LifeForce Qigong with Ben Calder
Sunday 6th December
9:40am-4pm
Lunch, snacks and unlimited tea and coffee included.
A Winter Retreat of Rest, Renewal & Resilience, Honouring the Water Element
As the year draws inward and the stillness of winter settles in, join us for the final gathering in a seasonal series of Five Element retreats. These nourishing, mindful days offer space to move, breathe, and reconnect in rhythm with the turning year and the energy of the elements.
Our focus for this final retreat is the Water Element — the deep reservoir of life-force, rest, and wisdom. In traditional practice, this element relates to the kidneys, and the gentle cultivation of resilience in the face of fear, anxiety, and exhaustion.
Jing (Essence & Physical Vitality). What to expect from the morning session:
Gentle joint-opening & spine-loosening exercises. Feel your physical heart.
Foundational LifeForce Qigong alignment and movements to strengthen and energise.
Embryonic breathing for internal peace, balance and energy cultivation.
Patting and dredging techniques to invigorate energy pathways.
Qi (Emotional Flow & Elemental Integration). What to expect from the afternoon session:
The energetic body, working with the Five Element organs and taking time to focus on the Water Element.
Five Element organ activation - awaken and align all five elements.
Guided meditations for emotional healing and integration.
Outdoor practice (weather permitting) to connect with nature.
A delicious light lunch from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop will be served, utilising fresh, seasonal ingredients to nourish the body and support our practice.
This day is open to all. No experience necessary, just a willingness to move, breathe, and be present.
What to bring: Wear comfortable, layered clothing to accommodate temperature changes
What you will take away: Reconnect with yourself, the season, and the energy of nature in this unique seasonal Qigong retreat day.
All equipment, food and and drink throughout the day is provided.
This workshop will be hosted within our brand new and beautiful Conservatory space.
£70 per person.
Timings
9:40am: Meet, greet and information about the day within The Conservatory
10am: Welcome and workshop begins
12:30pm: Break for lunch, from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop
1:30pm: Sessions resume
4pm: Time to say goodbye
About Ben Calder:
With over 22 years of experience in holistic health, Ben Calder is dedicated to helping others restore balance and vitality through his Integral approach to health and LifeForce Qigong. His work with LifeForce Qigong integrates movement, breath, and awareness to enhance energy flow, improve resilience, and reconnect with the body's natural rhythms. He believes in the power of Qigong to unlock stored tension, strengthen the mind-body connection, and cultivate long-term well-being.
Ben has practiced Qigong for 35 years, working with diverse communities, participated in health projects, and shared his knowledge at events across the UK. Passionate about empowering individuals to take charge of their health, Ben offers practical, effective tools to help you move with ease, feel more aligned, and embrace a life of balance and vitality.