Release Stress & Energise Your Body, Mind & Spirit
5-8 June
Continuing Professional Development (CDP) Certificates are available at every course Paul teaches on request.
Human evolution is and has always been intimately intertwined with the natural environment on this planet. In ancient times, rest and activity cycles were determined by the seasons and weather conditions. In the last century, however, technology has advanced so rapidly that people have a lot more freedom and can therefore choose to isolate themselves from their natural environment in ways that were never before possible. Most people spend little time in nature and less quality time with each other than they did in previous eras.
When people spend time together, regularly allow for downtime and go beyond the pavement, they feel energised, more alive and vibrant. When you spend time in nature you naturally start to reconnect with the planet and the environmental energies for which you are immersed.
Although anyone can reconnect with environmental energies to some degree, there are pragmatic methods to tune into, blend with and draw upon the natural energies of the planet. (These principles also apply to cosmic energies.) For millennia the ancient Chinese practised and refined these methods with intent of connecting with the natural energies around them to completely de-stress and energise their bodies, minds and spirits. These principles are still being practised today and can help you reconnect with yourself, others and the earth.
Teaching
Paul is offering a four-day nature retreat where he will teach physical and energetic exercises for directly tapping into, manipulating and blending with environmental energies, including:
- Grounding your body and energy
- Reducing and obliterating stress
- Energetically blending with the natural surroundings
- Dramatically increasing your energy level
- Revitalising your body, mind and spirit
Paul will teach via sitting, standing and moving modalities, inlcuding the following neigong:
- Breathing
- Sinking and dissolving
- Opening and closing
- Dragon and Tiger qigong.
Paul has 20+ years experience training in the internal energy arts and spent four years living under canvas in the
Paul will be accompanied by forestry expert and naturalist Gary Butcher, who has more than a decade of experience in survival training (including service as a fire fighter).
Read more about Touch the Earth Nature Retreats.
The Setting & Camp
Located on a 100-acre private property of semi-wilderness surrounded by the beuatiful Devon countryside, the campsite offers all the basics without city luxuries. The point is to give you the best shot at opening up to and engaging with the natural environment, and connecting to and accepting support from the planet. There are woods and streams that will give you plenty of places to practise or simply chill out and relax.
Facilities include:
- Covered areas for practising
- Bender kitchen
- Compost toilets
- Solar and wood-fired showers
- Wood campfire
- Flat camping terraces
- Plenty of nature
As traditionally practised, everyone will contribute to preparing food, maintaining the fire and cleaning up to ensure that chores are handled with minimal effort. Those who have less experience in nature will be paired with those who have more experience so that strengths and weaknesses give each person an opportunity to learn and share their knowledge.
Gary will oversee cooking, cleaning and the general running of the camp. During free time he will also offer teachings from other traditions--if you're interested in participating--on how to connect and merge with nature.
Each day Paul will offer four hours of instruction minimum.
Downloadable Kit List
Course Fees
Rates include course, camping and basic food supply (3 meals daily). Fees are subject to change without further notice.
£195 non-refundable deposit reserves your spot!
If paid in full by 8 May:
Regular fee £395
Email list subscriber £355 (10% off, applies to this retreat only); learn more
Certified Energy Arts Instructor £316 (20% off)
Bringing a friend? You both can save 30%! Click here to register & read terms.
If paid after 8 May:
Regular fee £450
Bringing a friend? You both can save 30%! Click here to register & read terms.
Note: EA Instructor and email subscriber discounts are no longer applicable after 8 May 2010.
Payment Options
Choose one of three ways:
1. Send cheque to: Internal Energy Arts,
2. Send funds by bank wire. Download Bank Wire Instructions
3. Pay by Paypal below (4% is added to cover fees). You don't need a Paypal account, just a credit card!
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