Qi Medicine: A Silent Qigong and Tea Ceremony Retreat
With Stephanie Nosco and Catherine (Cat) Reynolds
October 11 - 15, 2025
Experience the medicine of qigong, tea, and nature on this transformative inner journey back to yourself.
Join Qigong teacher, author, and psychotherapist Stephanie Nosco, alongside tea ceremonialist Catherine Reynolds, for this special silent retreat that will explore the art of Qigong and the mindful practice of tea ceremony. We will practice in social silence, encouraging the Shen (mind/attention) to drop deeper into the body so we can listen to our own intuitive capacities and potential for healing. Nature will be one of our teachers, providing a serene backdrop as we engage in outdoor Qigong practice, which will be foundational for our learning.
Drawing from the disciplines of Chinese Medicine, Medical Qigong, Five Element theory, and Buddhism, this immersive retreat invites you to reconnect with your natural energetic flow. You will learn how your body’s energy (or qi) can help balance the five major yin organs: the heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, and lungs, while exploring practices to counteract emotional and spiritual imbalances that lead to physical tension in the body.
The retreat blends guided Qigong sessions, silent meditation and reflection, meridian stretching and self-acupressure sessions, and daily tea ceremonies—each featuring thoughtfully chosen teas that support the themes and practices explored in our movement sessions. By the end of the retreat, you will have the skills and confidence to integrate these practices into your daily life, learning the Taoist 5 Qigong set and the basic structure of Qigong practices.
Restore your energetic vitality, awaken your body’s energy, and trust your inner compass.
Program Highlights
- Active daily qigong session, using the Taoist 5 Qigong set (outdoors when possible)
- Explore some of the animal forms from the Qigong animal frolics
- Daily tea ceremony
- Yin yoga or meridian stretching practice and guided meditation/inquiry
- Silent meditation and gentle healing sound meditation practices
- Learn the 3 basic qigong principles of how to structure your individual qigong sequence at home
Testimonial
“I was dealing with some grief and stress and doing Qi gong and sharing tea in a beautiful place felt like it would be just what I needed. It turned out even better than I imagined. I was held by silence and the whole program. I couldn’t recommend more highly!”- Doren Day
Daily Schedule
A detailed schedule will be emailed to you about 30 days prior to your program. Click here to view a sample program schedule.
About the Presenters
Stephanie Nosco
Stephanie Nosco is a psychotherapist, somatic educator, and dedicated practitioner and student of Qigong, yoga, Chinese medicine, Buddhism, and depth psychology. Residing on the beautiful Vancouver Island, she draws inspiration from her dreams, nature, and the wisdom of the five elements to explore the complexities of the human experience. Her teaching approach weaves together ancient […]
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Catherine (Cat) Reynolds
Catherine (Cat) Reynolds is a Tea Ceremonialist and Nature Mystic. She is an Animist, a follower of the Way, and a daughter of the Mystery. She is a writer, a poet, a storyteller, and often has green-stained fingers and dirt on the soles of her feet from being out in the garden or foraging in […]
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