14 Days Tai Chi and Qi Gong Training in Yangshuo, China

Facilities

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.

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

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.

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 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

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.

• *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

• Transportation from and to the school
• Excursions and art classes
• Towels and personal hygiene items

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• 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.