Meditation Retreat
Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th May 2012
One or two
days of meditation training utilizing Tai Chi, Chi Gung and seated meditation
practice.
Have you ever wanted to be calmer when under
stress? Have you ever wanted to be healthier? Have you ever wished that you didn't get EVERY Winter cold? Have you
ever wanted to be able to study more easily? Have you ever laid awake in bed wishing that you could get to
sleep?
What can help with all of the above? It's
learning the ability to meditate. Meditation is a hugely powerful mind/body practice that can positively benefit
you in a wide number of ways.
Meditation is also probably one of the most ancient forms of self-development that there
is.
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TESTIMONIAL
I recently attended Robert's meditation
retreat. not really knowing what to expect I had a fair amount of trepidation. However, Robert
soon put those worries to rest with his light hearted banter and natural confidence which comes
from being very knowledgeable around a subject.
The venue is in a lovely rural
position, and a very calming and comfortable space. As I live in Cheltenham it was only a ten
minute drive for me, unlike others in the group who had traveled greater distances to be there.
We were given concise and easy
to understand instruction, which came with much patience when we didn't always pick things up
immediately. Robert also gave us much background information, helping to make sense, or put into
context harder to understand principles.
As you would expect from a
"meditation" retreat, there was much serenity and a calming atmosphere, but this was nicely
interspersed by humour and Robert's anecdotes and stories.....he can certainly tell a story!!!
The time passed much too quickly, and
although there was much to take in, it didn't feel like an overload of information. It just seemed
to flow nicely and before you knew it, you were doing an exercise without thinking about it.
I am looking forward to the next
retreat where I intend to "re-treat" myself to another immersion of relaxation techniques and
some more of Robert's stories!!!! lol
Carl Reece.
- Trainee Hatha Yoga Instructor, British School of Yoga.
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The meditation retreat will focus on the Chinese arts of Tai Chi (meditation in movement) and Chi Gung (static and
moving meditation) both of which have been helping people for hundreds of years to improve both mental and physical
health. Add to the mix, an understanding of modern physiology and psychology and you have a recipe that can give
you either awesome mental and physical benefits, an introduction to both ancient and modern practices or simply a
pleasant and relaxing weekend. It's your choice as to why you come along and what you take
away...
The instructor, Robert Agar-Hutton, has been teaching Tai Chi for over 20 years and holds a first class honours
degree in Martial Arts and Sports Psychology from the University of Derby which was awarded in 2010.
You can come to the meditation
retreat here at our purpose-built training venue in lovely rural Gloucestershire (although it is less
than a ten minute drive away from Gloucester city). You can come for either one or two days and learn how
meditation can help you:
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Improve your ability to
relax.
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Maintain and improve your
health.
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Improve your
concentration.
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Obtain greater clarity of
mind.
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Improve your resistance to
stress.
and much much more.... Oh yes, it's highly enjoyable
too.
PHOTO FROM OUR JANUARY 2012 RETREAT
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TESTIMONIAL
I was very keen to learn more about meditation but was a little apprehensive as a
non-martial artist. It soon became apparent that I needn’t have been, as Robert’s style of teaching
through a mixture of knowledge, skill and humour had us all stretching, breathing and learning a
multitude of techniques to help us with the practical aspect of meditation. Since the course I’ve
found that I’m able to take a moment to respond to a situation with more calmness than I used to
and my wife says I sleep easier and that she likes the calmer me!
Anthony
Dwyer.
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The basic details of the retreat
are:
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Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th May 2012 (second day is
optional)
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Training both days from 10am until
5pm.
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Training suitable for virtually anyone (if you have
any specific health concerns, call us and we can discuss
them).
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Lunch will be provided (Please call us if you have any
dietary restrictions).
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Mid-morning and mid-afternoon drinks will be
provided.
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Cost is just £30 for the Saturday or £55 for both
days. Or £25 and £50 respectively for
attendees who have been to one of our
previous Retreats.
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A range of local accommodation is available B&B,
cheap hotels, 'high class' hotels (Obviously, all at separate
cost).
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Family can come too either to join in (fee payable) or
to go sightseeing or shopping in Gloucester.
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Minimum age of people participating is 14 and anyone
under 18 MUST be accompanied by a participating parent or legal
guardian.
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Timetable for Meditation Retreat,
Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th May 2012
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| 10:00 - 10:30 |
Seated guided relaxation /
meditation. |
| 10:30 -
11:00 |
Standing 'Heaven and Earth' Chi Gung
Meditation.
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11:00 - 11:30
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Tai Chi 'Eight Move One Step' form - meditation in
movement.
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11:30 -
11:45
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Break. |
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11:45 -
12:45
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Tai Chi 'Eight Move One Step' form - meditation in
movement.
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12:45 -
13:00
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Standing 'Heaven and Earth' Chi Gung
Meditation.
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13:00 -
14:00
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Lunch (and free practice).
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| 14:00 - 15:00 |
Tai Chi 'Eight Move One Step' form - meditation in
movement.
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15:00 -
15:30
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Seated guided relaxation /
meditation.
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| 15:30 - 15:45 |
Break. |
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15:45 - 16:00
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Standing 'Heaven and Earth' Chi Gung
Meditation.
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16:00 - 16:30
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Q & A and practice of any aspects that participants want to
review.
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16:30 - 17:00
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Seated guided relaxation / meditation.
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The retreat is limited to 20 people so to
reserve
your place(s) please call now
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Call Robert on 01452 751 276.
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