From 2016 to 2019, we organized a training week in Spain for those who had taken the Hold Qi Up course with us. On all occasions, we were in Almuñécar, on the Spanish Costa del Sol, at the same hotel where we felt very comfortable. Located right on the beach, with a view over the Mediterranean Sea.
The pandemic stopped the trips, but this year we made a new attempt. The interest was great; in the end, we were 33 people who participated in the trip. We trained on the beach in the morning, a pleasant experience where you can hear the waves. The afternoons are free for personal activities, and in the mornings and evenings we train in our beautiful room at the top of the hotel, with a magnificent view.
One day we went on an excursion to one of the small white villages high up in the mountains. Fresh air and wonderful views.
The days went by quickly, the field was strong, and the well-being was high. Everyone went home in good spirits and with fond memories. The evaluation we conducted showed very good results; one could give a rating between 1 and 7 on various questions. 1 was very poor and 7 very good. The lowest average on any of the questions was 6.39. People could also write their opinions freely, anonymously, and many expressed their gratitude that we organized the trip and their desire to come back again. After returning home, several participants registered for the Summer Course.
From the participants’ comments:
Calm
“When I came here, I wanted to get the noise in my head under control, to find calm. And I have found calm and it feels so incredibly good.”
“The calm that has settled in makes me hardly think about my problems.”
“When I came here, I was in pain, tired, and angry. But I have undergone a transformation during the course that has done me a lot of good. Beneficial and has brought more calm.”
“The day becomes better and calmer if I exercise in the morning, and I have received help with my shoulders. Grateful that we organized the course in Spain again.”
New level
“I haven’t taken any longer courses before and was worried. I haven’t had the patience and only trained sporadically even though I have seen results. This course has lifted qigong to a new level, now I look forward to the training. A fantastically good course and good instructor.”
Joy of life
“Qigong has given me life and joy of life back from a bottom level. It has become easier to walk during the course.”
Enjoyed every second
“Completely fantastic training and community and also time for rest. I have enjoyed every single second. When you can enjoy the training, you relax more, and the training goes deeper. A deepening even if you have taken a summer course before, to focus on relaxation and train in a different way. If you have taken a basic course before, this course helps to try training more.”
“A nice week and an inclusive group, it has been so nice to meet everyone. I have dreamed vividly every night and enjoyed the training.”
Stronger
“Fantastic week, rest + serious training. I feel stronger than I was before I came here.”
Viking disease
“I have problems with Viking disease, so in the mornings I had to help to pry my fingers open, now one morning when I woke up during the course, the fingers were open by themselves and I didn’t have to do anything.”
