Guests at Cortijo Romero regularly comment on how much they enjoy the pre-breakfast morning sessions of either tai chi or yoga. Usually held up on the roof, whilst surrounded by the inspiring mountains of the Sierra de Lujar these sessions can make for a very special experience, and Simon gets enthusiastic feedback as our resident pre-breakfast Tai Chi and Qigong teacher.
In addition to complementing our 2023 programme with early morning Tai Chi sessions, Simon will be facilitating a retreat week solely dedicated to Tai Chi and Qigong to enable you to dive deeper.
All aspects of human life - physical, emotional, mental and spiritual - depend upon our energy levels. This week will focus on helping you to either gain back your depleted energy, or empower you to reach higher levels of it.
Tai Chi and Qigong is a body mind energy management system that comprises breathing technique, balance and neuromuscular training as well as stress, and emotional management. Tai Chi elicits the relaxation response and balances the autonomic nervous system thus regulating respiration, heart rate, blood pressure and vitality in general.
With regular practice Tai Chi has been shown to increase lung capacity, improve physical posture, cognitive functioning and mental health. Medical research cites that Tai Chi has been observed to improve the quality of life for some people struggling with long Covid, COPD, chronic fatigue, PTSD, depression, and other medical and mental health conditions.
During this week by combining deep rhythmic breathing with slow effortless movements and relaxing your attention into the depths of your body, you can discover a deep sense of peace, connectivity and vitality. Negative energy can be unblocked and released, increasing your stamina and brain functioning, unlocking greater creativity, and giving you improved resilience in high-stress situations.
Held both indoors, and outside in the beautiful gardens at Cortijo Romero, Tai-chi and Qigong is suitable for all ages, abilities and lifestyles, and Simon's weeks are open to both complete beginners and those with experience.
By the end of this Tai Chi and Qigong week you will come away with a set of simple, yet effective exercises, enabling you to pro-actively and confidently manage your energy, thereby improving the enjoyment and quality of your life.
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