Beijing Tai Chi Retreat: Deep Learning & Cultural Tour Experience

Name: Holiday Beijing Travel & Tours
Address: Room 1316, 1st Floor, Building C6, No. 1 Huangchang West Road, Dougezhuang, Chaoyang District, Beijing, Beijing, CN
Telephone: +86 15810701565
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Tai Chi Retreat Class in Beijing

Balance Your Body and Mind in the Heart of Ancient China

Tai Chi (Taijiquan) is a revered traditional Chinese martial art. It seamlessly integrates the principles of Tai Chi and Yin-Yang dialectics from Confucian and Taoist philosophy. More than just a fighting system, Tai Chi cultivates inner peace and strengthens the body. It embodies a sophisticated approach to self-defense.

It draws upon the wisdom of the I Ching with its concepts of Yin-Yang and the Five Elements, traditional Chinese medicine's understanding of meridians, and ancient breathing techniques. This synthesis creates a unique martial art that is both internal and external, characterized by gentle, slow, light, yet powerful movements.

Choose Your Taichi Path

OPTION 1

Class A: Basic Culture & Practice

Time Requirement: Half a day.

You will learn essential Taichi movements and basic Taichi culture and history while practicing with a Taichi master.

Ideal For: Visitors who only arrange a regular Beijing tour (typically 3–4 days) and do not have time for a long stay.

OPTION 2 (RETREAT)

Class B: In-Depth Retreat Study

Time Requirement: 7–10 days in Beijing.

This class focuses on an in-depth study of Taichi culture, history, and related philosophy. The main content is the mastery of the 24 Taichi movements.

Course Objectives: Learn Taichi culture and its related native religion, Taoism. Every day includes half a day of sightseeing and half a day of Taichi class to help you become healthier on both a mental and physical level.

Technical Characteristics & Principles

Tai Chi technique maximizing physical and mental potential for optimal fitness and combat results with minimal effort.

1. The Core of Strength: Jin

Tai Chi's strength is more than simple muscular force. It comes from relaxed joints, elongated ligaments and tendons, and conscious intention to respond to an opponent.

2. Mutual Pulling (Dui La)

Postures involve opposing forces (up/down, front/back). This creates full-body stretch and generates "jin," the body's elastic force vital for combat and fitness.

3. Whole-Body Movement (Yi Dong Quan Shen)

Everything moves under the mind's direction. The "one movement, all movements" principle highlights an integrated, refined movement system.

4. Joint Connection (Guan Jie Xiang Lian)

Power originates from the heels, is controlled by the waist, and manifests in the fingers. The waist acts as a central hub for all coordinated movement.