The Sage and the Dragon
This five day/four night immersion, combining movement, meditation and mystical exploration, will traverse our inner landscape, finding the places needing transformation, nourishment and equanimity. Providing the safety and support to navigate our inner territory with the super-powers of gentleness and compassion. We also look at Spontaneous qi gong and the transformative power of allowing qi to move in our systems unbound.
This retreat is open to beginners through to seasoned practitioners - some knowledge of the Elemental Alchemy qi gong system is a bonus but not necessary.
Elemental Alchemy is a way to open to a deeper and richer connection to the life force within the human system and within nature. In particular to listen and be aware of the subtle power of your health and become aware of movements of qi within your body and mind. Learn to heal yourself and others with this profound training system.
This retreat will be at the beautiful AIO WIRA Retreat Centre in the Waitakere Ranges, West of Auckland. New Zealand. Deep in the forest this centre has a pure, magical quality, with a beautiful river for dips, a dedicated meditation temple and a sauna and spa. It is within a short 10min drive to the beautiful Bethells beach. The rooms are simply appointed with a few single rooms (while stocks last) and twin shares.
Our retreat will be catered by the wonderous Holly Waugh and will include delicious vegetarian kai.
Healing sessions are also be available at extra cost to add to your retreat experience - including: Reiki with Rebekah, Energy Alchemy healing with Willa…
“ALWAYS be yourself - unless you can be a Dragon - and then - ALWAYS be a dragon!”
Meet our guides
WILHEMEENA ISABELLA MONROE
For the last 25 years Wilhemeena has been empowering others to step into sacredness, self-trust and self-love. She has held space as the founder and priestess of the SOUL CENTRE for over 18 years and has created foundational programmes for healing, wellness, empowerment and creativity. Including founding the Elemental Alchemy - Qi Gong and Energy Medicine Training Academy and the SOUL + SOMA practitioner training.
She has been working in wellness and the healing arts for over two decades, her clinical practice includes Biodynamic Craniosacral therapy, massage, movement therapy, energy (qi gong) healing, shamanic healing, plant medicine and spiritual mentorship. She has worked with a multitude of clients and brings her wide knowledge of the sacred healing arts and somatic movement arts to her practice.
She holds retreats and workshops worldwide and currently resides in Matakana, Auckland, New Zealand where she runs the SOUL CLINIC. She is a poet and dancer and her first poetry book - Dancing with Angels is in it’s second release. For more info see www.mswilla.com
REBEKAH ELIZABETH
Rebekah is an Elemental Alchemy qi gong enthusiast, reiki master, breathwork facilitator, martial artist and creative. With a calling to be in service to those around her, Rebekah has dived head first into numerous passions; theatre making, art, working as an Audio Describer for the Blind and Low Vision community, vocal coaching, personal training and teaching karate.
Beginning a journey of falling in love with her body and her life; Rebekah started practicing
meditation, energy work and somatic practices to deepen that connection and love. This led to her desire to share her gifts that she discovered. She studied the Japanese healing art of reiki, and began a transformational study of qi gong with SOUL Centre where she now assistant facilitates on their qi gong teacher training program.
Rebekah’s in-depth study and devotional practice of vibrational medicine has shown her that everyone has the power within them to heal themselves, to come home to their bodies and the earth, to create a strength that stretches across body, mind and spirit. Rebekah currently offers in person and distance reiki healing.
OUR CATERER: Holly Waugh
Holly is a plant-based caterer – a lover of cooking, gardening and sewing, her creations are rooted in sustainability, connection and earth-based practices.
She weaves together wholesome, vibrant, and nourishing plant-based kai for retreats and wellness events, crafted with care and intention.
Guided by the seasons and inspired by the garden, Holly works with organic, locally sourced, homegrown or wild foraged produce to create meals that honour the land and celebrate its abundance – food that not only sustains, but connects and uplifts.
