Retreat for Your Back
A weekend retreat of Feldenkrais and Qigong, rest and good food in a beautiful natural place to
Create comfort, flexibility and pleasure in your back and spine
Consciously improve communication between your body and brain
Increase your capacity to choose your actions, freeing yourself from habitual reaction
Rest, energize and learn through noncompetitive movement
MARCH 30 – APRIL 1, 2012
Register early for special price (details below)
Qigong. Photo by Cathleen Evangelista
Over a decade ago when I had injuries to the top and bottom of my spine, Qigong (chi gung) and Feldenkrais supported my healing. I continue to do both to maintain my health and back comfort. While giving individual Feldenkrais lessons, I often include qigong exercises to enhance a client’s learning and function.
The human body is a small chi field; nature, the earth and the universe are a large chi field. A balance is required between these to live a healthy and long life. Qigong exercises energize you and improve immune functions. They help you deepen your connection to yourself, your inner beauty, peace and wisdom. Qigong gives potency to Feldenkrais and Feldenkrais improves fluidity, range and attention in qigong. Both help you access your internal power and authority.
A HEALTHY BACK moves naturally, giving you the ability to go in any direction from a multitude of positions. When there is freedom of movement between all vertebrae and your spine is aligned, you can sit and stand comfortably, work effectively and reduce body tension and pain. A supportive back helps maintain organ health. Learn to move with power, precision and grace.
I invite you to join me and a small group beside beautiful Tomales Bay in early springtime to rest and energize your back and spine. This retreat is open to all levels of experience. Bring a friend!
_____________________________________________________________________
Retreat Details
Marconi Conference Center
Dates: March 30 – April 1, 2012, Friday afternoon ’til Sunday afternoon
Location: Marconi Conference Center, Tomales Bay
Registration & Cost: $595 by Jan. 28
SUPER EARLY REGISTRATION: $545 by Nov. 30
Bonus: Complementary individual Feldenkrais lesson (during Retreat) for first three registrants.
Above fees include three healthy meals/day and room shared with one other person. Add $185 for single room and indicate “single room” on application.
To Register: Submit application (see below) by email and send deposit of $300 check made out to Margot Schaal to Margot at 7 Fourth St., Suite 48, Petaluma, CA 94952.
Remainder of fee due by Feb. 26th.
___________________________________________________________________
Weekend includes morning Qigong exercises – Moving meditation to start the day! Feldenkrais® classes Awareness Through Movement® – Align your spine and yourself, learn to direct your improvement. More qigong. Healthy vegetarian or omnivore meals. Plenty of Free time – Wander trails, visit the bay or rest.
____________________________________________________________________
APPLICATION for RETREAT for YOUR BACK
email the following information to Margot@MargotSchaal.com
and send deposit check of $300 to Margot Schaal to reserve your space: 7 Fourth Street, #48, Petaluma, CA 94952
Name
Address
phone
1. How did you learn of this Retreat and what attracts you to it?
2. Do you have a special condition or problem with your back, if so what?
How does this affect your life?
3. How do you care for your back?
4. If not stated above, what is your experience with qigong, t’ai chi, martial arts, yoga or meditation?
5. What is your experience with the Feldenkrais Method® or other somatic learning?