This retreat is your invitation to pause, reset, and return to the simple, powerful presence of being.
Step into the Zen & QiGong state of mind during our 3.5-day retreat at Werkstatt Engel in the Allgäu region of Southern Germany — a serene retreat center in Niedersonthofen, surrounded by stunning landscapes and a picturesque lake.
This self-experience-based retreat in traditional Zen & QiGong is guided by Uwe Reichenbach, TaiJi Chuan Wu-Ma instructor from Journey Into Oneself.
Explore the subtle nature of Qi (energy) within yourself and others by developing a deep awareness of Qi flow and learning how to recognize and balance energy gaps.
Each day includes hands-on practice, partner applications, and personal guidance to deepen your skills in Ting-Jing (listening/knowing) and Song Gong (releasing).
Mornings begin with Zen meditation, evenings close with Song meditation, and afternoons are reserved for connecting with nature, joining optional training sessions, or receiving individual energy treatments.
Discover how to dissolve blockages and integrate these qualities into your daily life and (martial) arts practice.
What You Will Experience
This retreat is designed to nourish your body, mind, and spirit through ancient, simple practices that create deep transformation.
Zen
Feel the transformative power of stillness.
Song Gong
Cultivate the art of letting go and releasing blockages.
Ting Jing
Refine your ability to listen deeply and perceive energy.
Partner Practice
Develop compassion and mutual support through shared exercises.
Talks, Q&A & Group Sharing
Receive personal guidance and learn how to apply these tools in daily life.
Bonus Activities
Join creative group practices, daily trips, evening circles, and spontaneous joy.
Who is this Retreat for?
This retreat is open to anyone wishing to reconnect with themselves and their true inner nature through Zen & QiGong.
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner, you will be met at your level and supported in deepening your ability to listen and release.
This retreat is for you if you wish to:
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Cultivate softness and gentleness.
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Connect with ancient traditions and their wisdom.
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Enhance your physical, mental, and energetic awareness.
What the Space Offers
Private Resort
Enjoy a natural environment, spaces to practice, to hike, to be on your own or to come together.
Shared Accommodation
Share a spacious room with another practitioner. Create lifelong friendships.
Healthy Vegetarian Cuisine for Brunch and Dinner
Nourish your body with delicious, wholesome meals.
Register online here.