Seasonal Retreats
Every season holds a different kind of energy- an invitation to balance our inner world with the world around us. In each retreat, you'll learn how to align with the season's element through Qigong movement, breathwork, acupoint self-massage, nutrition and philosophy. Whether you join one or all, these retreats will guide you to deeper connection and renewal throughout the year.
Spring – The Wood Element: Growth & Renewal
Renewal • Vision • Vitality
The Spring Retreat focuses on awakening the Liver and Gallbladder systems, supporting detoxification, emotional clarity, and fresh inspiration. Through expansive Qigong flows, stretching, breathwork, and seasonal meditations, participants release stagnation from winter and reconnect with their sense of purpose. We will explore spring foods for cleansing and vitality, key acupoints for stress relief and emotional balance, and Wood-element philosophy centered on growth, resilience and new vision. This weekend creates the perfect reset- a return to alignment, momentum and upward-moving energy.
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Early Summer – The Fire Element: Joy & Heart Expansion
Joy • Circulation • Heart Spirit
The Early Summer Retreat nourishes the Heart and Small Intestine, guiding participants into warmth, connection, and emotional lightness. Qigong practices focus on opening the chest, improving circulation, and enhancing communication between body and mind. Seasonal philosophy emphasizes joy, authenticity, and living from the Heart Spirit (Shen). Participants learn Fire-focused nourishment for cardiovascular health, cooling foods for balance, and acupoints that calm anxiety and support restful sleep. This retreat restores inner radiance and helps the spirit feel bright and steady.
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Late Summer – The Earth Element: Grounding & Nourishment
Grounding • Digestion • Centering
Late Summer centers on the Spleen and Stomach, cultivating stability, nourishment, and mental clarity. Qigong movements emphasize grounding through the legs, strengthening the core, and harmonizing the digestive system to support immunity and emotional steadiness. We explore Earth-element nutrition, mindful eating, and acupoints that reduce worry, fatigue, and digestive tension. Philosophy focuses on returning to center and creating a stable foundation for the rest of the year. This retreat is deeply supportive, nurturing, and balancing — a reset for both body and mind.
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Autumn – The Metal Element: Release & Clarity
Letting Go • Breath • Immunity
The Autumn Retreat nourishes the Lungs and Large Intestine, teaching participants how to release what no longer serves and make space for clarity and ease. Qigong sequences emphasize breath expansion, posture, and gentle tapping to strengthen immunity and support emotional release. Seasonal teachings include Metal-element philosophy on boundaries, grief, and refinement, along with foods that moisten the lungs and acupoints that support respiratory strength and emotional resilience. This retreat creates a spacious, peaceful internal environment aligned with the season of letting go.
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Winter – The Water Element: Stillness & Wisdom
Restoration • Essence • Inner Power
Winter’s Water-element retreat focuses on replenishing the Kidneys, Bladder, bones, and lymphatic system — the deep reserves that sustain longevity and vitality. Qigong sessions are slow, fluid, and nourishing, designed to conserve energy, restore Jing, and strengthen the spine and joints. Participants learn warming foods, kidney-supportive practices, and acupoints that enhance immunity, endurance, and calm. Philosophy emphasizes stillness, wisdom, and the quiet power within. This retreat is deeply restorative, helping participants reset their energy and rebuild from the inside out.
Interested in attending all 5 Seasonal Retreats? If so, sign up for our Self-Mastery Program.