Retreats in Southern France
Firehorse is delighted to offer a programme of Chi Gung (Qigong), meditation and shamanic retreats in Tourné, a beautiful location set in the foothills of the Pyrenees in Southern France.
The next retreat is from Saturday 8 – Saturday 15 May 2010. See below for details.
In Cathar country, where direct access to the divine was understood and practiced. The house is on the edge of the Artillac river, which flows at the same pace and temperature all year round. There are wild deer, wild boar and a myriad of fine creatures all around. Thousands of acres of forest surround the house as do the foothills of the Pyrenees mountains, which can be seen from the hills.
Tranquility and the raw energy of river, mountain and forest combine elegantly. The nearest village is a 20 minute walk. It has a bakery and a restaurant. Wild flowers grow in abundance, walking in every direction is possible. Lynx or Pyrenean wild cats have been spotted in the garden. Birds of prey are abundant—three types of kite, owls, falcons and more are common sights. The area is rich in natural grace.
The House at Tourné was built in the mid 1800's in local stone—much red marble and quartz from the local quarries, which also supplied the marble for the Palais de Versailles. The house is known locally as the chateau. It is a comfortable spacious house of large proportions. Renovations and improvements are being made, which will eventually allow a further stone studio of 17 by 10 metres to complement studio 1. In addition to a library in the upper atrium of the house there is a meditation room, a lounge and a dining room. All food is cooked in house. Many of the vegetables will come from the organic vegetable garden. Organic meat and freshly caught river trout are available. There are many quiet areas in the gardens and the river provides perfect refreshment in the heat of the summer.
Programme Options:
Ram Chatlani is offering a series of week-long Taoist Water Method Chi Gung (Qigong) and meditation retreats entitled Meetings by the River. These retreats enable especially participants of Ram's weekend workshops to deepen their experience of the work, and at the same time be nourished by the wild and wonderful natural surroundings of Tourné. The retreats are open to all people who hear the call to attend and wish to learn the specifics of the scheduled syllabus.
Private retreats at Tourné are available to persons who have worked with Ram Chatlani in the past. The degree of support required should be agreed. Persons wishing to undertake a private retreat may do so without interference as long as a daily programme is submitted and agreed.
Supported, guided and led private retreats may also be undertaken in all the disciplines Ram Chatlani teaches: the shamanic path, the Taoist water method of meditation, chi gung (Qigong) and ba gua. Shaman, Buddha, Tao retreat is open to those wishing to engage in profound experience, work on self and in being for the benefit of illumination, shedding of illusion, good health and practical learning.
Please contact Firehorse directly if you would like to enquire about a private retreat
Next Retreat Dates:
Saturday 8 – Saturday 15 May 2010. Suitable for all: beginners, interim and those with experience. It will cover a variety of methods, Buddhist and Taoist, to develop concentration and mindfulness of the body, with an emphasis on establishing the best conditions for improving or purifying the mental states that bind us to our current condition. The retreat will be in silence. Exercises will include the waking dragon do–in: up to 64 energy–conducting movements that provide an excellent foundation for meditation and for clearing the body of stagnant chi. The exercises harmonize and integrate with the daily meditation practice. Afternoon sessions will include chi gung or even ba gua, dependant on familiarity. Evening discourses will cover very specific topics that will considerably influence the quality of the meditation that participants can take away with them after they leave. Further details will follow shortly.
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