QIGONG ZAGORI & LEFKAS - Greece

LUCY RATZEL QIGONG
SEMINAR TRIPS BEYOND THE USUAL!

OUR CONCEPT:
We practise Qigong at various places of power in nature. This allows you to see a lot of the breathtakingly beautiful Zagori National Park and the beautiful island of Lefkas.

EIGHT SEMINAR DAYS:
In the morning we practise Qigong in silence.

After breakfast, we will practice in the facility or drive to our various natural practice platforms in the shade of old olive trees or pine trees, by the river or the sea, in the mountains or at old monasteries.

Here you will also learn background knowledge that is rarely taught in Qigong courses,
but which is so important for gaining access to the ancient knowledge of healing and transformation.

We go to various places of power, connect with their energy and return to the facility in the afternoon, filled with beauty.

08:00 - 8:45 am:
Qigong exercises

09:00 - 10:30 am:
Breakfast together

10:30 - 16:00:
Qigong & Chan Mi Gong in the shade of olive trees and plane trees
Trips to the power places and sightseeing

FOUR FREE DAYS:
You also have four free days on which you can let yourself drift or take part in day trips organized by us. There are beautiful natural landscapes nearby that we will be happy to show you.

ZAGORI NATIONAL PARK
The national park in the northwest of Greece is famous for its VIKOS SNAKE.
According to the Guinness Book of Records, it is the deepest gorge in the world.
Impressive rock plateaus and rock gardens, springs and deep green-blue rivers - the almost untouched nature is breathtaking.
the almost untouched nature is breathtakingly beautiful!

LEFKAS (Lefkada)
The island of Lefkas, the "WHITE PEARL OF GREECE"
is known for its white beaches and the particularly turquoise blue sea.
On the east coast is the inner archipelago with its countless small islands - a small paradise.

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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.

BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE FIVE ELEMENTS
We look at the properties and functions of the five elements and tap into their potential.

MEDITATIONS
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.

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ACTIVITIES in the free time:
Sightseeing and hikes can be booked on site.

ZAGORI:
We are staying in a traditional hotel in Aristi that was renovated a few years ago.
The family-run hotel has an excellent kitchen, whose chef is widely known for her delicious traditional recipes. The breakfast terrace has a beautiful view of the famous rocky plateaus of the Vikos Gorge.
Air conditioning available.

LEFKAS:
The spacious apartment complex is located on a hill 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.
There is also a pool, a barbecue area and a sun terrace,
and nice corners to linger.

The atmosphere is relaxed and open
and the friendly owner offers boat trips and the like.

Meals are not included, except for BREAKFAST at the HOTEL in the first week.
However, we will have breakfast together in the second week if you wish.

We have selected the best and most beautiful restaurants and tavernas for you!
On the seminar days we eat together as a group at the long table.
The food includes local cuisine and fresh fish. We pay attention to good quality and a nice atmosphere.

THE SCHEDULE:

WEEK 1:
Sat: Arrival in Aristi, Zagori
Sun: Seminar day
Mon: Seminar day
Tue: Morning Qigong / free day
Wed: seminar day
Thu: free day
Fri: seminar day

WEEK 2:
Sat: Trip to 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

The POWERFUL EXERCISES that this seminar offers you:

THE DANTIAN EXERCISES
An ancient Daoist series of exercises that balance us and calm the mind.
There are 9 exercises that are easy to learn and that we internalize in such a way
that we can also practise them at home.

THE BASIC EXERCISES
They are also called "spinal Qigong",
In a deep state of relaxation, we undulate, oscillate and rotate the spine,
so that it can then unwind itself in free movement.

MEDITATIONS
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 meditations from Chan Mi Gong are accompanied by mudras and mantras.

THE TRANSFER
is organized from Aktion/Preveza airport or the ferry port of Igoumenitsa (arrival via Corfu airport) and is included in the price.

for arrival via Preveza
Arrival day: Saturday, please arrive by 6 p.m.*.
Departure day: Saturday, please do not depart before 8:00 a.m.*.

for arrival via Corfu / Igoumenitsa
Arrival day: Saturday, please arrive by 3 pm*
Departure day: Saturday, please do not depart before 12:00 noon*

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

Or would you prefer your own rental car?

Then you can save the transfer costs and are more flexible, especially on the free days
more flexible for your own activities.

AIRPORTS
PREVEZA
PREVEZA airport is located on the mainland near the island of Lefkas,
which can be reached by road, i.e. without a ferry ride.
It is therefore advisable to choose Preveza airport.

or

CORFU
However, it is also possible to travel via Corfu. Sometimes there are cheaper flight offers here.
This is especially recommended for travelers from Switzerland, as there are no direct flights to Preveza on Saturday
there are no direct flights (from Switzerland).
You then have to plan the beautiful ferry trip from Corfu to Igoumenitsa (approx. 1.5 hours).

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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

VENEDIG to IGOUMENITSA
Arrival on Thursdays and Sundays