11th October - LifeForce Qigong with Ben Calder

£70.00

Sunday 11th October
9:40am-4:00pm
Lunch, snacks and unlimited tea and coffee included.

Join us for the next in a year-long series of Five Element retreat days, gentle, grounding experiences rooted in the ancient wisdom of the seasons and designed to nourish body, mind, and spirit. In the quiet turning of early autumn, we explore the Metal Element, the energy of breath, letting go, and refinement.

Through the lens of LifeForce Qigong, this retreat offers a soulful invitation to clear, centre, and reconnect. You’ll be guided through two distinct yet complementary sessions.

Jing (Essence & Physical Vitality).
What to expect from the morning session:

  • Gentle joint-opening exercises to awaken and energise the body.

  • Foundation LifeForce Qigong movements to build strength and resilience.

  • Microcosmic Orbit breathing to cultivate inner harmony.

  • Patting and dredging techniques to clear and invigorate energy pathways.

Qi (Emotional Flow & Elemental Integration).
What to expect from the afternoon session:

  • Fire Element Spirit practice to nurture Metal and Lung energy.

  • 5 Element organ activation - awaken and align all 5 elements.

  • Guided meditations for emotional healing and integration.

  • Outdoor practice (weather permitting) to connect with nature.

A delicious light lunch from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop will be served, utilising fresh, seasonal ingredients to nourish the body and support our practice.

This day is open to all. No experience necessary, just a willingness to move, breathe, and be present.

What to bring:
Wear comfortable, layered clothing to accommodate temperature changes

What you will take away:
Reconnect with yourself, the season, and the energy of nature in this unique seasonal Qigong retreat day.

All equipment, food and and drink throughout the day is provided.

This workshop will be hosted within our brand new and beautiful Conservatory space.

Sunday 11th October
9:40am-4:00pm
Lunch, snacks and unlimited tea and coffee included.

Join us for the next in a year-long series of Five Element retreat days, gentle, grounding experiences rooted in the ancient wisdom of the seasons and designed to nourish body, mind, and spirit. In the quiet turning of early autumn, we explore the Metal Element, the energy of breath, letting go, and refinement.

Through the lens of LifeForce Qigong, this retreat offers a soulful invitation to clear, centre, and reconnect. You’ll be guided through two distinct yet complementary sessions.

Jing (Essence & Physical Vitality).
What to expect from the morning session:

  • Gentle joint-opening exercises to awaken and energise the body.

  • Foundation LifeForce Qigong movements to build strength and resilience.

  • Microcosmic Orbit breathing to cultivate inner harmony.

  • Patting and dredging techniques to clear and invigorate energy pathways.

Qi (Emotional Flow & Elemental Integration).
What to expect from the afternoon session:

  • Fire Element Spirit practice to nurture Metal and Lung energy.

  • 5 Element organ activation - awaken and align all 5 elements.

  • Guided meditations for emotional healing and integration.

  • Outdoor practice (weather permitting) to connect with nature.

A delicious light lunch from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop will be served, utilising fresh, seasonal ingredients to nourish the body and support our practice.

This day is open to all. No experience necessary, just a willingness to move, breathe, and be present.

What to bring:
Wear comfortable, layered clothing to accommodate temperature changes

What you will take away:
Reconnect with yourself, the season, and the energy of nature in this unique seasonal Qigong retreat day.

All equipment, food and and drink throughout the day is provided.

This workshop will be hosted within our brand new and beautiful Conservatory space.

Timings

9:40am: Meet, greet and information about the day within The Conservatory

10am: Welcome and workshop begins

12:30pm: Break for lunch, from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop

1:40pm: Sessions resume

4pm: Time to say goodbye

 
 

About Ben Calder

With over 22 years of experience in holistic health, Ben Calder is dedicated to helping others restore balance and vitality through his Integral approach to health and LifeForce Qigong. His work with LifeForce Qigong integrates movement, breath, and awareness to enhance energy flow, improve resilience, and reconnect with the body's natural rhythms. He believes in the power of Qigong to unlock stored tension, strengthen the mind-body connection, and cultivate long-term well-being.

Ben has practiced Qigong for 35 years, working with diverse communities, participated in health projects, and shared his knowledge at events across the UK. Passionate about empowering individuals to take charge of their health, Ben offers practical, effective tools to help you move with ease, feel more aligned, and embrace a life of balance and vitality.