BONHAYS

'A Sanctuary of welcome, peace and simplicity'

Bonhays offers a perfect environment for running residential retreats, set in the Marshwood Vale and beautiful rolling hills of west Dorset, just two miles from the sea, delicious food and an indoor pool to luxuriate in. To hire Bonhays see here. Bonhays is one of the main schools for Nei Gong, running residential retreats, day and evening classes taught by Sophie Johnson who is a senior teacher for The Internal Arts Academy, the school of author and teacher Damo Mitchell.

More about Sophie’s retreats here.

Foundations & Ji Ben Qi Gong

16th - 18th October 2026

with Sophie Johnson

A weekend equally appropriate for those brand new to the training as well as those wishing to repeat foundations and properly learn the foundational moving set of the Ji Ben Qi Gong.

We will focus upon building the Dan Tian, nourishing the kidneys, and embodying the movement principles needed to move the qi built within the Ji Ben set.

We will cover some of the necessary philosophy, bodywork, and attempt to activate and work with the engine of the whole process – the Lower Dan Tian. How far we go will depend on who is in the room.

Learn more here.

Nei Gong Evening Classes with Sophie

These will be on most Wednesday evenings at 6.30pm.

There is also a regular Meditation 6:30am on Mondays.

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Hiring Bonhays for your retreat

Bonhays is the perfect choice of venue for group leaders looking for a gentle and intimate environment. As group leaders ourselves, we appreciate your needs and are very aware of how the energy and atmosphere of a place can effect the depth and immersion of a group.

Bonhays has become a popular venue for course leaders running courses in Yoga, Mindfulness, Meditation and Energy work.

If you are interested in hiring Bonhays please click here for further information.

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