Taoist Master Li Hechun Retreat at Tao Garden Jan. 08th. through Jan.28th 2012
Taoist Tai Chi & Morning Chi Practices

WEEK 1: November 25 – December 1, 2012 Tai Chi Cultivation in 24 movements
  The 24-form is known as the “international” style of Tai-chi, developed for the purpose of competition. It includes the basics of Tai-chi, and is good for beginners as well as for advanced practitioners. With this rather simple form, the understanding of the inner workings of Tai-chi can be developed. Master Li emphasizes the internal practice in terms of the “feeling” being generated by this Tai-chi style. “Feeling” refers to an achieved interconnectedness of body, mind and the specific motion of chi associated with this Tai-chi form.
   
WEEK 2: December 02 – 08, 2012 Tai Chi cultivation in 48 movements
  A different Tai chi form which combines four styles; Chen, Yang, Wu and Sun. With this form the “best” of the above styles comes together in a sense that it furthers the internal practice and the understanding of the essence of Tai-chi. This form is beautiful and rather simple, and it is good for beginners as well as for advanced students who wish to develop the Tai chi "feeling" more.
   
WEEK 3: December 09 – 15, 2012 Wudang Style Tai Chi
  This form originated at the Taoist temples, it is not a popular style, rather, it is regarded as a sacred practice. Wudang Tai-chi is also a healing practice which involves a cultivation of the Tao. The Tai-chi "feeling" generated is different; with this form, specific chi- , energy-channels of the "body-mind" are being charged which are different from the channels that are normally activated with other Taichi styles.

 
Morning Chi Practices
  Master Li will be teaching chi cultivation which serves as a proper warm-up for the Tai chi. These practices will ground the body, massage and open the joints, relax the muscles, draw the earth chi to cleanse the body-mind and, draw the heavenly chi to charge the body-mind. The Taoist Morning Practices serve to awaken the body-mind to the rising yang chi in nature. These practices have been designed to open the yang chi channels (meridians) and to stimulate the associated five yang organs. The accumulation of the yang chi is refreshing; it cleanses the blood and strengthens the bones. The simple movements gently exercise the tendons which support to the chi meridians, the muscles and the bones. Finally, these practices enhance our ability to feel the movement of chi in the body. This “feeling” will calm the heart and harmonize the spirit, – and generate a joyful heart.
   
Daily Schedule
  08:00 – 09:00 Morning chi cultivation
09:00 – 10:00 Breakfast
10:30 – 13:00 Tai-chi practice
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
16:30 – 18:00 Tai-chi practice
18:00 – 20:00 Dinner   
Optional: Join the morning practice with Master Chia and Universal Tao Instructors at the
              Tai Chi field at 07:00-08:00 and the evening Tao-yin practice at 20:00 – 21:00
 
Retreats Tuition Price THB 16,000 per week/person
Room Rate in Thai Baht / person / room / night
   Simple Room (1 Star)
Single Room
            THB 4,100
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Double Room
            THB 2,950
  Standard Room (2 Star)
Single Room
            THB 4,400
Double Room
            THB 3,150
  Superior Room (3 Star)
Single Room
            THB 4,950
Double Room
            THB 3,550
   Deluxe Room (4 Star)
Single Room
            THB 5,950
Double Room
            THB 4,250

 
Inclusive:
  • Three healthy buffet style meals prepared by an experienced chef following the Tao Five Element Diet
    Internet access
    Morning Internal Chi Kung Exercise
    Evening Internal Work Tao Yin Practice (Chinese Yoga) and Six Healing Sounds Meditation
    Complimentary air conditioning provided in Natural Superior Room and Natural Deluxe Room
    Salt-water Swimming pool, fitness center, steam room, sauna, tennis, badminton, basketball courts, ping-pong, jogging & home entertainment center
    Rates include all applicable taxes and service charges
Exclusive:
  • The transportation charge from Chiang Mai Airport to Tao Garden is THB 550 one way/person.
    For Natural Simple Room and Standard Room, there is an additional charge of THB 200/day for air conditioning.


  • Accommodation and Meal Rates (Children):

    Children between 6-12 years of age receive a 20% discount.
    Children between 1-6 years of age are charged THB 400/day for meals only.

  • Check in 2:00 PM      Check out at noon

  • * Rate will be subject to change without notice.