# Event Details - **Event Name**: Return to Centre: An Earth Element Qigong Mini Retreat - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 12:30 pm - **Event Description**: A gentle morning of Qigong and other nourishing practices, leaving you feeling refreshed, reconnected and re-centred.About this Event..........................This is your invitation to slow down. To reconnect with yourself. To remember what it feels like to simply receive.As we move through the height of summer, the Earth Element invites us to slow down, come home to ourselves and reconnect with a sense of steadiness within.In Five Element Qigong, the Earth Element represents grounding, nourishment, balance and our ability to receive. When this energy is in harmony, we often feel more centred, supported and able to meet life with greater ease.Whether you're completely new to Qigong or already have an established practice, this gentle two-and-a-half-hour retreat offers space to breathe, soften and refill your cup.During our morning together you'll...• Enjoy calming Earth Element Qigong movements (weather permitting, we'll practise in the beautiful garden).• Learn how the Earth Element can support you through:times of transition and changeoverwhelm, worry and overthinkinghealthy digestionfeeling more grounded and emotionally balancedwelcoming abundancelearning to receive support, rest and nourishment• Experience gentle self-massage techniques to awaken the Earth meridians and encourage the smooth flow of energy through the body.• Finish with a beautifully grounding guided meditation, allowing yourself to be completely supported as you rest.You may leave feeling...✨ More calm and deeply relaxed✨ Grounded and centred✨ More spacious in body and mind✨ Better able to navigate change with steadiness✨ Connected to yourself and others✨ Refreshed, nourished and restoredThis morning is an invitation to pause, reconnect with yourself and remember that you don't always have to keep doing more. Sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is simply receive.The Five Element JourneyThis session is the third in a series exploring the five elements of Qigong — Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water.Each retreat stands beautifully on its own, so there is no need to have attended previous sessions. If you missed Wood or Fire, you're warmly welcome to begin here.If you'd like to continue the journey through the remaining elements, discounted series bookings are available.2026 DatesWood — 14 MarchFire — 9 MayEarth — 11 JulyMetal — 12 SeptemberWater — 14 NovemberA Community Pricing ModelThere are a few ticket prices, allowing you to choose what feels manageable for your circumstances.A lower-cost concession ticket is available for those on lower incomes. There are also two 'Pay What You Can' spaces available for anyone who would otherwise be unable to attend.Please Bring• Yoga mat or something comfortable to lie on• Blanket and cushion(s) for your comfort• Journal and penTimingsArrival: 9:45amRetreat: 10:00am–12:30pmClose: 12.30pm - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bristol/return-to-centre-an-earth-element-qigong-mini-retreat/100001991872238485 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, meditation, yoga - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-07-11T08:45:00Z - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Location: Bedminster Quaker Meeting House - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 42, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Bristol - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Bedminster Quaker Meeting House - **lat**: 51.4340735 - **long**: -2.5875822 - **full address**: Bedminster Quaker Meeting House, Wedmore Vale, Bristol, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Return to Centre: An Earth Element Qigong Mini Retreat - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/113001943b25e3ebb2650b2df83b77742073fb5cc77c9b3a12799e91210d6192-rimg-w1200-h675-dca6aa5d-gmir.jpg?v=1782019512 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Return to Centre: An Earth Element Qigong Mini Retreat being held? - **A:** Return to Centre: An Earth Element Qigong Mini Retreat takes place on Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 12:30 pm at Bedminster Quaker Meeting House, Wedmore Vale, Bristol, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Return to Centre: An Earth Element Qigong Mini Retreat? - **A:** Return to Centre: An Earth Element Qigong Mini Retreat is organized by Nikki Cottrell Qigong. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Return to Centre: An Earth Element Qigong Mini Retreat is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bristol, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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