After working for 25 years as an expedition leader and bush adventure therapist in over 80 countries, Adrian’s health began to deteriorate rapidly with symptoms such as extreme fatigue, fibromyalgia, low stress tolerance and depression which forced him to cease all work. These symptoms seemed to defy Adrian’s natural characteristics and Western medicine was unable to correctly find a diagnosis or treatment to provide relief. He relentlessly pursued many costly avenues to find a cure and experienced emotional upheaval as his personal relationship ended.

Discovering Qigong was a turning point in Adrian’s life where he begin to rediscover a sense of energy and vitality. He spent the following 14 years practicing, then studying and finally teaching. Qigong has been the singular therapeutic practice which has supported Adrian’s recovery and return to quality of life. It remains the central focus of his health and lifestyle routine. Adrian has trained widely and is accredited through Open Sky Qi Gong. His sessions are suitable for everybody, regardless of experience or ability, and he is dedicated to supporting others to tap into their inner wisdom, power and increasing self-awareness through the practice of Qi Gong.

Adrian’s deeply personal experience through Qigong group practices is that shared intentions amplify the flow of energy and felt benefits for everyone. Qigong may also enhance the effectiveness of other therapeutic practices that students undertake. In response to an inner calling, Adrian is committed, through his Qigong practice, to create and hold a space for others; facilitating a shared journey toward increased wellness and vitality.

Adrian’s personal Rest & Restore practice includes

• Qigong ​​

• Yoga ​

• Music and Sound Healing

• Breath work ​

• Spending time in nature

What is Qi Gong?

Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese practice for cultivating, balancing, and encouraging the smooth flow of energy throughout the body. It supports the four pillars of well-being, namely, physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual, by offering an opportunity to slow down and redirect reactions to stressful factors providing deeper circulation and reserves of life giving energy. Due to its gentle nature it is an excellent modality to introduce within a retreat setting regardless of age and mobility, as all practices may be done sitting or standing.

Qi Gong uses gentle and simple movement, meditation and mindfulness practice, along with breath work to support the following

• Improving Mobility

• Reducing Stress via the Autonomic Nervous System, engaging in “rest and digest” regulation after busy days and nights.

• Reducing Muscle Tension and Tightness by increasing the flow of energy

• Improving Mental and Emotional states as movements are designed to support the gentle release of unwanted emotions and cultivate more beneficial emotional states for our wellbeing.

Commonly participants report feeling

• Calmer​

• More relaxed​

• More enlivened & focused ​

• More resilient