ChiRunning emphasizes efficient bio-mechanical running form to reduce the use of muscles while limiting the pounding and pain that the body takes during recreational jogs or competitive runs.
Although running is one of the oldest and most natural human activities, very few of us have been taught how to run well. As Danny Dreyer, founder of ChiRunning and ChiWalking, says, “It is not running that hurts your body; it is the way you run that’s doing the damage.”
ChiRunning goes hand in hand with ChiWalking, a mindful walking technique and fitness program for everyone. With ChiWalking the benefits are manyfold, as you learn to walk from the deep strength of your core and move in a way that prevents injuries.
Bring new depth to your movement, and transform your running and walking from a sport to a mindful practice. By the end of the weekend, you’ll be moving with greater ease and fluidity than you ever imagined possible.
Conditioning your mind is just as important as conditioning your body. Let ChiRunning and ChiWalking help you focus your mind, lift your spirit and open up your flow of chi.
Retreat Details
Location: Stowel Lake Organic Farm, Salt Spring Island, BCDate: Apr 11 - 13, 2014
Time: the retreat starts at 4pm on Friday and ends on Sunday at noon
Instructor: Angela James
Included in the price:
- 2 nights accommodation
- all meals and snacks (the meals are delicious vegetarian cuisine mostly prepared from vegetables grown on the Farm)
- ChiRunning and ChiWalking instruction
Price
$495* – Shared accommodation$595* – Private accommodation
$28* – Pick up and drop off at the ferry terminal (for those who would like to leave their car behind). This also includes a ride to the Market on Saturday afternoon.
*Prices are per person in Canadian dollars, 5% GST will be added.