Events
2025:
Daoyin Seminar
19th April 2025
Daoyin Yangsheng Gong 12 Routine with Simon Watson hosted by Martin Wilkinson. This one day course (10am - 4pm) will explore the deeper meanings of the internal aspects of these wonderful exercises. Cost for this workshop is £45:00 and is suitable for all levels.
Further information is available via the download link below or by contacting the host via the email cont.
Dunn Memorial Hall, St Johns Church, Church Street, Largs. KA30 8DF
Playing with the Animals!
25th - 27th April 2025
Probably the best known and frequently practiced animal Form in the Qigong fraternity is the 5 Animal Frolics.
However, this teaching would require a full intensive weekend to learn.
Instead, we will be exploring a few of the more ethnic and esoteric animal Forms that you will be able to learn and internalize with the objective of being able to practice at your own leisure following completion of the course.
Samye Ling Tibetan Monastery, Scotland
The Number "5"
17th - 18th May 2025
Stage Qigong en 2025 avec Bob Lowey:
The weekend will cover tuition in 5 Element Dance, 5 Animals of Taijiquan,
Wudang 5 Animals and 5 Element Qigong in detail with reference to relative acupuncture points, muscle groups, stances and history. Suitable for beginner and advanced students.
Please see website below for details and contact.
Miniac, Morvan, Brittany, France
Qigongtauk Teacher Foundation Course Session 5
20th - 22nd June 2025
4th – 11th July 2025
WANT TO JOIN US FOR TAI CHI CALEDONIA 2025?
Over these years we have earned an international reputation for offering exceptionally high-quality instruction, warm Scottish hospitality, and a genuine caring concern to ensure that everyone who joins us will have an experience that will stay with them forever.
Stirling University, Scotland
5th, 6th & 7th July 2025
A 3 day workshop in Cumbria with Elizabeth Saetia from France .
Cheng Hsin enables a calm mind and a body which is grounded, supple and free. It is suitable for all ages and people come to it for many different reasons: the health benefits of natural movement, to develop self-awareness, for effective interaction with others, or to develop the martial arts holy grail of effortless power.
For further information, either contact June via email or download the document linked below.
14th July – 3rd August 2025
My name is Sonja Blank and I invite you to three weeks with courses in Taijiquan, Liuhe bafa, Qigong and the liberal arts. The total of 49 courses, led by excellent instructors and lecturers from China, Austria, Scotland, France, the Netherlands and Germany, are aimed at both beginners and experienced.
For 30 years, Leqita summerkamp has grown internationally. This will be the 31st year and I am sure you will enjoy the people, the teachings, the scenery and the camaraderie.
We look forward to your company.
Bad Bederkesa, Germany
16th July – 20th July 2025
Relax, recuperate and refresh, in the lovely rural village of Smailholm.
Practice Qi Gong together with, Jane & Nicky,both qualified teachers from Dao Yin health & healing traditions.
We offer wild swimming, walking, magnificent views, evocative historical outings.
Music & story making.
We will prepare and share delicious wholesome food together.
Open to all levels of experience.
A Four Day retreat - £320 inclusive
Sleeping - shared space in the hall.
Camping - £10 extra per night
Enquiries and bookings: Jane Miller 07962 162 464 or Nicky Toneri 07724 584 198
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Scottish Borders
Learn Tai Chi Chuan - Full week course
22nd - 29th August 2025
Taijiquan
More commonly known as Tai Chi, this full residential week at Samye Ling offers a unique opportunity to learn a full Tai Chi Form.
The program will include the history, development and philosophy of Taijiquan, the names of each individual move, the teaching and practice of the postures, stances and transitions involved in each movement and body alignment.
Study guidelines and a certificate of attendance will be provided on completion of the course.
This course is suitable for beginners and advanced practitioners.
Samye Ling Tibetan Monastery, Scotland
Teachers Refresher Course
6th & 7th September 2025
Details to follow
What’s your element?
26th - 28th September 2025
It is estimated there are over 3000 styles and variances of Qigong practiced worldwide.
Moreover, the common Qigong Forms practiced amount to 56 with approximately 75 early forms that can be found in Chinese Qigong literature that relates to Buddhist, Taoist and Confucianism practice as well as Martial Arts, Ethnic Styles and Medical Qigong.
The 5 Elements Qigong styles are interlaced with Traditional Chinese Medicine and culture.
Over the weekend, we will be exploring and comparing a few of these 5 Element Qigong Forms and their effect on daily health maintenance with regular practice.
Samye Ling Tibetan Monastery, Scotland
Qigong on the Holy Island
Friday 10th -13th October 2025
Embroidered Lace Qigong.
I was introduced to this beautiful Qigong Form many years ago and I consider it to be one of the earliest Forms of my study in Qigong.
Consisting of 8 movements, this Form flows easily from one movement to another, and takes around 10 minutes out of your daily activities to practice to leave you energised and relaxed.
This Form is suitable for beginners and advanced practitioners alike.
Please book via the Holy Island Reception at the link below
Qigongtauk Teacher Foundation Course Final Session 6
7th - 9th November 2025