My dear friends,

Greetings to you, my friends and fellow travelers on this mysterious journey called a human life.

It is now one year since I last connected with you.

Let me first renew my wishes to you of radiant health, joy, love, and peace of mind. 

The times are such that they require from us a very special care of our being on all levels.

I am writing to you from south India, at the foot of the sacred Mountain called Arunachala, said to be the primordial teacher, who teaches through the power of Silence. I have again and again come to be in the presence of The Mountain for the past 30 years. This is also where Swaha and I met 26 years ago. It is a wonderfully auspicious place to reconnect with you and share what our next magical event will be.

The retreat we have been leading in the Azores last October 2025 has been pure wonder. Upon the demand of a few participants, we feel compelled to come back to the very same place this coming October 2026.

You can have a very good idea of what has been lived and of what to expect in a short video where Swaha has captured the essence of what was lived.

Qigong will of course be the main subject, but we will expand the connection with the Source of infinite pure energy of the universe as infinite Intelligence responding to our call. 

The focus will be more on activation and appreciation and less on basic teaching, as most participants now have already a good basis in the fundamental of the forms. 

By bringing our life sustaining systems in their greatest balance, we will then be safely empowered to face the circumstances of this turbulent time. 

We will awaken the soft power that heals and transfigures, so that it takes residence in the body, welcoming the frequency of love, joy, beauty, effortlessness, peace and freedom.

We will dedicate our attention to connect with the Energy Field of who we are, of our group of friends and participants, of practitioners world wide, past, present and future. An ambitious program, open to the Infinite Intelligence of the Source.

The retreat will happen again in the same location as last year:

San Miguel island in the Azores, this group of islands half way in the Atlantic Ocean between Portugal and the US. The island vibrates with the very unique energy of being volcanic and subtropical, a mix of Costa Rican exuberant vegetation and volcanic Iceland, with a number of delightful hot springs in magnificent nature.

We will also be again in the 15th century Franciscan convent turned into a high end retreat center. It was built in the 15th century entirely according to sacred geometry and golden ratio. This triggers a sense of presence, of well being, of harmony, that is the most perfect basis to be open to receive from the Source of all life what your system is most ready for.

The retreat will be from Saturday October 3rd until Saturday 10th 2026.

As in all previous retreats, Qigong teaching and practice will happen in the morning, and afternoons will be dedicated to discover the magnificence of the island and treat yourself to a variety of exquisite natural hot springs, and optional dolphin and whale watching.

The teaching program will include revisiting all of the 18 Lohan Hands for Health, Vitality and Serenity, these absolute ageless pearls shared by Bodhidharma, the first Zen patriarch, in the 6th century,  together with 6 Lohan Arts for Internal Force and Explosive Energy. We will also experience Awakening Vitality from the lineage of Wisdom Healing Qigong and a few more surprises, with a special emphasis on an enhanced sense of presence, openness and heightened awareness, accessing the core of who we truly are: Pure Awareness.

At the end of the retreat, you will be rejuvenated, radiating harmony within and without, ready to face the unique and troubled circumstances  of our time, healthy, vital and serene.

As we need to confirm the reservation of the Convent, we must already start taking inscriptions. If you decide to participate before March 15th, you can benefit of a 200USD reduction on the whole retreat.

Feel free to contact Swaha for questions or sign up.

From Arunachala Mountain, with love, respect and dedication to Truth.

Feel free to contact Swaha for questions or sign up: 

EMAIL info@pragata.org

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