Have you ever wondered who you really are?
Do you sense you have so much more to offer the world and yourself?

The upcoming Aoetaroa REN XUE Retreat is a wonderful opportunity to deepen the qualities of the heart, transform unhealthy patterns of thinking and cultivate self-awareness.
Come & shine a light on your full potential, awaken your heart and (re)discover your true nature in a beautiful setting.

​THE PROGRAMME
Our programme of REN XUE and Yuan Qigong is designed to enhance the whole of life. REN XUE is a life cultivation system for uplifting life. Yuan Qigong is one of the practical discipline of REN XUE to effectively apply the theories and teachings to our own life. Yuan Qigong (also called Yuan Gong) improves the health not only of the body but also that of our heart and mind. As well as greater wellbeing, most participants report immediate benefits, including an increase in energy, vitality and balance and greater emotional resilience and stability.

The retreat is led by experienced REN XUE teachers who collectively offer a vast amount of knowledge and experience of Qigong and self-healing. 

In the week we will:

• Learn and deepen our understanding of life so we can live with more harmony within ourselves, with others and with the world.
• Learn and practice Yuan Gong: a beautiful & gentle practice of moving and still meditations.​ Suitable for anyone, any age and any physical condition.
• Experience Qi healing, a completely safe and gentle way to improve the condition of our whole body.
• Learn how to use powerful self-healing tools and feel more settled, at peace with ourselves and others.

​CAN I ATTEND IF I AM A BEGINNER?
Absolutely. Everyone is welcome, including those very new to Yuan Gong. We strongly recommend you read “Wellbeing Begins With You” before you come. This will give you a good foundation in the theories and principles of Yuan Gong and REN XUE and make a real difference in your ability to experience deep change, and gain tangible long lasting benefit from the retreat.
 
WAINUI HEIGHTS
Surrounded by lush bush and birdsong, Wainui Heights is nestled in the Banks Peninsula hills. It is peaceful, spacious and heated with warm log fires. It is approximately 1½ hours from Christchurch.
 
​DATES AND TIMES -To Be Confirmed soon
The retreat normally begins with a dinner and ends with lunch.
Registration opens at 3 pm. Teachers will be involved on their developmental day the day before so please plan on arriving from 3 pm onward. The Teachers Developmental Day is available to any one who has completed any level of the Ren Xue Teacher Training and begins at 2 pm on Saturday 30 May.   

ACCOMMODATION COSTS from last year (This year's prices are yet to be finalized but there won't be any major difference.)
Teachers who have completed any level of the Ren Xue Teacher Training get a $50 discount.
Single with en-suite                               $995.00 pp    (Teachers $945 pp)
Double with en-suite                             $850.00 pp   (Teachers $800 pp)
Quad bunk room with en-suite            $595.00 pp    (Teachers $545 pp)
12 bed bunk room (mixed gender)      $520 pp         (Teachers $470 pp)
Staying off-site (retreat and food)        $450 pp

Pillows, linen and towels are not included so you will need to bring your own or hire them (see optional extras below).

Day visits can be arranged. Please contact Val (valswatridge@gmail.com)

OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Linen   (sheets, duvet, pillow, towels)   $25.00 for the week
Pillow only                                                 $5.00 for the week
 
MEALS
The above prices are inclusive of healthy vegetarian meals made with fresh produce and cooked on-site. Please bring extra snacks if you feel you need additional protein or food between meals. Tea, herbal teas and instant coffee are provided. There is no extra charge for gluten-free and dairy-free meals.
 
TRANSPORT FROM AIRPORT    $25.00 each way.
Please arrange your flight arrival and departure times to make sure you can connect with these buses. Buses can stop in Halswell.
 
CAR POOLING
If you would like to either share or can offer transport to or from the retreat, please contact Val (valswatridge@gmail.com)
 
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Support for those with medical conditions will include counseling, emotional support, and general advice but not medical care. Should you need medical care, you will need to leave the retreat and seek medical services in Christchurch.    Please take care to fully complete the questions about your medical conditions on the registration form. It is essential to bring all medication and medical equipment that you require for your personal care and self-administration to the retreat.
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Cancellations
Full refund is payable up to 30 days before the retreat.
50% refund payable up to 7 days before the retreat.
Non-refundable after that.
 
DONATIONS
The retreat is run by qualified teachers on a voluntary basis.  Donations recognise teachers' contributions and those of REN XUE Australasia to organise retreats and to give ongoing support to teachers and REN XUE activities. If you wish to make a donation, this can be made before and after the retreat here on the website or at the retreat through Val Swatridge.  Please take your personal circumstances into account when making a donation.  Donations are tax deductible for New Zealand residents.
 
For further enquiries and information, or to purchase a copy of Wellness Begins With You,  contact-
Val Swatridge: 027 2865431   valswatridge@gmail.com  
Darryl Walker:  021 384410     stonepapersissors@gmail.com 
 
We look forward to seeing you at the retreat!

​You can find pictures of previous retreats here:  2015- 2016- 2017- 2018 - 2019
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Aotearoa Yuan Gong Retreat 2019