Awaken Your Qi — Mind • Body • Spirit Retreat

Written By Adam L.

A restorative long weekend of Qi Gong, guided meditation, and community in Arizona’s red-rock energy

Sedona

What to expect:

  • Daily Qi Gong sessions to strengthen and balance your life force (Qi)

  • Introduction to Tai chi

  • Reduce pain and stiffness through gentle, restorative movement

  • Build and circulate Qi for greater vitality and resilience

  • Individual sessions of magnetic (Qi) energy passes

  • Open pathways for spiritual awakening and wellbeing

  • Individual readings

  • Guided meditations & Sound bath

SEDONA 

Hikes to connect with the energies of this land through meditation & scenic mountain walks.

What to bring:

  • Comfortable movement clothes and sturdy shoes for hiking

  • Water bottle, notebook, light layers for desert evenings

Accommodation: Shared accommodation.

Reserve your spot:

When: September 24th–27th (4 days)

Where: Anthem, beautiful Red Rock, Arizona

Investment: $500

About the Teacher:

Yamel Torres, Sifu and founder of the Chinese Martial Arts & Seven Star Wellness Center (Chicago, est. 1998), is a spiritual teacher, licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, and martial arts instructor. Education: B.S. in Electrical Engineering (UIC), M.S. in Computer Science (DePaul), M.S. in Oriental Medicine (Pacific College of Oriental Medicine; former faculty), and a Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (2017). He transitioned from engineering and software development to a career in the healing arts and spiritual teaching. He has run a private acupuncture and herbal medicine practice in Chicago for the past fifteen years and is part of the Integrative Medicine team at Endeavor Health. He has studied traditional martial arts since the age of 12 and has taught for more than 25 years.

Adam L.
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