Deep Listening Body Retreat, University of Limerick, August 4 - 8, 2012

Friday May 04, 2012

This retreat will focus on the study of the healing and mediative practices of T'ai Chi and Qi Gong, as well as offering movement/sound/ and listening improvisations and strategies. The practices are designed to enhance our skills in mindfulness, listening and attuning to our bodies and voices as instruments of creativity and well-being. We will practice techniques that help us to release stress, and to quiet and nurture ourselves as we build energy and experience the philosophy of the Tao, the ancient Chinese wisdom teachings of balance and interconnectedness. There will be time and space for individual and group creativity to emerge. The retreat is designed for participants to have the opportunity to be with oneself and to also have the support and camaraderie of the group. There will be blocks of time when we will be practicing in silence and other times for spirited verbal interaction and sharing. Additionally there will be daily themes based on principles from the teachings that can help focus our attention and invite new insights.