14 Days Tai Chi and Qi Gong Training in Yangshuo, China
Yangshuo Traditional Tai Chi School, 88 Jima Village, Yangshuo, Guilin 541900, China
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Join this relaxing Tai Chi and QiGong retreat to relax and reconnect with nature, rejuvenate your body and mind, and leave you feeling inspired, refreshed, centered, and peaceful.
For those with the time and who want to get an all-around feel for Tai Chi, this course will work through the basic Chen-18 form and will introduce you to meditation techniques and Qi Gong. A 2 full weeks at the school will allow you truly to share in the culture of Tai Chi, as well give you more time to explore the theory with the other students and get into more in-depth discussions with the masters on all aspects Tai Chi and life. You can also take advantage of the weekend to explore the beautiful surroundings of the Yangshuo area.
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YuPing & HengDong
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Highlights
- *Tai Chi souvenir and Tai Chi T-shirt
- *40 hours of small group training divided into beginner and advanced levels
- *Teaching in English by dedicated, high-level Tai Chi and Qi Gong Masters
- *Comfortable private room with bathroom of western standard
- *3 meals per day, catering to vegetarians and non-vegetarians
- *2 hours of Chinese traditional massage therapies
- *Old ancient building over 400 years of history
- *Free time to rest, explore, or do other activities
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
10 days with instruction in English
Spoken languages: Chinese (mandarin)
The maximum participants in the group is 10
Airport transfer available:
Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (US$45 per person)
Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (US$45 per person)
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
12:00
Check-out Time:
12:00
Facilities
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Dining area
- Kitchen
- Meditation garden
- Free bicycle
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
- Tour assistance
As accommodation, the school offers single, double or family rooms with either shared or private bathroom. All rooms have air conditioning and Wi-Fi. The price quoted is based on a single private room with a private bathroom of western standard.
All rooms are clean and retain the authentic feel of the ancient Qing-Dynasty buildings. The school also has a lively common area for students to gather. There is also a washing machine available which is free to use.
Staying at the school is a great choice if you really want to immerse yourself in a traditional Tai Chi school environment. It provides both structured formal classes and the opportunity to learn more about Tai Chi and Chinese culture in a relaxed and informal way with the teachers and other students outside of class time.
The school is made out of three Qing-Dynasty buildings and a set of beautiful courtyards. It contains four different training areas, the dining hall as well as the accommodation, laundry room, and a tea / DVD area where students and masters often gather after meals to relax and share tea prepared in the aga-old Chinese manner.
The training areas include a beautiful open courtyard, a traditional indoor training room, and two large outdoor covered training spaces, which are surrounded by the Qing-Dynasty houses of Jima village and the beautiful Karst scenery the area is famous for.
Program
During this course, You will enjoy 40 hours of training, two 60-minute Chinese massage therapy along with plenty of free time to train by yourself. With the class training spread over 10 days, You will work through the basic foundation , learn a Tai Chi basic form (18 movements ) for your daily practice , and will introduce you to meditation techniques and Qi-gong.
A 2 full-weeks at the school will enable you to truly share in the culture of Qi Gong and Tai Chi. Next to the daily training, it will allow you to have in-depth discussions with the experienced masters on all aspects of Tai Chi and how to incorporate it into your daily life. You will also have plenty of opportunity to learn and practice with other students staying at the school.
Daily Schedule
Classes run from Monday to Friday and include a warm-up and flexibility training, Qi Gong movements, meditation and Tai Chi. The day is structured according to the following schedule:
Breakfast: 08:00 - 08:30
Morning: 09:30 - 11:30
Lunch: 12:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 15:00 - 17:00
Dinner: 18:00 - 19:00
Students are welcome to use the facilities for exercise and self-practice outside of class times.
Included excursions
The scenic area of Yangshuo is a popular destination for both foreign and Chinese tourists. There are numerous possibilities for excursions and activities both in the city as well as the beautiful countryside. Popular excursions include the following:
- Moon Hill scenic view
- Bamboo Rafting
- Hiking and cycling
- Li River cruises
- Silver Caves
- Xianggong Mountain
Instructors
YuPing Wu ( Master Ping )
YuPing is from Guangdong Province Jieyang City, China. He is a level 6 master with over 20 years experience in both Tai Chi and Qi Gong. Joint head and co-founder of Yangshuo Traditional Tai Chi School, he started at nine years old and he has been practicing primarily Tai Chi for 20 years and has learned the whole of Chen style-forms, push hands, weapons, and theory from Master Lin JianXing. Later, he learned from Masters Chen Zheng Lei , Wang FuJing, Wang LaiQin, Wu MingQiang, and Xu Yakui in order to deepen his understanding of Tai Chi.
HengDong Wu (Master Kim)
Born in July 1979, a native of Fang Cheng Gang in Guangxi province, Kim graduated from the Guangxi National College of Health and Physical Education. He is a level 6 Tai Chi master (Duanwei) and has obtained a Wushu and Tai Chi coach certification of China (grade 1, first degree). He started from the age of 11 years old, learning basic skills from his father for martial arts and then, under the tutelage of Wang Haijun, learning Chen style Taijiquan and Taiji theory knowledge. He specializes in teaching Chen style Taijiquan, Taiji theory, Tai Chi internal strength, weapons, Wushu, and Sanda.
