Touching stillness: Tai-Ji course (May 2009)
Posted by tfootitt on February 16, 2009
Spring Tai Ji Retreats : 1st – 3rd/5th May ‘09 on Holy Isle Isle of Arran. Scotland 2009 “EMBRACING TIGER, RETURNING TO MOUNTAIN” With the form of the Five Elements and the First Circle as our base, we share the practice of joyful mindfulness, embracing with loving kindness whatever comes our way. By letting go of the cherishing of our likes and dislikes and by surrendering to the moment, T’ai-Ji will spontaneously express itself. “it is in the non-doing that the mind’s essential peace is revealed”.
No previous experience necessary. This retreat focuses on the practice of mindfulness through T’ai-Ji movement, relaxation and breathing exercises, sitting and walking meditation, emphasising the integration of this practice in daily life. 1st – 3rd May: starting on Friday 1st May with lunch at Holy Island and finishes Sunday 3rd after lunch, arriving in Ardrossen at 5.35pm. Cost: £ 230 1st – 5th May: for those wishing to go deeper into the practice we continue on the 3rd and finish on Tuesday the 5th with an afternoon session, arriving at Ardrossen at 8.15pm. Cost : £ 380 Cost incl.: full board, tuition fees, return ferry travel from Ardrossen to Holy Isle
Ad Brugman has been practising mindfulness meditation and T’ai-Ji since 1975. In “The T’ai-Ji Dance of Life” these practices come together in a unique blend as evolved over a period of more than 25 years of teaching in the UK and abroad.
Enquiries and bookings: Ad Brugman at tel.: 01873 860 207 and e-mail: ad.brugman@ukonline.co.uk www.touchingstillness.co.uk
Holy Isle Project and the Centre for World Peace & Health are located off the south west coast of Scotland, just off the Isle of Arran. Officially designated as a sacred site, it has spiritual significance for people of all faiths. www.holyisle.org
Jenny said
I’ll let you know when the next course is. I get the sense you both would fit in nicely to the ever growing tai ji family that gather every year. And Spring is always such a beautiful time on the island. All the wild animals with their weans (‘little ones’ in English). And the veg and flower gardens begin to bloom.
Please spread the word to any one you think may enjoy its beauty and peace and in need of retreat in a special part of the country. xxx
tfootitt said
Hi Jenny,
Yes, it’s really sad news about the school.
It’s not looking like we’ll be able to make it this time Jenny but thanks for your kind offer
If circumstances change I’ll get back to you.
Hope everything is going well for you in Glasgow.
Love
Tx
Jenny said
Good afternoon Tracy. Hope all is well with you. I heard the Shiatsu school has closed / is closing down there – sorry to hear that.
So its not long til I go to the Holy Isle for some tai ji with my dear teacher, Ad Brugman. Do you think you are going to make it up here? It would be great to see some Midlands folk up this neck of the woods and share the Spring time blooming on the island. If you can come and want somewhere to stay the night before in Glasgow, let me know.
Take care and much love, Jenny x