5-Day Wudang Mountain Tai Chi and Wellness Retreat: Healing, Mindfulness, and Inner Peace

• Morning:

  • Arrive at Wudang Mountain and check into a scenic wellness retreat.
  • Visit Prince Slope (Taizi Po), a historical site where legend says a prince studied Taoism. Explore its stunning temples and natural beauty.

• Afternoon:

  • Enjoy a wholesome farm-to-table lunch at your retreat.
  • Learn Tai Chi basics, focusing on gentle movements to harmonize body and mind.
  • Participate in Taoist meditation and philosophical discussions with a Taoist master.

• Evening:

  • Unwind with a session of Qigong breathing and restorative yoga (Huanyang Wo) to prepare for restful sleep.

Overnight at a Wudang Mountain resort.

• Morning:

  • Start with Eight Pieces of Brocade (Ba Duan Jin), a traditional Chinese Qigong exercise for overall health and vitality.
  • Learn the basics of Wudang Swordsmanship, focusing on balance, precision, and flow.

• Afternoon:

  • Participate in a music therapy session featuring the guqin, an ancient Chinese zither, known for its calming tones.
  • Take part in Qigong breathing and stance training, designed to enhance energy flow (Qi).

• Evening:

  • Enjoy a meditative Taoist tea ceremony, reflecting on the day’s practices.

Overnight at a Wudang Mountain resort.

• Morning:

  • Hike to the breathtaking Golden Summit (Jin Ding), the highest point of Wudang Mountain, accompanied by a Taoist master’s explanations of the site’s cultural and spiritual significance.
  • Practice Tai Chi and Wudang Swordsmanship with mountain vistas as your backdrop.

• Afternoon:

  • Enjoy a guided mindful nature walk, connecting with the tranquil environment.
  • Return to your retreat for light stretching and relaxation exercises.

• Evening:

  • Participate in a serene outdoor concert under the stars, featuring traditional Chinese instruments like the dizi flute and guqin.

Overnight at a Wudang Mountain resort.

• Morning:

  • Deepen your Tai Chi and Wudang sword techniques, learning advanced forms and refining your movements.
  • Attend an introductory workshop on I Ching (易经) and Chinese numerology, exploring Taoist insights into life and destiny.

• Afternoon:

  • Engage in herbal tea preparation, learning about Taoist dietary principles and medicinal herbs.
  • Revise and practice the wellness exercises you’ve learned throughout the retreat.

• Evening:

  • Reflect on your progress during a closing meditation session.

Overnight at a Wudang Mountain resort.

Morning:

• Experience traditional Taoist moxibustion and bone-setting therapy, guided by Wudang’s experienced practitioners.
• Learn to identify medicinal herbs and craft a custom herbal sachet to take home.

Afternoon:

• Enjoy a light farewell meal, reflecting on the transformative experience.
• Depart Wudang Mountain with a renewed sense of balance and tranquility.

• Tai Chi: A Chinese martial art focusing on slow, deliberate movements to enhance energy flow and promote harmony between mind and body.
• Eight Pieces of Brocade (Ba Duan Jin): A classic Qigong exercise designed to improve flexibility, strength, and vitality.
• Five-Animal Play (Wu Qin Xi): A dynamic Qigong routine mimicking animal movements to promote health and energy balance.
• I Ching and Numerology: An introduction to ancient Taoist insights on destiny and life through symbolic and numerical analysis.
• Moxibustion: A traditional Chinese therapy using heated moxa (mugwort) to stimulate acupoints, improving circulation and overall well-being.
• Guqin Music Therapy: The soothing tones of the guqin, an ancient string instrument, help calm the mind and harmonize the spirit.