by a hot dish and salad. The kitchen can accommodate simple dietary restrictions, such as vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, or lactose-free. The food is tasty and plentiful, and always freshly prepared.

sequence

The Taiji and Qigong sessions alternate. The program will be designed so that the movements in the Taiji choreography are also found in the Qigong exercises, helping with recognition and body memory when learning the more complex Taiji movements. This makes the program feasible for everyone, and both beginners and advanced practitioners will benefit from deepening their understanding of the movement sequences. Program (rough schedule) Friday: arrival from 4 p.m., check into rooms 5 p.m. official start of the program with welcome and getting to know each other Dinner
Qigong Joint conclusion or time for yourself Saturday: Silent meditation Breakfast Taiji – learning the form Qigong (theory and practice) Lunch Taiji (practicing the form)
Meditation Qigong Dinner Meditation or guided imagery Joint conclusion or time for yourself Sunday: Silent meditation Breakfast Qigong Taiji (practicing the form) Meditation Lunch Qigong and Taiji Final round, farewell, departure

Arrival

You are responsible for your own travel arrangements. The easiest way to reach the Nikolauskloster is via the A46 motorway, exiting at Grevenbroich-Kapellen. Then turn right onto the L 361 and follow it for about 2 km until you see the sign for Nikolauskloster. Turn left onto the L32 and after about 1 km you will see the monastery on your left. Parking spaces are available directly on the street.

Nikolauskloster , 41363 Jüchen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany