WINTER WEEKEND RETREAT 

 Which February Weekend Will You Choose?  

We’re planning our serene Winter Retreat and want your input! We have one of two options.

February 7–9

or

February 21–23

 Message me directly or email innerpeaceqigong@icloud.com to let us know your preferred weekend.

Step Into Stillness

Don’t Miss Our Winter Retreat. 

Take a pause from life’s busyness and join us in a peaceful sanctuary. Let this be your time to:

Rest deeply

Reconnect with your inner self

Find clarity and renewal

At our Winter Weekend Retreat in beautiful King City, ON, you’ll experience:

> Gentle Qigong practices to restore balance

> Heart-centered meditations to nurture peace

> Insightful teachings & Q&A with Hae Kwang Sunim

> Healing energy work in a loving, supportive space

> Spacious moments of silence and reflection

Email innerpeaceqigong@icloud.com to reserve your spot or join the interest list.

Spaces fill up fast, so don’t wait!

Take this opportunity to escape, reconnect, and rediscover the peace that resides within you.

 DM or email innerpeaceqigong@icloud.com to let us know which weekend works best for you.

We can’t wait to share this transformative journey together.

 “Find the stillness within. Reclaim your center. Let this retreat be your time.” 

About: 

We will come together for our next retreat soon!

> To get on the interest list email us at innerpeaceqigong@icloud.com 

This retreat includes some segments of silence.

Where: We are coming together in King City, On. 

Retreat Location: It’s All About You

Address: 14550 Dufferin St, King City, ON L7B 1K5. Ontario

Details:   Arrive anytime after 4pm on Friday (to check in, relax and enjoy the views).  Contact us if you would like to arrive earlier.

The ‘Going Into Silence’ Retreat includes Inner Peace Qigong Classes but it’s built around a larger container of ‘silence’, ‘meditation’ and guided inner life practices.  Includes provate one on one Q&A time with Sunim and group discussions.  It’s a great chance to take time for yourself, to be kind to yourself, to turn inward and bathe in the silence.

Because we wish to keep the retreat small and intimate (we will limit it to about 8 TO 10 people only) we will no doubt fill up quick. For this reason we will offer it on a first response basis (I will reply with more information once I get your email.  Your payment is what holds your spot - see below). 

Food: We believe in healthy food (and in making it DELICIOUS!)  Breakfasts include yogurts, berries, Keto granola, flax, nuts, healthy hot cereal blends, eggs, nut milk, cream, organic coffee, etc.  In addition, retreatants can bring their own food and / or are invited to bring a favourite dish or two as well.   An added option - - Good News! We just negotiated a deep discount with Mango Tree Authentic Thai Eatery (One of the BEST ‘Authentic’ Thai Food Restaurants).  

For just an added $45 + hst Per Person you can get  a  delicious,  memorable ‘full’ Saturday lunch and Dinner, Plus Sunday lunch which we will be warmed and set out for you.   They are making several amazing items including their famous Immune Boosting ‘Tom Yum SOUP’.  Some say the food alone is worth attending for!  

Meals are prepared and laid out by our mindful volunteers.  

See Link Below For King City Retreat Photos 

https://www.meetup.com/innerpeaceqigong/photos/33795556/

Silent Retreat Schedule
Friday

Arrive and Room Check In any time after 4 p.m. 

At 6 p.m. we enter ‘Touching Silence’ and Resting The Nervous System ‘Inner Peace Qigong’ which concludes with opening Guided Meditation. (Join us in the Meditation Hall). 

7:40 p.m. Mindful Walking to the Residence: 

Community tea, Tom Yum Thai Soup and some light snacks are provided in silence at this time. 

Meeting in the Meditation Hall 8:30 p.m. Meditation Orientation / Instructions.  (Always new tools and trainings. Keep going deeper).