Location
The school is situated in Jima village, just inside the Yulong Ecological Park and about 3 kilometers from the center of Yangshuo. The area is renowned for its beautiful countryside with Karst mountain scenery and pleasant rivers while Yangshuo offers a vibrant city life.
Jima village
The school is based in the small farming village of Jima, in the heart of the Yulong River’s famous karst mountain scenery. Surrounded by market gardens and fish ponds, it is ideally situated to offer both rural calm and easy access to the bustling life of nearby Yangshuo (only a 15-minute cycle ride away). The village is small and peaceful and offers some small local shops, which is convenient for students to buy some daily supplies.
Features
Activities
- Massage
General
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Dining area
- Kitchen
Services
- Free bicycle
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
- Tour assistance
Food
During this training, you will enjoy three daily delicious and locally sourced meals. Tai Chi, like Chinese medicine, is all about balance. Good health is maintained by, among other things, the ingredients which you take in as food and the way in which you expend energy. The chef is a master of the wok and adheres to these principles.
Every day, teachers and students enjoy a well-balanced diet cooked in the traditional Chinese style and made from ingredients which are sourced fresh every day from the local farmer's market. Each meal contains a large choice of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.
Food is not just important for its ingredients, but also for the way you eat, and in China, it is hard to imagine eating without sharing. Everybody sits around the same table to share the ingredients of a meal eaten in common. Eating in China is a social event so that while you will eat together with the group, share experiences from all walks of life, all ages, and every part of the world.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Soda
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Organic
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Other dietary requirements on request
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
The school is located just outside of Yangshuo in a little village with numerous cafés and restaurants. Apart from the daily training and practice, you will have ample time to explore the surroundings.
The school can arrange for painting, calligraphy or Chinese classes on the premises with experienced English speaking teachers. The area is also justly famous for cycling, hiking, rock climbing as well as bamboo rafting and local guides can be organized by the school.
A newly created bike path runs along the river near the school and into the countryside through ancient villages amongst the iconic Karst mountain scenery. To help you explore the area, the school has a number of bikes which are free to use at any time. They can also arrange scooter or mountain bike hire and are also happy to help you book tours and give advice for things to see and do.
The scenic area of Yangshuo is a popular destination for both foreign and Chinese tourists. There are numerous possibilities for excursions and activities both in the city as well as the beautiful countryside. Popular excursions include the following:
- Moon Hill scenic view
- Bamboo rafting
- Hiking and cycling
- Li River cruises
- Silver caves
- Xianggong Mountain
Spa treatments
For the two weeks Tai Chi retreat, the school will offer two hours of Chinese traditional massage therapy on the weekend. Also, in the nearby city of Yangshuo, you can find a wide choice of massage studios relaxation treatments only a few minutes away.
What's included
- *One Tai Chi T-shirt and Tai Chi souvenir
- *40 hours of small group training per week divided into beginner and advanced levels
- *2 hours of Chinese traditional massage therapy
- *Teaching in English by dedicated, high-level Tai Chi and Qi Gong Masters
- *14 nights accommodation in a comfortable room with a private bathroom of western standard
- *3 meals per day, catering to vegetarians and non-vegetarians
- *Unlimited Wi-Fi access
- *Free use of laundry facilities
- *Free bicycle for a tour on the weekend
What's not included
- Transportation from and to the school
- Excursions and art classes
- Towels and personal hygiene items
How to get there
Recommended Airports
KWL
Guilin Liangjiang International Airport
65 km
Transfer available for additional US$45 per person
Our School is situated in Jima Village just inside the Yulong Ecological Park, and about 3km from the center of Yangshuo.
Especially if this is your first visit, and you are arriving by plane or train, you may prefer us to organise a pick-up by taxi at your point of arrival. The cost of a taxi from Guilin airport or Guilin train station will be about 320CNY , Yangshuo train station will be about 200CNY.
Arrival by airplane
The nearest airport to Yangshuo is Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL). There are regular express shuttle buses from the airport to the main bus station in downtown Yangshuo for about 50 CNY. From there, you can take a taxi to the school for about 30 CNY.
Arrival by bus
- Yangshuo is also served by long-distance buses, which arrive at the main bus station. From there, you can get a taxi to the school for about 30 CNY.
Arrival by boat
It is possible to arrive at Yangshuo by cruise boat down the Li River from Guilin. This is a four to five hours trip through stunning mountain and river scenery. Not surprisingly, cruise ships are very popular so you usually need to book well in advance.
Arrival by train
Yangshuo now has its own high-speed rail station with trains from Shenzhen North, Guangzhou South, and Guilin North among others. Yangshuo station is about 22 kilometers outside of the town near the village of Xingping. There is a regular shuttle service to Yangshuo. The price for the shuttle is about 20 CNY. From here you can easily get a taxi to the school. The cost should be about 30 CNY.
Arrival by taxi
If you are arriving by plane or train, we can organize a pick-up by taxi at your point of arrival. The cost of a taxi from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) will be about 320 CNY and from the Yangshuo train station it is about 200 CNY.
Airport: Guilin Liangjiang International Airport
Airport transfer available:
Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (US$45 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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