QIGONG Retreat on LEFKAS - Greece

LUCY RATZEL QIGONG
SEMINAR TRIPS BEYOND THE USUAL

A Qigong seminar with hiking, swimming, sightseeing and lots of lovely evenings in tavernas right by the sea, in the village or in the cute little town of Lefkada.

Our concept is that we always practise in nature.
We take you to beautiful places of power and practice under olive trees, pine trees and right by the sea.
Surrounded by the power and beauty of nature, our exercises deepen automatically.

LEFKAS
The "white pearl of Greece" is known for its WHITE BEACHES and the particularly TURQUOISE BLUE SEA.
Agios Nikitas is one of the few places on the enchanting west coast that lies directly on the sea.
We have a complete complex at our disposal, with a fantastic view of the sea and the sunset.
It is a wonderful place to relax and linger.

SEMINAR CONTENT:
Qigong exercise series "Shi Ba Shi"
Tapping exercises
acupressure
small massages
Daoist meditation
Basics of the Chinese art of living

THE POWERFUL EXERCISES that this seminar offers you:

SHI BA SHI
The "18 harmonious movements of Taiji-Qigong" were developed in 1979 by Qigong master and master healer Prof. Lin Hou Sheng to improve the general health and well-being of the practitioner.
The health-promoting properties of this series of exercises are manifold: They are said to strengthen the heart, kidneys, stimulate the lungs and open the chest, improve blood pressure, relieve depression, anxiety and headaches, and strengthen the knees and legs.
They are simple, flowing movements that calm the mind and move the whole body.

MEDITATION
The "Small Heavenly Circuit" or "Small Energy Circuit" is a guided meditation in which we activate and strengthen the main and secondary energy centers of the body.

The spacious apartment complex is located on a hill above the
above the former fishing village of Agios Nikitas with its pretty bay.

It has spacious apartments with kitchen and balcony/terrace,
where you can also stay with a best friend.
The seminar price for two people in an apartment is €2799.

There is also a pool, a barbecue area and a sun terrace,
and nice corners to linger.

Meals are not included.

The apartments offer everything you need to prepare a hearty breakfast and often those who wish to do so spontaneously get together for breakfast.

In the evening, we eat together at the long table in selected tavernas on the seminar days. We enjoy fresh fish and seafood right by the sea. The tavernas also always offer vegetarian dishes.

THE POWERFUL EXERCISES that this seminar offers you:

THE QIGONG EXERCISE SERIES: Shi Ba Shi
The "18 harmonious movements of Taiji-Qigong" were developed in 1979 by Qigong master and master healer Prof. Lin Hou Sheng to improve the general health and well-being of the practitioner.

They are said to strengthen the heart and kidneys, stimulate the lungs and open the chest, improve blood pressure, relieve depression, anxiety and headaches and strengthen the knees and legs.
They are simple, flowing movements that calm the mind and move the whole body.

MEDITATION
The "Small Heavenly Circuit" or "Small Energy Circuit" is a guided meditation in which we activate and strengthen the main and secondary energy centers of the body.

THE SCHEDULE

Sat: Arrival in Lefkas
Sun: Seminar day
Mon: Seminar day
Tue: Morning Qigong / free day on Lefkas
Wed: seminar day
Thu: free day on Lefkas
Fri: Seminar day
Sat: Departure

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ACTIVITIES in the free time:

- Enjoy a beach day at the famous Porto Katsiki
- Experience boat tours along many small islands and secluded beaches
- Sea kayaking, sailing, SUB, paragliding and more
- Visit the Archaeological Museum in Lefkada (town)
- Stroll through the small streets of Lefkada or Vasiliki
- Experience photo tours to the most beautiful spots with photographer Costas Zissis

Boat trips, photo tours and hikes can be booked on site.
They are not included in the seminar price.

TRANSFER
The transfer from/to Preveza airport is included in the price.
Transfer from/to Igoumenitsa (arrival via Corfu airport): Surcharge: 90€

ARRIVAL AIRPORT
Arrival day: Saturday, please arrive by 6 pm (Preveza) or 4 pm (Corfu)*.
Departure day: Saturday, please do not depart before 10 am (Preveza) or 2 pm (Corfu)*.

*Costs may increase for other arrival and departure days or times.
Includes airport transfers and transportation on the seminar days.

OWN RENTAL CAR
Then you get a discount of 170€ and are more flexible for your own activities, especially on the days off.

AIRPORTS:
PREVEZA (Aktion Intern. Airport) or KORFU (Corfu Airport)

PREVEZA
Preveza Airport is located on the mainland near the island of Lefkas,
which can be reached by car without a ferry ride.
It is therefore advisable to choose Preveza Airport.

CORFU
However, it is also possible to travel via Corfu. Sometimes there are cheaper flight offers here.
You then have to plan for the beautiful ferry trip from Corfu to Igoumenitsa (approx. 1.5 h).

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FERRY INSTEAD OF FLIGHT:
ANCONA (Italy) to IGOUMENITSA (Greece)
Arrival daily
The ferry port of Ancona can be reached by train.
or
VENICE to IGOUMENITSA
Arrival on Thursdays and Sundays