Qigong & Cookery Workshop
About this Event
As the vibrant, expansive energy of summer transitions into late September, our bodies naturally crave grounding, warmth, and balance. In Oriental Medicine, Autumn marks the beginning of the Metal element, a time centred on the lungs and large intestine, our organs of elimination and renewal.
Join hosts Sib and Nina for an immersive, holistic three-hour experience that fuses mindful, restorative movement with macrobiotic, plant-based cookery designed to prepare your body for the cooler season and winter months ahead.
What to Expect
1. Mindful Movement & Qigong
Clear stagnation and cultivate inner calm through Qigong—a practice of gentle, flowing movements and breathing exercises tailored to assist the Lung and Large Intestine energies, reduce stress, and strengthen your vital organ systems.
2. Seasonal Macrobiotic Cookery
Learn the principles of Autumn eating. Moving away from raw, cooling summer foods, discover how to nourish your body using warming, locally harvested UK produce, whole grains and root vegetables — foods that support lung and digestive health.
Autumn Seasonal Menu
Enjoy a curated, plant-based lunch aligned with macrobiotic principles and the UK’s September harvest:
- Welcome Drink: Warm Apple & Ginger Infusion (crafted with fresh ginger)
- Main Course: Butter Bean Stew (Brown rice, butter beans, leeks, carrots, parsnips, and celeriac, seasoned with fresh thyme and finished with gut-nourishing white miso)
- Accompaniments: Steamed Kale with a creamy Lemon-Tahini dressing
- Note: Ingredients and recipes are subject to adjustment based on seasonal produce availability on the day.
Key Benefits
- Support Respiratory & Digestive Health: Enjoy dishes designed specifically to nourish the lungs and balance gut health ahead of winter.
- Clear Stagnation: Release stored tension and refresh your energy through targeted breathing and movement.
- Reduce Stress: Cultivate deep mental clarity and physical stillness in a supportive community space.
- Practical Wisdom: Learn how to apply macrobiotic cooking principles at home using accessible, local ingredients.
Event Details
- Saturday, 26th September 2026
- 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- £20 fee for over 16 year olds (plus 20% Early Bird if booking in August)
- Project Abundance, The Green Backyard (PE2 8AT). Free limited parking available, and flat paths for accessibility.
- Dietary Notes: 100% Plant-Based
🎟️ Early Bird Discount: Book during August to save 20%! Secure your ticket for £16.00 before standard pricing (£20.00) applies from 1st September.
BOOK TODAY, SPACES ARE LIMITED.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 18.04 to GBP 22.38
