
3 Day Shaolin Qigong Retreat
📌 St. Davids Bunk Barn, St Davids, Wales, UK
Shaolin by the Sea: Baduanjin Qigong Immersion Weekend
Awaken Your Energy • Master Baduanjin • Immerse in Nature
Summary
Reconnect with Your Body & Nature
Escape to a traditional Welsh farm nestled in the wild beauty of Pembrokeshire Coast National Park for a transformative weekend of Shaolin Qigong, meditation, and mindful movement—guided by Rhys Rogers BSc. Hons, a certified physiotherapist and Shaolin Qigong instructor trained under Grandmaster Shifu Yanzi.
✅ Restore energy with ancient Baduanjin Qigong
✅ Strengthen posture, flexibility, and breathwork
✅ Unplug in nature with coastal swims and fireside stargazing
The Retreat Experience
Why This Retreat?
1. Shaolin Qigong Mastery Learn the 8 Brocades (Baduanjin) with correct martial intent and alignment—taught with a rare blend of physiotherapy precision and Shaolin tradition. This system handed down over 34 Generations incorporates classic postures, Qi circulation, Shaking, Self Massage, Meditation and stretching to holistically enhance Longevity and Vitality.
2. Physio-Informed Movement Your practice will be safe, personalized, and anatomically intelligent—drawing from my 15+ years as a physio to prevent injury and enhance mobility.
3. Nature’s Healing Power
Morning Qigong with coastal
sunrise views
Refreshing wild swimming
Meditative walks through ancient farmland
4. Communal Living, Monastic Spirit
Experience the Shaolin tradition of shared practice and mindful eating in a rustic farm setting.
Family-Style Meals: Enjoy Breakfast Lunch and dinner—locally sourced, seasonal, and prepared to nourish qi (dietary needs accommodated).
Shared Lodging: Sleep in simple, shared farmhouse rooms (bunk beds) to foster connection—like the monks’ communal sangha.
Private Rooms Available on request for those needing solitude.
"In Shaolin, we eat together, train together, and grow together—this retreat carries that spirit."
Programme
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5:00 PM Qigong Introduction
7:00 PM Welcome Dinner + Fireside Meditation
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Sunrise Walk, Swim, Meditation & Breathwork
Shaolin Stretching & Self-Massage
Baduanjin Foundations (Movements 1-8)
Shaking Qigong & Standing Meditation
Sunset Bonfire Stories
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Dawn swim and Breathwork
Seated Meditation and Full Baduanjin Flow
Closing Circle & Takeaways
1:30 PM Farewell Lunch
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Coastal Walk & Meditation
Extended Farm Stay for Deep Relaxation
What Makes This Retreat Special
The weekend offers a carefully balanced blend of both focused learning and informal, relaxed experiences. It provides ample opportunities for not only deepening your knowledge but also for taking a much-needed, rejuvenating break. You might find yourself wanting to spend most of your time engaged in learning and practicing alongside others, or alternatively, you may prefer to enjoy some peaceful, solitary moments. Ultimately, the choice is yours, tailored to whatever you personally need to make the experience most meaningful and restorative.
What's Included in This Package
2 nights accommodation
3 daily delicious and nutritious meals
Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day
Partner work
Learn the 8 Brocades (Baduanjin)
Parking
Wifi connection
3 days / 2 nights
FROM £360
📆 Start Date 📆 End Date
Oct 10th, 2025 Oct 12th, 2025
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Accomodation
St Davids Bunk Barns is situated on the 120 acre working farm of Carn-Nwchwn.
A family run farm with grazing sheep and crops of potatoes, fodder beet and barley.
Carn-Nwchwn’s land abuts the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path and provides panoramic views of the award winning Pembrokeshire Coastline and the Irish Sea. A short walk away is the centre of historical St Davids’, Britain’s Smallest City and its stunning (not to be missed) cathedral.
The farm has direct access to the coastal path with Caerfai Beach to the right of the farm and Caerbwdy beach to the left and plenty of field space for fun and activities.
The rooms are shared, although private rooms are available on request. Indoor and outdoor communal seating spaces for relaxation, as well as a fire pit for enjoying company in nature. All have electricity, wifi and central heating.
The farm boasts a large fully equipped catering kitchen from which the chef produces good, honest, home cooked food. Start your day nourished with your Qigong Brothers and Sisters.