Qigong- Absorbing the Essence

This Qigong Retreat is offered as an uplifting residential-based training program set in an ideal environment for you to practice Qigong and meditation. A unique opportunity to relax, rejuvenate and re-energise. Our retreat will be held in the Yarra Valley, Victoria on forty acres of glorious nature that also provides a safe haven for many […]
Qigong- Absorbing the Essence
Date and time
Fri, 3 Mar 2023 - Sun, 5 Mar 2023
In person
The Yarra Valley Retreat Centre - The centre is set within a large rural bush property and is 80 minutes east of Melbourne, accessible by car and train.
55 Rayner Court Yarra Junction Victoria
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This Qigong Retreat is offered as an uplifting residential-based training program set in an ideal environment for you to practice Qigong and meditation. A unique opportunity to relax, rejuvenate and re-energise.

Our retreat will be held in the Yarra Valley, Victoria on forty acres of glorious nature that also provides a safe haven for many birds, kangaroos, deer, koalas, and wombats.  All inclusive shared accommodation, meals and activities.

The immersive format commences Friday mid-afternoon and ends on Sunday after a farewell lunch. It involves early morning starts, evening sessions to 9pm and free time throughout the day to enjoy the beautiful grounds, healthy meals and share in the company of fellow students.

 


 

 

Qigong Practice - Absorbing the Essence

Qigong is an ancient healing system that has evolved over thousands of years to help improve people’s quality of life; it is a part of the holistic system of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The dynamic forms and inner meditations help regulate the meridian system, and this releases stress, increases health and longevity which help develop spiritual perception and awareness.

This Retreat teaches the classic Dao Qi cultivation practices covered in Simon Blow’s popular book & DVD, ‘Absorbing the Essence’. It comprises techniques taught to Simon by Grand Master Zhong Lun Long the 14th generation linage holder of the Wudang San Feng styles from Wudang Mountain, one of the sacred Daoist Mountains of China.

During the weekend, which is suitable for new and continuing students of all ages, you will be expertly guided through the following forms.

• Ba Duan Jin standing form
• Wudang Longevity Qigong
• Ba Duan Jin sitting form

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• 3 DAY PROGRAM with tuition by Master Simon Blow
• 2 night accommodation in bushsetting retreat property
• Twin and multi share rooms with bathroom facilities
• Vegetarian breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Morning and afternoon tea
• Meditation in a sacred purpose-built yurt and Qigong sessions held in a training room and outdoors

RETREAT PROGRAM

Friday
3 – 4 pm Arrive
4 - 5 pm Ba Duan Jin standing
6 .00 pm Dinner
7.30 – 9 pm Six Healing Sounds and Meditation

Saturday
6.30 am Ba Duan Jin standing
8.00 am Breakfast and free time
9.00 am Wudang Longevity Qigong
10.30 am Morning tea
11.00 am Ba Duan Jin sitting
12.30 pm Lunch and free time
3.30 pm Afternoon Tea
4.00 pm Ba Duan Jin sitting
6.00 pm Dinner and free time
7.30 – 9 pm Six Healing Sounds and Meditation

Sunday
6.30 am Ba Duan Jin standing
8.00 am Breakfast and free time
9.00 am Wudang Longevity Qigong
10.30 am Morning tea
11.00 am Ba Duan Jin sitting
12.30 pm Lunch before we say ‘goodbye’

Minimum numbers are required.

What to bring?

Sheets
Pillow Cases
Towel
Duvets or Blanket (supplied)
An open heart and mind
Comfortable clothes
Water bottle
Journal (optional)

 

Simon Blow Qigong thanks Brahma Kumaris Australia for making their beautiful retreat centre available for this Qigong Retreat.

We wish to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we meet. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

 

Host and facilitators

Simon Blow

Simon Blow

Simon Blow is a renowned Qigong Master, teacher, and author who has dedicated over 30 years to helping people awaken their life force—Qi—and enhance their health, vitality, and inner peace. His journey began after a near-fatal accident at age 19, followed by four years of intensive rehabilitation and a prognosis that he would never lead an active life. Refusing to accept that outcome, Simon explored healing through acupuncture, osteopathy, Tai Chi, and eventually Qigong—becoming a Tai Chi instructor and later receiving certification in Medical Qigong clinical practice from Beijing’s Xiyuan Hospital (endorsed by the World Health Organization).

In 1998, he was awarded the title of Qigong Master and initiated into the Dragon Gate Daoist lineage as a 29th-generation Xin Si (genuine wisdom) master. Simon has authored several books and instructional resources, including The Art of Life, Absorbing the Essence, Restoring Natural Harmony, and Da Yan – Wild Goose Qigong, offering accessible teachings for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike. As a teacher, he brings compassion, clarity, and deep experience to classes, workshops, retreats, and healing tours in Australia and China. Simon’s mission is to help others cultivate internal energy, manage stress, and embark on the lifelong journey of self-realisation with peace, love, and purpose. Learn more about Simon here.

Date and time
Fri, 3 Mar 2023 - Sun, 5 Mar 2023
In person
The Yarra Valley Retreat Centre - The centre is set within a large rural bush property and is 80 minutes east of Melbourne, accessible by car and train.
55 Rayner Court Yarra Junction Victoria
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