Calendar of Events

NOTICE: Please check with each event before attending. COVID-19 restrictions have affected most all gatherings and classes, so the events in this list may have been cancelled or rescheduled for a later date.


April 20, 2024
Earth Qigong for Women Spring Workshops. Earth Qigong for women is a soft and powerful mindful movement routine, making it accessible to women of all ages. Draw from ancient traditions and Traditional Chinese Medicine to restore balance in the body and heart-mind.
The focus is on supporting female health naturally using the internal healing and strengthening art of Qi Gong. Learn to re-align your posture, nourish through breath work, develop embodied awareness and foster the skill of listening inwardly.
Dates: Saturday 16 March 10.45am – 1.45pm and Saturday 20 April 10.45am – 1.45pm.
Location: The Studio, Ryde Chiropractic, 81 George Street, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 2JF. With instructor Nicola of Earth Balance Tai Chi. https://earthbalance-taichi.com/product/womens-qigong-workshop/


May 14-19, 2024
In this six-day Daoyin and Qigong retreat, the participants will learn several qigong routines, including Emei shenzhangong (Mt Emei Stretching Qigong), Baduanjin (The Eight Brocades), Liuzijue (The Six Healing Sounds), Wuqinxi (The Five Animal Frolics), and Yijinjing (Classic for Transforming the Sinews), as well as various forms of ancient and medieval therapeutic exercises known as daoyin based on the 2nd century BCE text entitled Yinshu (Book of Pulling), and the 7th-century state-sponsored medical text entitled Zhubing yuanhou lun (Treatise on the Origins and Symptoms of Medical Disorders). This is a special retreat where little-known ancient and medieval therapeutic exercises will be taught alongside contemporary Qigong practices. The daily intensive qigong sessions will be led by Feixia Yu, a renowned Qigong teacher in the UK. https://www.retraitelepuget.co.uk/daoyin-qigong-retreat-at-le-puget


September 1-11, 2024
Spiritual Qigong Trip To Bali: Going with the Flow with Jessica and Ray Kolbe
Trip details here: https://spirit.tours/tour/bali-jessica-kolbe/
Bali is commonly known as the Island of the Gods because of the devout spiritual practices of the Balinese people. On this sacred journey, you’ll visit Sanur Beach, Candi Dasa Beach, and Ubud (Bali’s cultural center). Experience a wonderful Ramayana Kecak performance on Candi Dasa’s gorgeous oceanfront. Enjoy a beautiful rice-field sunrise walk, and snorkeling in a blue lagoon. You’ll participate in Qigong and Yoga practices each day and a special Balinese ceremony every morning, and experience inner peace. Thanks to unique connections, this journey provides special access to sites and temples that few tourists can experience. Open your soul to the deep spirituality that prevails throughout the island. Join us for an in-depth experience that touches the heart of Bali and the heart of your ultimate dreams forever.