Yoga and Qigong Retreat Weekend
How participants feel they have benefited from this course
The mixture of movement and sitting practices. The outside Qigong Session really helped me to feel connected to nature.
I would highly recommend this weekend to a friend. it felt very nourishing, relaxing and fun. A lovely opportunity to “fill up the cup”
Super timetable which flowed very well
I found the whole weekend beneficial and enjoyed the variety and the way it has been timetabled. I found the tai chi in particular stimulating and fresh,
Mindfulness, Yoga and Qigong all made for a wonderful escape from daily distractions in a beautiful location. The qigong outside was a truly unique experience.
Great for mental and physical health
This weekend has been amazing and one of the most beneficial relaxing weekends of mindfulness. The highlight was practicing outside in nature.
Rich and nourishing
Mindfulness, Qigong & Yoga Retreat Weekend
Whatever age we are, many of us can get stuck in old habits, such as neglecting self-care, not getting enough good quality sleep and forgetting to move in ways that maintain our strength, balance and flexibility. Research evidence suggests that practicing mindfulness with yoga and qigong can help all these issues and increase our confidence, happiness and overall quality of life. As we get older we need to put a little more effort into taking care of ourselves, but this needn’t be difficult. In fact with yoga and qigong it can be quite fun.
During this weekend you will learn some short, easy to do, gentle Chi Yoga and QiGong movements integrated with Mindfulness practice. You will be practicing along as part of a group of like minded people in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.
So if you feel stuck in your old habits why not do something different? Come and join us for a weekend of movement, mindfulness and relaxation. This weekend is open to anyone who wishes to join.
Tutor: Jacky Seery and Amy Copsey
Dates: 13-14 June 2026
Price: £185.00 including manual
Venue: Crichton Central, The Crichton, Bankend Road, Dumfries, DG1 4TA. For more details about the Crichton please click here.
The cafe in Crichton Central is open for food/drinks from 10am until 4pm (last food orders being 3.30pm) and the Bistro in Easterbrook Hall serves food Thursday-Sunday 11am-4pm. Please find the Bistro menu attached here and the cafe menu here to see all the options.
There is an on-site Bankend Bar & Brasserie Holiday Inn, for room rates and availability please click here. Breakfast is served between 7.00am and 10.30am on a weekend and 7.00am- 10.00am on weekdays and dinner between 17.00pm and 21.30pm. There are over 200 complimentary car parking spaces for hotel guests.
Please click here for the evening menu at the Holiday Inn, tables are available to book via the website. Please find here a list of alternative accommodation in the area and there is also Air B & B and booking.com. These are purely suggestions, not personal recommendations.
There is free car parking outside Crichton Central and in the large car park outside Easterbrook Hall. Electric charging points and cycle racks are available outside Crichton Central and across the estate. The number 5 bus route from Dumfries town centre takes you from Great King Street to The Crichton Campus. The venue is a 10-minute car ride from Dumfries train station and 45 minutes from the M6.
Accessible parking spaces and a Changing Places Toilet are available at the venue.
There is a 12 metre swimming pool, sauna and steam room which is open daily from 7am-8pm. Booking is essential and you can pay as you go if you are not staying as a guest, please just book at the Bistro.
Booking: Please contact info@mindfulnessassociation.net
Meet Jacky and find out more in video below.
