Qigong for Winter Wellness - Full Day Workshop

Qigong for Winter Wellness - Full Day Workshop

By Nikki Cottrell Qigong

Join us for a day of Qigong, breathwork & more, inviting a slowing down & answering a call for more rest as we prepare for the winter

Date and time

Location

Bedminster Quaker Meeting House

Wedmore Vale Bristol BS3 5HX United Kingdom

Good to know

Highlights

  • 6 hours
  • Ages 16+
  • In person
  • Doors at 9:45 AM

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

A Journey Through Movement, Breath, Rest, and Renewal

You are invited to soften into, and come home to, the sacred rhythm of natures true seasons — to release what no longer serves, and to replenish what quietly sustains.

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As we transition from autumn into winter, in this full day Qigong workshop we will meet the wisdom of two of the chinese five elements; metal and water.

Metal, the breath of autumn, offers the courage to let go. It teaches refinement and the beauty of empty space and asks us to consider what is of true value to us. Connected to the lungs and large intestine, it asks us to exhale — to trust the wisdom of release.

💧Water, the still mirror of winter, invites us inward.It holds the strength of quiet reflection and the power of leaning into rest. Linked with the kidneys and bladder, it whispers of restoring our essense, replenishing reserves and opening to the mysteries of the deep.

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Over the course of the day you will:

  • Learn and practice some Five Elements Qigong, along with breathing exercises and meridian self-massage, helping to balance your metal and water elements for seasonal and emotional harmony.
  • Discover how living more inline with the cycles of nature can set you up for a truely nourishing and replenishing winter season.
  • Spend some time reflecting on and celebrating what is of value to you in life, and considering what might be useful to let go of in order to make space for new.
  • Feel more connected to your body, your breath, and your intuitive self.
  • Enjoy some deep relaxation, leaving you feeling refreshed and restored.
  • Meet some great people, have some interesting conversations, and share a few laughs too!

🕊️ Open to all! — no experience of Qigong or breathwork needed, just a willingness to arrive as you are and allow yourself to receive the gifts and learnings from this transformative and restorative day.

Please bring to following with you:

  • a yoga mat, pillow/cushions and a blanket
  • extra clothing layers (i.e jumper, a scarf, extra pair of cosy socks!)
  • a notepad/journal and a pen or pencil
  • water container and any special teas or coffees you like
  • lunch and snacks (though you are welcome to go out for lunch)

Please refer to the FAQ's for information about parking and other essential info.

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Session Timings:

Arrival: from 9:45am

Morning session begins: 10.00am

Lunch break: 1.00pm-2.00pm

Afternoon session begins: 2:00pm

Finish time: 4.00pm

Please do get in touch if you have any questions about the day that are not covered in the information above or FAQ information below.

Frequently asked questions

Is there any parking at the venue?

There are a very limited number of free parking spaces at the Quaker Meeting House, otherwise there is street parking in the roads in the local area.

What should I wear

Comfortable loose clothing that you can move freely in. Jeans are not recommended. Having layers to put on/take off can be good in case your body temperature changes within different parts of the session.

Is lunch provided?

Lunch is not provided. You are invited to bring a packed lunch or you are welcome to go out for lunch. There is a small kitchen where soup or other foods can be heated up. The venue is not too far from East Street/North Street in BS3 where there are a range of food options.

Organized by

Qigong (pronounced "chee gung", is a wonderful movement practice. It is a little like Tai Chi, though generally the movements are more flowing and less martial arts based. Its amazing for: - stress relief - joint mobility and flexibility - muscle strengthening - bringing harmony to breath and body - improved posture and blood circulation - general mind and body 'feel goods'!

£50 – £66
Nov 8 · 10:00 AM GMT