Qi Gong Retreat - Donkey Trek in France - Qi Gong France
Qi Gong Retreat - Donkey Trek in France - Qi Gong France
Before all, this is a retreat we do for pleasure and for sharing our passion.
Each day we hike and practice Qi Gong and Tai Chi Chuan energetic applications. The walking rhythm is about 4hrs per day. We walk with our friends, the donkeys. Faithful and courageous road companions, they carry all your bags. Accommodation is in « gîtes »- mountain shelters. The three day itinerary takes us through the Cévenoles valleys, along transumance tracks, streams, oak and chestnuts forests, while you can relax your mind and enjoy the beauty of the nature. Simply beautiful.
The aims of this unique hike are to learn how to better breathe, to be conscious of your body, its tensions, and to free them through postures, breathing techniques, relaxation and walking. The permanent contact with the unique Cevenole nature allows you to better feel yourself, to refresh your senses, your mind.
Website: http://www.ciam-shaolin.com
Timetable, Prices & Special Offers
Date: from Friday 29th of July, dinner time, to Monday 1st of August, lunch time.
Accommodation is rooms of two or three in mountain shelters ("gîte" in French).
For this first expedition, we offer you a special “test price” of only 270 Euro. It includes :
-Donkeys and equipment rentals ;
-Full pension from Friday dinner- 28/07/11- to Monday lunch-01/08/11 ;
-3 hiking days with Master Quang and a volunteering guide ;
- During the hike, teachings and practices of Qi Gong and the energetic aspects of Tai Chi Chuan.
Price does not include transport to and from Mas Corbière and health insurance.
Travel
Access:
Hike starting point: Mas Corbière is located about 1 hour from Montpellier, in Les Cévennes, in the region of Languedoc Roussillon, South of France: www.mascorbiere.com
Closest city: Montpellie, about 60 km from Mas Corbière
How to get there? By train to Montpellier (TGV gets there) or by plane to Montpellier Airport or Paris CDG Airport (there is a convenient direct train from the airport CDG To Montpellier. It takes 4 hours. To check timetables and prices go to www.tgv-europe.com )
Recommanded transport: we recommand you to take the train to Montpellier. If you want to fly, you can reach Paris or Lyon and then catch a TGV.
Pick up and drop off: we offer one pick up from Montpellier train station on Friday 29th of July, 4 pm. And one drop off from Mas Corbière to Montpellier on Monday 1st of August, departure 5 pm. We only ask for a small participation of 5 Euro for each way.
Additional Information
Master Pham Vu Quang:
Youngest certified Master in Viet Nam in 1986, champion of Viet Nam in Kung Fu and internal arts in 1987, coach of the first Vietnamese-Dao Viet Lap- to become Wushu world champion in 1997 in Italy, responsible for the safety of Hanoi’s streets and trainer of the special military forces from 1989 to 1991, Pham Vu Quang’s itinerary is very distinctive. His very unique path reflects the spirit and the rich and complex heritage of his country. From his earliest age, in parallel to his Kung Fu learning, Quang received the teachings of Tai Chi Chuan and Qi Gong from four Chinese Masters. Heir of a traditional training, his knowledge and skills are more centered on the practical aspects rather than the theories, which can vary according to the streams and practioners.
Instructions will be in English.