Cyprus Qigong and Tai Chi Gathering, 8-12 November 2023
Four days of Qigong, Tai Chi, healing, Qigong and Bagua steps, meditative walking, sky-gazing, food and screen detox in Kaplıca (Dhavlos), Cyprus. This retreat is suitable for both beginners and advanced Qigong and Tai Chi practitioners.
Wednesday, November 8
17:30 Dinner
18:30-19:30 Sharing
Thursday, Friday, Saturday
07:30-08:15 Meditative Walk
08:30 Breakfast
10:00-11:00 Qigong
11:30-12:30 Tai Chi
13:00 Lunch
14.30-15.30 Qigong
16.00-17.00 Tai Chi
17:30 Dinner
18:30-19:30 Sharing
Sunday, November 12
07:30-08:15 Meditative Walk
08:30 Breakfast
10:00-11:00 Qigong
11:30-12:30 Tai Chi
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Departure from the hotel
The event is bi-lingual in English & Turkish.
Saturday is silent all day until dinner.
If the weather conditions are suitable, we will sky-gaze on Friday evening.
No session is compulsory to participate, you can rest whenever needed. You are responsible for your own well-being.
Accommodation will be in Skali Holiday Village.
Bring hiking shoes suitable for walking on the beach and rocky ground, hat, raincoat, and water bottle.
Food Detox
Meat, sugar, alcohol, tobacco and caffeine (green/black tea, coffee, chocolate, etc.) will not be consumed during the gathering. Start reducing their consumption 2-3 weeks in advance and quit completely by November 1st.
All meals are vegetarian. Specify vegan/gluten-free/other dietary needs at registration. There will be hot/cold water dispenser in the restaurant. I will bring organic sage and rosemary from our garden, you can bring your favourite herbal teas (except black/green tea) if you wish.
Lunch will be soup, salad and fruit. Local and fresh Cypriot food will be served for dinner.
Screen Detox
Please minimise your use of mobile phones and other electronic devices during the gathering, and keep them in your room on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Fee
€372 or 10,300 TL per person in a double / twin room
€484 or 12,300 TL for a single person in double room
Price includes 4 days and 4 nights accommodation, 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners, herbal tea, water, Qigong and Tai Chi training.
Registration: Pay the deposit of €200 or 5,500 TL (please state your name during payment) and send the receipt to tariktekman@gmail.com. You will pay the balance to the hotel on November 8 by cash or credit card. If you want to use the shuttle between Ercan airport and the hotel, register by 1st November.
Transport
The airport-hotel-airport shuttle fee will be communicated when the number of people who want to use the shuttle is clear. It will depart from Ercan Airport to Skali Holiday Village on 8 November at 16:00, and from Skali Holiday Village to Ercan Airport on 12 November at 14:00.
