Iyengar & Qi Gong Fusion Retreat: A Journey to Mindful Movement
with Bruno and Prashant
19th Jan 2025 to 26th Jan 2025 in Goa (1 week)
Embark on a transformative 7-day retreat in the serene beauty of Ashiyana Goa's beach resort, where the ancient practices of Iyengar Yoga and Qi Gong converge to offer you a journey of profound self-discovery and renewal.
In the realm of Qi Gong, rooted in Chinese tradition, we delve into the essence of energy work and mastery. Through gentle yet potent exercises, we awaken the flow of Qi, enhancing well-being and harmonizing body and spirit. Engage in movements, postures, and breath control, discovering a pathway to inner calm, flexibility, and vitality. Suitable for all ages and conditions, Qi Gong prepares you for various disciplines, enhancing awareness and creativity, while allowing you to fully embrace the present moment through energy awareness.
Complementing this journey is the timeless art of Iyengar Yoga, steeped in precision and alignment. Developed by the late B.K.S. Iyengar, this practice integrates body, breath, and mind. With meticulous attention to alignment and the use of props, explore the depth of each posture, fostering strength, flexibility, and awareness.
Throughout the retreat, Bruno and Prashant will guide you through a harmonious fusion of these ancient disciplines. Each day unfolds with a balance of Qi Gong and Iyengar Yoga practices, tailored to nurture your well-being and deepen your understanding.
Whether you seek to enhance your yoga practice or explore the healing power of Qi Gong, our retreat offers you the space for growth, rejuvenation, and self-discovery. Come, embark on this enriching journey, and awaken to the boundless possibilities that await within you.
Sample of daily schedule:
| 07:00 - 07:30 | Morning Activity - Pranayama & meditation (twice a week) |
| 07:30 - 09:30 | Chi Gong Class |
| 10:00 - 11:00 | Breakfast/Brunch |
| Free time | Explore the beaches, swing in a hammock, read a book, go for a swim in the Arabian Sea, enjoy a massage or visit the neighboring villages and experience some of the exquisite Indian cultures. |
| 16:00 - 18:00 | Yoga Class |
| 19:00 - 20:00 | Dinner |
| 20:15 | Evening Activity - chanting, yoga nidra, sound bath, sound nidra, Osho meditation, ecstatic dance... |
About the Teachers
Khien Phuc, known as Bruno, of Cambodian and French origin, has been practicing and teaching internal (Tai Chi and Qi Gong) as well as external (Kung Fu) martial arts for more than 40 years. He has studied with different masters in France, Vietnam, and China, and belongs to the "Song Long Khien Duong School," an authentic Vietnamese martial art lineage.
Khien Phuc founded the Lotus Center in Cambodia, a retreat center for martial arts, as well as the "Lotus Flower of Light Association," an initiative in support of the community.
Prashant Tewatia, a dedicated yogi born in Haryana, North India, who has called Goa his home for over a decade now.
Yoga has been an integral part of Prashant's life since childhood, influenced by his grandfather's daily practice of sun salutations. However, it wasn't until he left home for college that yoga took on a central role in his life. Distance from home made him realize the profound impact of yoga, prompting him to embrace it wholeheartedly.
During his time in Ireland, Prashant observed the curiosity of others towards yoga, which deepened his appreciation for the practice. This experience solidified his commitment to yoga upon returning to India, where he made it his life's mission to become a lifelong learner and teacher of yoga, martial arts, chi gung, and other somatic energy practices.
Pricing and accommodation
Eco lodge Single: 1282 euros per person
Eco lodge Sharing: 1534 euros (767 euros per person)
WHAT'S INCLUDED: Yoga & Qigong workshops - daily group yoga/meditation sessions, staying in charming villas nestled next to the seaside, body-renewing organic food twice a day, free wi-fi, support during the journey.
NOT INCLUDED: Plane/train tickets from/to Goa, airport transfers, visa costs, exclusive private yoga sessions, and massages.
We have an excellent Ayurveda spa with the possibility of having a consultation with a specialist doctor in Ayurveda, who will indicate the appropriate treatments and ayurvedic medicines according to your body types to follow during your stay.