3 Days Traditional Tai Chi, Meditation, and Qi Gong Retreat for All Levels in Yangshuo, China
Tai Chi and Qigong Retreat in 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. This Tai Chi introductory course is perfectly suited for those looking to get a more in-depth feel for Tai Chi and offers eight hours of tuition spread over two full days. Staying at the school overnight offers a great chance to spend time with the masters and other students drinking tea and learning more about the culture that has developed around Tai Chi in a relaxed environment.
Training can be booked for 3 days, a week, a month or even a year. Long term students
enjoy the benefits of being immersed in the school environment and will find their
understanding of Tai chi and Tai chi culture will deepen with practice.
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Highlights
- 2 nights accommodation (with western standard bathroom)
- 12 hours of small group training (beginner and advanced levels)
- Teaching in English by dedicated, high-level Tai Chi and Qigong masters
- 3 daily meals (vegetarians and non-vegetarians)
- Free time to rest, explore, or do other activities
- Old ancient building over 400 years of history
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (US$47 per person)
Accommodation
Facilities
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Dining area
- Kitchen
- Meditation garden
- Free bicycle
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
- Tour assistance
The Yangshuo Traditional Tai Chi School offers single rooms, double room, and family room with private bathroom of western standard. All rooms have air conditioning and Wi-Fi. 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 set in a beautiful Qing dynasty house which they have lovingly renovated for training purposes to allow the students to connect to the traditional school environment which has nurtured all the great Tai Chi masters.
The school it is made by three buildings where you can find smaller training areas with a beautiful open courtyard out front, a traditional indoor training space, and two bigger outdoors covered training space surrounded by Qing dynasty houses of the village.
The school buildings also contain the rooms and a small courtyard area at the rear offers the shared facilities for the school including bathrooms, shower areas, and shared laundry facilities. The buildings also have an outdoor and indoor tea and DVD room, an indoor kitchen, dining area, and catering facilities where the chef cooks up an excellent selection of traditional and local Chinese dishes.
They have also just added a new mountain view training area, based behind the school on the side of the mountain commanding great views over the rest of the village and out on to the mountains beyond. It provides a great area to practice meditation and Qigong, or simply to relax, drink tea, and look out over the stunning scenery of the valley.
Program
During this course, you will enjoy 12 hours of training. You will be practicing Chen style Tai Chi, Yang style Tai Chi, as well as Qi Gong. With the class training spread over three days, you will also be able to take advantage of the beautiful surroundings of the Yangshuo area.
Three days of practice at the school will enable you to truly share in the culture of Qigong 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 opportunities 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, Qigong movements, meditation, and Tai Chi. The day is structured according to the following schedule:
- 08:00 - 08:30 Breakfast
- 09:30 - 11:30 Morning
- 12:00 - 13:00 Lunch
- 15:00 - 17:00 Afternoon
- 18:00 - 19:00 Dinner
Students are welcome to use the facilities for exercise and self-practice outside of class times.
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
This training will take place at the Yangshuo Traditional Tai Chi School in Yangshuo, China. The school is located in scenic Jima Village just inside the Yulong Ecological Park, only a few minutes away from the center of Yangshuo. Jima Village lies at the entrance to the renowned Yu-long scenic area renowned for its famous Karst mountain scenery.
There is a beautiful route winding its way along the Yu-long river dotted by small farming villages, fields of rice, and yellow flowers. Jima Village sits in a small valley surrounded on all sides by Karst mountains with rice fields dominating the base of the valley.
It is connected to Yangshuo with a good quality road running both into Yangshuo Town and into the Yu-Long scenic area. The village is small and peaceful and offers a small local shop and noodle stand as well and many beautiful old buildings to explore.
Distances
- Yangshuo center, 3 kilometers
- Yangshuo Train Station, 22 kilometers
Food
Tai chi, like Chinese medicine, is all about balance. Good health is maintained by, amongst other things, the ingredients which we take in as food, and the way in which we expend energy.
The chef is a master of the work 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 farmers’ 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 eat together, you 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
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
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 famous for cycling, hiking, and rock climbing as well as bamboo rafting. 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 among the iconic Karst mountain scenery
- To help you explore the area, the school have a number of bikes which are free to use at any time. They can also arrange scooter or mountain bike hire and will also happy to help you book tours and give advice for things to see and do.
Popular excursions include the Moon Hill scenic view, Li River cruises, Silver Caves, and Xianggong Mountain.
Below is also popular excursion in the area:
- Moon Hill scenic view
- Bamboo rafting
- Hiking and cycling
- Li River cruises
- Silver Caves
- Xianggong Mountain
What's included
- 12 hours of small group training per week divided into beginner and advanced levels
- 2 nights' accommodation
- 3 meals per day, catering to vegetarians and non-vegetarians
- Free use of laundry facilities
- Free bicycle for tour
- Unlimited Wi-Fi access
- Use of all training areas for self-practice
What's not included
- Excursions and art classes
- Towels and personal hygiene items
- Transportation to and from the school
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Guilin Liangjiang International Airport
65 km
Transfer available for additional US$47 per person
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at 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, Yangshuo Traditional Tai Chi School 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 is about 200 CNY.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% 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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