Healing Tao Qigong Retreat 2025

Take a time-out and recharge during these precious six days/ five nights. Immerse yourself deeply in the world of Qigong at the Inner Alchemy and Tao Qigong Retreat.

  • Date:13/11/2025 06:00 PM - 18/11/2025 03:00 PM
  • Location 218 Bamfords Road, Allandale, Canterbury, New Zealand (Map)
 

Description

The Healing Tao Qigong retreat 2025  starts

on Thursday 13 November at 6pm until Tuesday 18 November 3pm

“Tao Qigong helps you feel the freshness of the present moment and the clarity of an open mind."

Take a time-out and recharge. Allow openness for life to blossom and bring this freshness into your everyday life. The practices of Inner Alchemy enable profound processes of inner transformation. This ancient meditation system was developed and refined over many centuries.
Join me on the ancient path over these six days. We are revitalising, refining and multiplying our life force. This practice leads to mental clarity, enhanced focus, and a more open and compassionate heart.

This year we practice "The Fusion I of the Five Elements"; with these ancient formulas, we clear and dissolve reactive emotions.
With "The Fusion II  of the Five Elements"; we raise the vibrational level of our consciousness.

The venue is located amidst native forests and the tranquility of nature

Many practitioners refer to the practice of Inner Alchemy as the “Jewel of the Healing Tao” because of its tremendous effectiveness.
We begin by opening the Cosmic Orbit and delving into the “Inner Alchemy”:


Fusion of the Five Elements I “Clearing & dissolving reactive emotions”
This deep cleansing process purifies the vital organs and glands. Negative energy gets transformed into pure, white, neutral energy.

Fusion of the Five Elements II “Raising the vibratory level of consciousness”
In Fusion II we create the “Pearl of Compassion”.  Inner regeneration and self-healing processes are initiated at the cellular level.

Liberation of the Heart and Stillness 

Through the practice of the Inner Alchemy and connecting with the heart, we reach a transformative phase. This refined energy is pure, and ascending, and capable of bringing  profound healing and balance in body and mind. 


The heart is the seat of love, gratitude, and the most profound joy. Connecting with the heart unfolds the subtlest energy at a deep level. It is liberating. 
A natural inner calm can arise effortlessly.

Surrounded by the fresh scent of the native forest, our practice will be enhanced by the healing energy of nature. 
The peaceful atmosphere of the place helps us calm our minds. 
As we move through the Qigong exercises, let the tranquillity of nature seep into your being, allowing you to harmonise your energy with the natural rhythms around you.

The seminar also includes:


1.- Iron Shirt Qigong promotes good structure and grounding on a physical and emotional level. This supports a good energy flow in the meridians. The exercises of Iron Shirt Qigong promote centering, thus creating optimal opportunities to generate a higher vibrational frequency within oneself.
2.- Taoyin - gently stretches the muscles and opens the spine and the joints, releasing blockages and stagnated energy. Similar poses like in Yoga on the floor.

3.- Aspects of Tan Tien Qigong accompany us through this retreat. This practice enhances your ability to feel, develop, and store Qi (life force). The mind becomes calm and relaxed while maintaining a high energy level. Tan Tien Qigong is the art of cultivating and concentrating Qi in the lower abdomen—the tan tien—the body's fundamental energy reservoir. This lower abdominal area, which the ancient Taoists called the Ocean of Qi, is the key to opening the body and mind to the free and continuous flow of chi.
4.- I Ching and Tao Te Ching - these books serve as meditation guides. The ancient text can provide a deep understanding to Taoist practices and life in general.

The seminar fee includes: tuition, accommodation and the use of the swimming pool. Accommodation in bunk beds that sleep 2-4 per room is included in the seminar fee. The rooms are spacious with verandas.
Upgrade options: A shared apartment and a Studio unit option are available. Extra costs: Studio with bathroom and mini kitchen, plus $230. The apartment has two bedrooms, a bathroom, a lounge area and a kitchenette. Extra costs are plus $440. Or they can be shared, costing $200 each.                                                    

PLUS for catering approximately $320 for 6 days / 5 nights

5-Element nutrition: Meals are always a highlight of the retreat! Meals will be prepared by our private chef Julja. She not only provides healthy, delicious, vegetarian food, but also explains the spices and quality of the food according to the season. The products are predominantly organic. There are three meals a day, as well as snacks in the morning and afternoon. You can order a gluten/dairy-free diet (additional $25–$50)                                

Download the flyer here:  Flyer-NovEARLY.pdf

Prerequisite: Tao Qigong Basic knowledge is required (The Six Healing Sounds). 
Or start learning now with videos or Audio downloads (on special, when you enrol for the retreat at the same time). Or attend the 1-day seminar on 5th October in Oxford, Canterbury           

Your guide for this retreat: Gabrielle, born in 1961, is a senior instructor and teacher of UHT (Universal Healing Tao). This is a complete system of physical healing and personal development that encompasses various practices, from Qigong to Taoist Dream Yoga.
Since the age of 20, Gabrielle has studied Taoism, including Qigong, Tai Chi, Tao Yoga, and meditation. Teaching and living the Taoist lifestyle, which she has been doing for 40 years, is her life's work. She is authorised to train UHT Qigong teachers and offers a certified training system. Read more about Gabrielle  

   

What people say about the courses

"My heart feels full, my body spacious and my mind full of inspiration! Thank you Gabrielle for sharing your profound wisdom and embodied practice. I am leaving with an array of practical techniques to deepen my practice and a grateful heart for all that was shared and experienced throughout the retreat. I am looking forward to the next one!" Bree Naomee from Australia, attended the retreat in 2023

"Kia ora, I have attended several of Gabrielle’s retreats and ongoing classes. They always leave me with a sense of well being, calm and joy. Gabrielle is an excellent and experienced teacher. She teaches with ease, her instructions are clear and easy to follow. Gabrielle's classes are well prepared, organised and well paced. I do enjoy the balance of relaxation, stimulation and fun, and can highly recommend Gabrielle’s classes and retreats." Ursula, New Zealand

Read more testimonials: https://www.taomotion.com/testimonials

Payment: To secure your spot, please transfer 50% of the seminar fee to the Tao Motion account. Installment payments are possible. You will receive a confirmation email after booking. Bank Transfer: Tao Motion 38 9006 0298478 00 Kiwi bank

Conditions of Participation: You take responsibility for yourself during the seminar. The registration fee is 50% of the seminar fee and will be accepted in order of receipt of payment. Cancellation fees are $150 until August 1, $290 until September 1, $400 until October 10, and $600 until October 31. After that, the full seminar fee, including meals, is due. You can transfer your place to someone else.