9:00 p.m. Meditation
9:30 p.m. Meditation Ends Retire for the evening 

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Saturday 

7 a.m. Coffee (tea) is on
8 a.m. Guided Meditation (Meditation Hall) 

8:40 a.m. Breakfast / Break 

10 a.m. Zen Light Stretching ‘Shigosen’ (しごせん) ‘Meridian Clearing’ with Sunim (optional) 

11 a.m. Break 

11:30 a.m. Self-guided Meditation, contemplative practice or Walking Meditation 

12:45 p.m. Lunch/Break 

2 p.m. Guided Meditation, contemplative practice or Walking Meditation 

2:40 p.m. Break 

2:55 p.m. Self-guided Meditation, contemplative practice or Walking Meditation 

3:35 p.m. Break

3:45 p.m. Inner Peace Qigong 5:15 p.m. Dinner/Break 

7:15 p.m. Silent Self Guided Meditation in the residence / front room or Satsang in the meditation hall. 

8:45 p.m. Break

9 p.m. Guided Meditation * 9:30 p.m. Meditation Ends 10 p.m. Retire 

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Sunday 

7 a.m. Coffee (tea) is on
8 a.m. Guided Meditation (Meditation Hall) 8:40 a.m. Breakfast/Break 

10 a.m. ‘Touching Silence’ and Resting The Nervous System ‘Inner Peace Qigong’ which concludes with opening Guided Meditation. (Meditation Hall). 

11:40 a.m. Break 

12:00 a.m. Self-guided Meditation, contemplative practice or Walking Meditation 

12:45 p.m. Lunch/Break (Silence Ends)

3 p.m. Departure

Optional to attend: Sharing after lunch. 

*Subject to change

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Our retreats are subject to space availability.

This retreat is led by Hae Kwang Sunim.  For Sunims Bio please see the website, www.innerpeaceqigong.com 

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DOUBLE GETAWAY

Register with a friend / spouse or register alone and get paired with another woman (or another male if available). If registering with a friend / spouse, please register both spots at the same time.

$449.00 CAD + tax (each spot) 

Yes, I want to take advantage of the Thai Health Food Option (Saturday lunch and dinner, Sunday Lunch for only an added $45 + tax).

Total  

$449.00 + $45 + hst = $494.00 + hst = $558.22

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PRIVATE SOLO SPOT

Retreat registration for one spot, coming solo.

Enjoy your own private solo spot.

$549.00 CAD + tax (private spot)

Yes, I want to take advantage of the Thai Health Food Option (Saturday lunch and dinner, Sunday Lunch for only an added $45 + tax.

Total  

$549.00 CAD + $45 + hst = $671.22

(Funds can be e-transferred to innerpeaceqigong@icloud.com once official regostration opens.

For credit card one can pay through Meetup but there is a Meetup processing fee.  We suggest Paying by e-transfer to save. 

Option 2 - Meetup Pay: If paying when registering on a Meetup page there is a meetup fee of 3.7% + $1.25. Total if paying through Meetup is $671.22 + $26.09 = $697.31

Option 3 - PayPal Pay: You can also pay through PayPal. Our Paypal account can be found through haekwang108@gmail.com. The Paypal fee is 3.49% processing fee + $0.49. Total if paying through PayPal is $695.14

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Please reach out any time.  To attend at this location one must be in good health and able to handle the stairs.

Questions?  innerpeaceqigong@icloud.com

"Stand still. 

The trees ahead and the bushes beside you

Are not lost. 

Wherever you are is called Here, 

And you must treat it as a powerful stranger, 

Must ask permission to know it and be known. 

The forest breathes. Listen. It answers, 

I have made this place around you, 

If you leave it you may come back again, saying Here.

No two trees are the same to Raven. 

No two branches are the same to Wren. 

If what a tree or a bush does is lost on you, 

You are surely lost. Stand still. 

The forest knows Where you are. 

You must let it find you.”

― David Wagoner

Retreats (King City)

Following travel policies of Ontario, registration is for retreat services, programming & meals. Accommodation is not allowed to be included in retreat pricing however, accommodation for the retreat is graciously donated from the venue. Rooms are booked separately after retreat registration. **There will be no further accommodation costs that will be owing.  Again, due to travel laws of Ontario, this is the way retreats need to be legally set up, advertised and organized as I cannot legally sell accommodation as a retreat leader. 

