ZEN RETREAT IN TURKEY
Qi-Gong, Taijiquan, Tea Ceremonies, Calligraphy
Qi-Gong, Taijiquan, Tea Ceremonies, Calligraphy
from masters of WuWei zen-temple
21 - 28 of January (7 nights/8 days)
Turkey, reserve coast Cirali
Turkey, reserve coast Cirali
A week of practice and tranquility on the picturesque coast of Turkey to immerse yourself in the world of Zen and the WuWei Temple.
Tiring , complicated life makes us physically and mentally exhausted. Feel the flow of life at the quiet seaside, calm down and let go of all the life problems.
The Cirali Nature Reserve on the Mediterranean Sea in Turkey is surrounded by mountains, orange and lemon orchards and is saturated with the scent of pine needles. There are untouched nature and tranquility in this village, instead of large hotels and noisy restaurants, that is why the rare Caretta turtles live here.
Tiring , complicated life makes us physically and mentally exhausted. Feel the flow of life at the quiet seaside, calm down and let go of all the life problems.
The Cirali Nature Reserve on the Mediterranean Sea in Turkey is surrounded by mountains, orange and lemon orchards and is saturated with the scent of pine needles. There are untouched nature and tranquility in this village, instead of large hotels and noisy restaurants, that is why the rare Caretta turtles live here.
Why to come:
- daily training of Qi-Gong, Taijiquan and complex “8 pieces of brocade” improves health and calms mind;
- outdoor workout with a sea and mountain views;
- tea ceremonies and meditations;
- calligraphy lessons;
- immersion into Chinese culture without going to China;
- healthy vegetarian food;
- morning swimming and greeting the sunrise;
- strengthening and stretching tendons, muscles and general healing.
Olga WuWei received direct transmission of ancient knowledge from recognized Chinese Master, lived 6 years in China, 2 years at the mountain in WuWei Zen temple as a direct student of the Master, in order to bring eastern practices and philosophy of China to the West.
She has been practicing Qigong since she was 17 years old with various Masters. When she was 27 she sold her successful business and went to China to study Buddhism, Taijiquan and Kung-Fu at the Wu Wei Temple hidden from civilization. There she accepted Buddhism and became a direct student of the abbot of the temple and in the future a teacher who transfers her knowledge to foreign and Chinese students.
Over the years, she transferred knowledge in China to Chinese and foreign students, in Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Georgia. Now she has hundreds of students from more than 20 countries around the world.
She has been practicing Qigong since she was 17 years old with various Masters. When she was 27 she sold her successful business and went to China to study Buddhism, Taijiquan and Kung-Fu at the Wu Wei Temple hidden from civilization. There she accepted Buddhism and became a direct student of the abbot of the temple and in the future a teacher who transfers her knowledge to foreign and Chinese students.
Over the years, she transferred knowledge in China to Chinese and foreign students, in Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Georgia. Now she has hundreds of students from more than 20 countries around the world.
Schedule
21st of January, friday
11:00 - meeting in Antalya, transfer to the hotel and sea (1,5 hours)
13:00 - check-in to the hotel, lunch
15:00 - general meeting and tea ceremony
17:00 - Taijiquan (stretching, basics and form studying)
19:00 - dinner
22 - 27 January, Saturday - Thursday
07:00 – morning swimming in the sea and greeting sunrise (optional)
08:00 - QiGong
09:00 - breakfast
10:00 - Taijiquan (stretching, basics and form studying)
12:00 - studying Baduanjin form
13:00 - lunch
15:00 - Tea Ceremony
17:00 - Taijiquan (stretching, basics and form studying)
19:00 - dinner
20:00 - calligraphy class (optional)
28th of January, Friday
07:00 – morning swimming in the sea and greeting sunrise (optional)
08:00 - QiGong
09:00 - breakfast
10:00 - Taijiquan (stretching, basics and form studying)
12:00 - studying Baduanjin form
13:00 - lunch
14:00 - check-out from the hotel, transfer to Antalya (1,5 hour)
Workouts include stretching, standing, basic techniques, joint gymnastics, study of forms, breathing exercises, self-healing and self-massage practice.
11:00 - meeting in Antalya, transfer to the hotel and sea (1,5 hours)
13:00 - check-in to the hotel, lunch
15:00 - general meeting and tea ceremony
17:00 - Taijiquan (stretching, basics and form studying)
19:00 - dinner
22 - 27 January, Saturday - Thursday
07:00 – morning swimming in the sea and greeting sunrise (optional)
08:00 - QiGong
09:00 - breakfast
10:00 - Taijiquan (stretching, basics and form studying)
12:00 - studying Baduanjin form
13:00 - lunch
15:00 - Tea Ceremony
17:00 - Taijiquan (stretching, basics and form studying)
19:00 - dinner
20:00 - calligraphy class (optional)
28th of January, Friday
07:00 – morning swimming in the sea and greeting sunrise (optional)
08:00 - QiGong
09:00 - breakfast
10:00 - Taijiquan (stretching, basics and form studying)
12:00 - studying Baduanjin form
13:00 - lunch
14:00 - check-out from the hotel, transfer to Antalya (1,5 hour)
Workouts include stretching, standing, basic techniques, joint gymnastics, study of forms, breathing exercises, self-healing and self-massage practice.
