Seminars & Workshops (Coming Soon)

I am thrilled to announce that I am currently in the planning stages of an extraordinary taichi retreat that will take place at a beautiful oceanside location. This intensive 10-day immersion program is being designed to offer both dedicated practitioners and advanced students a profound opportunity to deepen their understanding and practice of taichi in a setting that naturally supports inner cultivation and transformation.

The retreat will encompass a comprehensive exploration of taichi fundamentals, ensuring that participants develop a solid foundation in the essential principles that underlie all taichi movements. We will work meticulously with proper body alignment, breath coordination, energy cultivation, and the subtle mechanics of weight transfer and rooting. These fundamental elements are the bedrock upon which all higher-level practice is built, and this extended format will allow us the luxury of time to refine and embody these principles fully. Through patient repetition and mindful awareness, students will learn to move with greater efficiency, grace, and internal power.

The extended duration of this retreat is particularly significant. Ten days allows us to move beyond the surface level of form and technique into the deeper dimensions of taichi as a complete system of mind-body integration. Each day will build upon the previous one, creating a progressive journey that takes practitioners from external understanding to internal realization. This format provides the time necessary for the body to adapt, for new neural pathways to form, and for genuine transformation to occur.

Beyond the fundamentals, we will venture into advanced techniques that take practitioners deeper into the internal aspects of the art. This will include work with advanced breathing methods, sophisticated visualization practices, and the cultivation of internal power through specialized exercises. We will explore how to refine your movements to achieve maximum effect with minimum effort, discovering the profound efficiency that lies at the heart of authentic taichi practice. Students will learn to access deeper levels of relaxation while maintaining structural integrity, and to cultivate the flowing, continuous quality that characterizes masterful taichi.

The curriculum will also address the meditative dimensions of taichi, exploring how the practice serves as a moving meditation that can lead to states of profound calm and clarity. We will work with standing meditation practices that build internal strength and energetic awareness, and explore how to carry the meditative state cultivated in practice into daily life. The relationship between stillness and movement, emptiness and fullness, will be examined both intellectually and experientially.

Additionally, we will delve into the health and wellness aspects of taichi, understanding how consistent practice supports physical vitality, emotional balance, and mental clarity. Participants will learn how taichi principles can be applied to support spinal health, improve circulation, enhance flexibility, and promote overall wellbeing. The therapeutic applications of specific movements and principles will be discussed, empowering students to use their practice as a tool for self-care and longevity.

The ocean setting has been chosen deliberately and with great care. The rhythmic presence of the waves, the expansive horizon, and the natural energy of the coastal environment create an ideal atmosphere for internal cultivation. There is something about practicing near the ocean that opens the heart and quiets the mind—the constant yet ever-changing nature of the sea mirrors the principles of taichi itself. The negative ions present in ocean air, the soothing sounds of the surf, and the visual expanse of water meeting sky all contribute to a sense of spaciousness and possibility.

Each day will be structured to balance intensive practice with adequate rest and integration time. Morning sessions will take advantage of the fresh energy of dawn, while afternoon and evening practices will allow students to work with the different qualities of chi present at various times of day. The daily practice sessions will be complemented by the restorative power of this natural setting, allowing participants time for personal reflection, beach walks, and the simple pleasure of being present in a beautiful environment.

This retreat is suitable for serious students who are committed to deepening their practice, whether they are refining their foundational understanding or ready to explore more advanced territory. All participants should come with an open mind, a willingness to learn, and a dedication to consistent practice throughout the ten days. The immersive nature of this program means that students will have the opportunity to ask questions, receive personalized feedback, and work closely with me in ways that are not always possible in shorter workshop formats.

I am working diligently to finalize all details regarding the specific location, dates, accommodation options, and program structure. Considerations include ensuring comfortable lodging, access to appropriate practice spaces both indoors and outdoors, and the overall atmosphere and amenities that will support this intensive training. My goal is to have complete information available by the end of this year, so you can make your plans to join us for this transformative experience.

Please check back here regularly for updates, or feel free to contact me if you would like to be notified as soon as the full details are announced. I anticipate this will be a limited-capacity retreat to ensure that each participant receives adequate attention and instruction, so early registration is recommended once enrollment opens.

I look forward to the possibility of sharing this special journey with you, and to exploring together the depths of taichi practice in this inspiring oceanside setting.