Investment: 

Due at time of registration: $275 + HST ($310.75)  | Non-refundable deposit to hold your spot.  For now please just send an email to join the interest list at innerpeaceqigong@icloud.com

Final payment is due 4 weeks before the event. Funds can be sent all at once if preferred.

E-transfer instructions:  Please send e-transfer to

> innerpeaceqigong@icloud.com

Please include the word 'retreat' when sending funds

Cancellation/Refund policy: 

We are striving to keep members cost low. Due to limited retreat spots and costs to cover retreat, no refunds are available if cancelling 30 days or less prior to retreat.    No transfer of dates available. If one spot is cancelled in a shared room, the room becomes open for another (same sex)  registration.  Its advisable to always get trip / event cancelation insurance for any travel and retreat events.

If retreat is cancelled for any reason, a full refund is provided.

Fall 2024 Retreat Dates TBD 

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Retreat provides a precious opportunity for rest and deep rejuvenation, allowing you to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life. It offers a serene and tranquil environment, where you can delve into inner life practice without the usual interruptions, granting you the chance to learn profound meditation techniques and replenish your life force energy, Qi. 

Going into retreat is a great gift we can all give ourselves.  

Making The Inner Life a Priority.  

Master Qigong Modalities and Inner Life Tools.  

Connect with like minded hearts…. 

It's a GIFT for the HEART.

Join Us

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October Blog Post -

 
Embracing the Profound Tranquility of Deep Stillness and Meditation 💎🙏 ❤️ 

We are just back from our Qigong Fall Retreat, a magnificent journey towards rediscovering the serenity within our hearts. This retreat was not merely a temporal interlude; it unfolded as a healing voyage touching various dimensions of our existence. Gratitude fills my heart for the deep sharing and the many special moments with friends and the opportunity to nurture the spirit. 

We're excited to announce that our next sanctuary for the soul will take place from February 9th to 11th, 2024. In keeping with the essence of intimate connection, we limit our retreats to a select group of 8 to 9 individuals. To secure your place in this sacred space, we encourage you to register early. You can get on the interest list simply by sending an email to innerpeaceqigong@icloud.com.

 🌠💫 There's a myriad of compelling reasons to make retreats an integral part of your life's rhythm. Deep stillness and silence, as experienced in our retreats, bestow invaluable benefits. The practices shared leads to a measurable reduction in cortisol levels, a reset of the nervous system, enhanced sleep quality, lower blood pressure, and heart rate regulation, as observed and shared by our cherished participants during the recent retreat. These tangible transformations contribute to overall healing. 

Beyond the physiological, retreating offers a unique opportunity to dwell in the present moment. By becoming mindful of our thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations without the burden of judgment or analysis, we embark on a profound journey of self-discovery. This heightened self-awareness empowers the mind and fosters empathy, both towards oneself and others. It kindles the flames of creativity by providing mental respite from the ceaseless information processing, thereby improving cognitive functioning. 

🌟 Spending time is silence and tapping into Qigong meditation and deeper tranquility, stimulates neural development in the hippocampus region of the brain. This supports mental health and cognitive capabilities, promoting a more fulfilled existence. Mindfulness, as cultivated in these serene retreats, unveils the depths of our true-self and amplifies our empathy towards others, ultimately guiding us towards a more enriched life. 

🌟 In a world inundated with noise, scientific studies have underscored the detrimental impact of ongoing external stimulation on cognitive health: Scientific American - Ask the Brain's Background Noise. Take time for yourself and touch into silence regularly. I consider it a profound honor to share the retreat and training experiences with our Sangha, our spiritual community. There are just so many reasons to go into silence and meditation with a heart centred community: 141 Benefits of Meditation. 

🌟🌀 As we journey deeper into the realm of stillness and meditation, let us collectively nurture our inner peace and awaken our fullest potential. May the gentle whispers of serenity guide us on our path of self-discovery and healing. Thank-You to share this Fall Retreat with me. I feel renewed and grateful.. 

🙏 ❤️ 
 

For more information feel free to reach out to me at innerpeaceqigong@icloud.com