Women’s & Qigong Retreat

with Sheila Cullen Deborah Davis Sheila Cullen & Deborah Davis Sheila Cullen is a certified yoga teacher and Deborah Davis, Lac, MAOM, acupuncturist, has been living and practicing yoga for over qigong instructor, and medical intuitive, has been 25 years. She began teacher certification in involved in alternative medicine for more than 30 1992 with Hart Lazer, who taught her the fine years, focusing on women’s health. She is author art of based on mindful alignment. of Women’s Qigong for Health and Longevity: A Sheila has since delved deeply into the quiet Practical Guide for Women Forty and Older. Her contemplative practices taught to her by Sarah new DVD series on women’s qigong accompany Powers, Nischala Joy Devi and Rod Stryker, her book and are for women in different stages further enhancing her knowledge of , of their lives from young to saging women. Her Restorative and Yoga Nidra. Sheila is certified in popular instructional DVD, The Spirit of Qi Gong, Yoga of the Heart (deep relaxation for cardiac & was named one of the top qigong resources by cancer care) and was recently certified in Divine Spirituality and Health magazine. Sleep Yoga Nidra with Jennifer Reis at . Sheila is also a Registered Respiratory Deborah teaches women’s qigong internationally Therapist who at times works in a Critical Care/ and is a medical intuitive with clients worldwide. Trauma Center in Toronto. She has practiced various forms of alternative healing—herbal medicine, acupuncture, Sheila is passionate about combining and hypnotherapy, massage, and psychic readings. sharing her knowledge of the “east meets west” In 1990, she began studying medical qigong healing modalities of yoga, anatomy, breath under Dr. Wang, a Chinese surgeon/pathologist work and meditation. From the depth of her and Buddhist qigong master. They ran a medical March 22 – 29, 2014 own personal practice and study, she creates a qigong clinic in Santa Barbara, Ca. where she compassionate atmosphere that nourishes the witnessed cancers go into remission, tumors body, mind, heart and spirit of her students. disappear and many miraculous healings. in Pacific Mexico Through gentle guidance, awareness of alignment and ease of breath she creates a safe Deborah’s passion is to teach women how to heal environment that nurtures an overall sense of and empower themselves through qigong and STEP OUT OF THE FAST LANE AND INTO peace, increased mobility and strength. intuitive healing. She will be available for private THE BLISS OF A WEEK OF PEACE & RELAXATION sessions at the retreat. Restore & Renew! Mar de Jade, Chacala, Mexico Daily Activities* Cost March 22–29th, 2014 A Typical Day will Consist of: Register before November 15 for Early Bird Rates Spring is the auspicious time of year when nature 8:00AM — MORNING YOGA PRACTICE begins to crack through the quiet dormancy of Retreat Registration & Cost winter and break open her joyful artist palette of 9:30AM — BREAKFAST Please register early to join Sheila and Deborah for color, texture and fragrance. Like nature, we too this rejuvenating week at Mar De Jade. Spaces for the have the opportunity to explore our inner seeds of 10:45AM — QIGONG PRACTICE retreat are limited and will most likely be filled well in potential. advance. FREE TIME Daily yoga and qigong will focus on rejuvenation, Possibilities are infinite! Relax on the beach, swing in a Please note: retreat registration is available through relaxation and techniques for self-healing for hammock, sea kayaking, snorkeling, massages. There Sheila Cullen (Canadians) or Deborah Davis (U.S.). women. Learn healing sounds to detoxify the body, will be optional trips to see whales, explore the jungle, Room reservation is available through Mar De Jade both emotionally and physically; meditations to and shop in local markets. (see below). balance the chakras; slow and deep yoga routines for cultivating stillness, strength and inner listening; 5:00PM — AFTERNOON PRACTICE EARLY BIRD/BEFORE NOV. 15, 2013: $550 USD and women’s qigong to balance hormones, revitalize AFTER NOV. 15, 2013: $625 USD health, and slow aging. 7:00PM — GROUP DINNER Includes delicious food harvested from Mar de Jade’s Tuition also includes your transportation to and from Location own organic farm, local fish and seafood. Vegan and the Puerto Vallarta Airport and is payable by credit This retreat will be held at Mar de Jade located in vegetarian option available at every meal. card at womensqigong.com or by cheque made out to Chacala in the beautiful Pacific Mexico. You will fly Deborah Davis. into Puerto Vallarta and be transported 90 minutes AFTER DINNER north to your week of bliss. Beach bonfires, the moon and stars, Qi Dance, share in Room Reservation the company of like-minded friends A block of rooms is reserved at Mar de Jade (mardejade.com) for our retreat including a nice *Sample only—schedule may change slightly. Classes are variety with prices ranging from $110 to $180 per suitable for all levels. The group schedule is intended to night. Please reserve early to ensure getting the support your personal practice so we encourage you to room you want, as rooms are already being booked always participate as you wish. for next winter. Your accomodations will include three exceptionally delicious meals each day and use of all facilities. For more information please call Deborah at (541) 897-0008, email [email protected] or visit womensqigong.com.