Schedule
Accomodation
Hotel SAN SIMON - detailed information here
- Small hotel with 10 rooms
- Surrounded by an orange garden
- There are no large hotels and animation nearby
- Rooms are decorated by eco-friendly materials
- National nature reserve
- Crystal sea air
- Scent of pine, fir-tree and eucalyptus
- Private sandy beach (300 meters from the hotel)
- Picturesque mountains
- Open viewing platform for practice (120 meters)
Price
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$960 per person
Included:
- all Qi-Gong and Kung-Fu trainings (6-7 hours a day);
- tea ceremonies;
- calligraphy;
- accommodation in twin rooms with private facilities (additional payment for single occupancy is possible);
- 3 meals a day varied vegetarian food;
- transfer from Antalya and back (1.5 hours one way).
Not included:
- single room ($100);
- medical insurance (should be done in advance).
Included:
- all Qi-Gong and Kung-Fu trainings (6-7 hours a day);
- tea ceremonies;
- calligraphy;
- accommodation in twin rooms with private facilities (additional payment for single occupancy is possible);
- 3 meals a day varied vegetarian food;
- transfer from Antalya and back (1.5 hours one way).
Not included:
- single room ($100);
- medical insurance (should be done in advance).
Registration
Key effects of Kung Fu and Qigong for the body:
- Reduction of injuries - moves of your body becomes soft and smooth;
- Improvement of the figure, practice is based with a huge attention to the spine, lower back and coordination of all parts of the body;
- Prevention of diseases - the practice stimulates the immune system, releases stress, relieves muscle tension and enhances the processes of removing toxins from the body;
- Body mobility - during the practice, almost all muscles are involved in the work, they repeatedly strain and relax, experiencing a combination of dynamic and static work.
In the mental aspects, Kung Fu, Qigong and Tea Ceremonies will teach you how to release emotional blocks, how to relax and concentrate. You will get a sense of control over your own energy. Practice makes you an active, cheerful and creative person.
- Improvement of the figure, practice is based with a huge attention to the spine, lower back and coordination of all parts of the body;
- Prevention of diseases - the practice stimulates the immune system, releases stress, relieves muscle tension and enhances the processes of removing toxins from the body;
- Body mobility - during the practice, almost all muscles are involved in the work, they repeatedly strain and relax, experiencing a combination of dynamic and static work.
In the mental aspects, Kung Fu, Qigong and Tea Ceremonies will teach you how to release emotional blocks, how to relax and concentrate. You will get a sense of control over your own energy. Practice makes you an active, cheerful and creative person.
WuWei Temple
WuWei Temple
On the height of 2200 meters above the sea, there is a hidden temple in the mountains. In the very middle of it grows the ancient more than 1200 years old tree, which was planted there by the first Master of the Temple.
The day starts at 05:30 with a gong and monk's chanting. Monks there live without electricity, hot water and eat only vegan food. Every day repeats itself: 9 hours of practice Kung-Fu, Tai-Chi, Qi-Gong, 2 hours of pray (morning and evening), 2 hours of meditation and 2 hours of free time (to drink tea and for calligraphy practice). At 21:30 the temple turns into a dark and quiet forest and only wind bells and owls accompany the moonlight.
Master's disciples are allowed to go to the village only once a month. Music, any kind of games, smoking and alcohol are strictly forbidden. Eating time is fixed and is informed by a gong. During the mealtime, everyone must be quiet, sit with a straight back, the bowl must be held in the hands (not on the table) and, in case any food falls on the floor, it must be picked up and eaten. Monks respect the work of every person, so each piece of rice must be eaten until the bowl is totally clean.
In this fast time of computers, internet and nonstop connection with mobile phones, the WuWei Temple is a wonderful world of peace, nature and pure Zen teaching.
On the height of 2200 meters above the sea, there is a hidden temple in the mountains. In the very middle of it grows the ancient more than 1200 years old tree, which was planted there by the first Master of the Temple.
The day starts at 05:30 with a gong and monk's chanting. Monks there live without electricity, hot water and eat only vegan food. Every day repeats itself: 9 hours of practice Kung-Fu, Tai-Chi, Qi-Gong, 2 hours of pray (morning and evening), 2 hours of meditation and 2 hours of free time (to drink tea and for calligraphy practice). At 21:30 the temple turns into a dark and quiet forest and only wind bells and owls accompany the moonlight.
Master's disciples are allowed to go to the village only once a month. Music, any kind of games, smoking and alcohol are strictly forbidden. Eating time is fixed and is informed by a gong. During the mealtime, everyone must be quiet, sit with a straight back, the bowl must be held in the hands (not on the table) and, in case any food falls on the floor, it must be picked up and eaten. Monks respect the work of every person, so each piece of rice must be eaten until the bowl is totally clean.
In this fast time of computers, internet and nonstop connection with mobile phones, the WuWei Temple is a wonderful world of peace, nature and pure Zen teaching.