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Practices
Our practices consist of different activities, from systems of movement to stillness meditation,
scientific art forms designed
to work harmoniously our 3 centers (Physical, Emotional & Intellectual)
and enhace time spent cultivating levels of
awareness.
Intensive Retreat schedule
here
Awakening/Energy Sessions
Awareness meditation Sessions,
as developed by our teacher Gailon, are an effective tool to enter an objective state of awareness, whereby the discovery
of our inner nature is facilitated, as well as the nature of the mind is revealed. Our ability to increase
our level of sensitivity to our connection with life energy and consciousness is brought about, not with eyes closed
and in silence, as is done in regular meditation, but with eyes open and by making contact with one another. This
truly is a way of learning how to enter consciousness and how to operate from that space, while remaining connected with others
and aware of everything around and within oneself. Group sessions with Gailon are available twice each
day or can be scheduled by appointment as a private one on one.
Tai Chi
Tai Chi is a series of meditative, self-healing movements based on Chinese teachings
over 6,000 years old, consisting of intricate exercise sequences which are performed in a slow relaxed manner. Tai
Chi literally translates in to Supreme Ultimate Force. Tai Chi is one of the most broadly used
systems of self-care in the world. In China, it is estimated that 200 million people practice Tai Chi everyday. Tai Chi combines dance-like movements,
meditation, mental concentration and breath regulation to enhance the flow of vital force (chi) that animates the body.
Chi circulates in patterns that are closely related to the nervous and vascular system. When executing
Tai Chi movements, a focus is placed upon directing the chi or life force energy through the body, mind and spirit. The
slow, rhythmic movements are very effective in returning the skeletal structure, muscles and organs to their natural alignment,
as well as helping with coordination and balance, improving blood circulation, strengthening the immune system, relieving
stress and promoting overall well-being.
Qigong
Qigong is a practice that
teaches how to recognize and work with one’s own inner energy (life force) by collecting the external
life force (chi) from nature and circulating it throughout one’s body to replenish and strengthen one’s internal
human energy system. This is done through very slow dynamic intentional movements or standing postures
held for a period of time while calmly breathing. The cultivation of chi offers valuable health nurturing
benefits. Qigong is an essential foundation to the practice of Tai Chi.
Silence and solitude
White Cloud Sanctuary
is a perfect place to get quiet and to become really still. In that inner space of silence, it is easy to observe the
frantic business of your mind, your persona's automatic programming and your ego's many faces.
Taking long walks or hikes in the jungle, sitting in one of our many mediation spots set up throughout our property,
listening to the many sounds of nature, observing our animals - seeing programming perfectly at work there or being instilled
if you watch young animals being taught by their mothers. Regardless how you spend your free time at White Cloud,
there is the chance of constantly being aware, present and in tune with Presence and the inner workings of your made
up self.
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