*IN-PERSON: NOURISH & REJUVENATE- WINTER TEA CEREMONY, QIGONG & MEDITATION

At this special ‘Nourish & Rejuvenate’ Winter event you will learn powerful yet gentle qigong practices to assist with nurturing your body and mind, finding stillness and connecting with your true self.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the winter season is associated with our kidneys and the Water element. As nature rests, is in a state of quietude and the energy of plants returns to the roots, similarly Traditional Chinese medicine explains that our energy moves inwards and is stored in our Kidneys, the storehouse of our life force energy.

With the serenity of nature with frozen lakes and snow covered fields, we can harmonise with the Yin energy of winter through slowing down, inner silence, gentle energetic practices and reflection. By aligning with the winter energy we can enhance our inner awareness and nourish and rejuvenate our body and mind.

‘Peace, happiness and joy is possible during the time I drink my tea.’ Thich Nhat Hanh

Tea has long been associated with meditation and there will be the chance to reflect and set intentions at the calming, meditative matcha green tea ceremony. Chamomile tea will also be available.

Benefits of Attending this Event:

• Experience qigong movements that bring greater peace of mind and well-being

• Learn ways to live in harmony with nature

• Have an opportunity to reflect and relax at the tea ceremony

• Discover practices to balance and enhance your energy that can be done on a daily basis

• Learn about subtle energy and how it relates to awakening more deeply to your true nature

• Enjoy meditative time with like-minded people

Please note that the movements are gentle and it isn’t necessary to be physically flexible to attend. This event is suitable for you whether you are new to qigong and meditation or you have more experience with them.

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Testimonials:

“I began Qigong with Tracy Friend during the pandemic and I am still attending her classes 3 years on. It benefits me so much in so many ways - it helps me with physical strength and flexibility, it is so very calming and I feel it has profoundly changed my nervous system which was always in a fight or flight mode previously. I've really deepened my meditation practice through it too and built a better body awareness. I can now really tune in to chakra points and I feel the Qi (energy flow) in my body. I highly recommend anyone new to Qigong to give it a try, it is gentle, enjoyable, can be modified to ability level, and yet it's deeply powerful and healing. I cannot thank Tracy enough for her guidance and teaching.”

“I love the tenor of what Tracy does. Sincere. Heart-felt. Authentic.”

“Highly recommend, it is clear that Tracy practices what she teaches.”

“The workshops help to keep me inspired and I feel like they give me ‘an energetic tune-up’.”

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The event will commence at 1.45pm and finish at 3.15pm.

The event is taking place in London at the Life Centre Notting Hill which is a relaxing sanctuary for well-being. It is a 4 minute walk from Notting Hill Gate underground station. Notting Hill Gate is served by the Central, District and Circle Lines. Notting Hill Gate underground station is 2 minutes from High Street Kensington on the Circle Line and 7 minutes from Oxford Circus on the Central Line.

Please note that it is necessary to be aged 18 years or older to attend this event.