ACTIVITIES MARCH-JUNE 2012

ACTIVITIES MARCH-JUNE

MARCH

16 - 18
EQUINOX - TIME TO BALANCE ONESELF
QIGONG... SHIATSU...
WITH ROLANDO GEIDER - CODE QQ

Shiatsu is a traditionnal massage from Japan. The pressure is realized by the fingers though its origin is the centre of the Self (Hara), opening in such a way a path towards the conscious fusion with the universal Chi.
Rolando Geider studied at the Shiatsu European School in the line of Masunaga Sensei (Zen Shiatsu). Also practices Qi Gong and Reiki and studies Chinese Traditional Medicine at the Nei Jing/Tian School. Lives in Sevilla.

APRIL

FRIDAY 30 MARCH - SUNDAY 8 APRIL
ZEN MEDITATION RETREAT (EASTER SESSHIN)
WITH SHINGAN (FRANCIS) - CODE SZ1

A sesshin is an intensive period of meditation, open to all, experienced practitioners or beginners, though it might be advisable to have previous experience or have followed some introduction course.
“The most important basis for our sesshin is not rules but silence. Usually we are too stuffed with rubbish and noises (our thoughts, ideas and logics). We can easily waste our whole life in vain by following and trusting them. To come back to the silence of our original sitting position is therefore our task. The work period is also an important opportunity to practise moving Zen in your own deep silence. Please be mindful and peaceful whatever you do and wherever you are. Just do one thing at one time with your whole cosmos. Nothing else. “ Hôgen
Shingan Francis Chauvet is director of Jikô An under the spiritual guidance of Zen Master Hôgen Yamahata.

13 - 15
INTRODUCTION TO ZEN
WITH SHINGAN (FRANCIS) - CODE IZ1

In the introductory course, basic instructions will be given about zazen and other zen practices according to the teachings of Zen Master Hôgen Yamahata (Soto Zen School).

FRIDAY 27 APRIL - TUESDAY 1 MAY
ZEN MEDITATION RETREAT
WITH SHINGAN (FRANCIS) - CODE SZ2

MAY

4 - 6
BIODANCE
WITH ISABEL AGUILAR & MARCELINA LOPEZ - CODE BD

11 - 13
FAMILY CONSTELLATIONS
WITH TERESA BUCERO - CODE CF

18 - 20
REIKI 1ST DEGREE
WITH GLENN JONATHANS - CODE RK

JUNE

1 - 3
INTRODUCTION TO ZEN
WITH SHINGAN (FRANCIS) - CODE IZ2

15 - 17
YOGA
WITH JUAN CARLOS MARQUEZ - CODE YO

Practicing Hatha Yoga (Physical postures), Bhakti Yoga (Yoga of the Heart), Karma Yoga (Yoga in action) and Silence.
“Through Yoga the body is adorned with grace, beauty, strength, energy and firmness.” YOGASUTRA III, 47
Juan Carlos Marquez is the director of the Sadhana School of Yoga in Sevilla.

All the courses will begin in the evening of the first day mentioned (dinner at 9.30 pm) and end after lunch on the last day.

This spring, Francis Shingan will conduct Zen meditation weekends in different places of Andalucía and Portugal:

- from March 23 to 25, at Centro Sadhana, Sevilla. Contact Juan Carlos, 954.22.96.42.
- from June 8 to 10, in Almancil (Algarve) Portugal. Contact: info@quintadacalma.com

Weekends open to all, beginners or not.

Jikô An is a non-profit making centre. It means that the prices we suggest only cover food and lodging, maintenance, organisation and the teachers’ travel expenses (according to each one’s economical situation):
28 Euros /day, student or unemployed
31 Euros /day, low income
34 Euros /day, high income

Free donation for the activities. We have a donation box at your disposition to help the
teachers to keep sharing their practices.

We offer you simple accomodation and vegetarian food.

Please bring your sleeping bag, a flashlight and comfortable clothing for the practice.

To book:
1) Pre-reservation by phone or email.
2) In case of availability, the booking will be effective after sending a bank transfer of 20€ for a weekend course (90€ for SZ1 retreat, 40€ for SZ2 retreat) to the bank account of Caja Granada nº IBAN ES60 2031 0354 6101 0001 0165/CECAESMM031, indicating your name and course code number.
3) Confirmation by phone at least 7 days before the beginning of the course. If not, automatic cancellation and no refund.