The
Academy of Oriental Medicine
Weekend Workshop: Rochester, Kent.
We stayed in the fifteenth
century Victoria & Bull Hotel where we were truly
looked after. Most students arrived Friday afternoon
giving them ample time to settle in. We all met for
a drink in the George vaults a bar in the high street
and a meal followed in a local Chinese restaurant, the
food was good but service was very slow.
The following morning after a hearty breakfast we began
our training schedule at ten with a warm up of light
qi exercises followed by a cup of tea and more exercise.
The day finished at 4.30 giving all plenty of time to
freshen up and prepare for the evening meal (Italian)
which was superb.
I know it looks like all we did was eat but a great
deal of work was done during working hours. What was
achieved by some pupils was quite astounding although
some found the concept of qi and what it can do a little
difficult to grasp. Sunday was intense and left many
of us very tired though clear of mind. I hope everyone
who attended enjoyed the workshop and continue to develop
the skills learnt on the weekend.
Lunch at the George vaults part
of a 1000 year old tunnel running from Rochester
castle
Rochester Castle
The teaching quarters
A little light exercise
One of the many wonderful views
from our workshop
Thank you to Mr Aaron Stone who arranged restaurants
the hotel and provided tea/coffee and a whole lot
of hospitality.
