Tai Chi Retreat Info Session
2025 August 9, Saturday at 11:45 AM
In-person and Virtual
Hiking and Food Tour China 2027
Tentative Dates: 2027 April 8 – 19
Location: Chongqing/Chengdu, China
Estimated Cost based on 7 people private tour:
– Double occupancy RMB$9510 or US$1419
– Single occupancy RMB 11890 or US$1775
Deadline: TBD
TRIP Highlights
- Hike/Horseback ride scenic mountainous areas in China
- Visit UNESCO heritage sites
- Eat local foods and shop local products
Itinerary
(Download detailed itinerary )
| Day 1 – THU Apr 8 | Chongqing arrival | |
| Day 2 – FRI Apr 9 | Chongqing city tour | Drive to Wulong |
| Day 3 – SAT Apr 10 | Karst National Geology Park | Drive back to Chongqing |
| Day 4 – SUN Apr 11 | Dazu Rock Carvings | |
| Day 5 – MON Apr 12 | Chengdu city tour | High speed train to Chengdu. |
| Day 6 – TUE Apr 13 | Leshan Giant Buddha | Overnight in Emei |
| Day 7 – WED Apr 14 | Mount Emei | Drive back to Chengdu. |
| Day 8 – THU Apr 15 | Wolong Panda Base | Overnight in Siguniangshan Town. |
| Day 9 – FRI Apr 16 | Mount Siguniang | Shuangqiao Valley. |
| Day 10 – SAT Apr 17 | Mount Siguniang | Changping Valley. Drive back to Chengdu. |
| Day 11 – SUN Apr 18 | Free day | |
| Day 12 – MON Apr 19 | Chengdu departure |
Additional Information
- This trip is open to Ji Hong Tai Chi students, their family and friends.
- Participants will book their own flights and travel insurance.
- Participants will find their own roommates if sharing a room.
Tai Chi Retreat 2026
Dates: 2026 April 17 – 23 ( 6 nights)
Location: Chiang Mai, Thailand
Resort: Away Chiang Mai Thapae – A Vegan Retreat
Single/Double occupancy: THB$2800 per room per night ~CDN$120 (Deluxe room with Vegan breakfast)
Triple occupancy: THB$3800 per room per night ~CDN$163 (Extra bed, Deluxe room with Vegan breakfast)
Workshops Fee: CDN$50 per person
Deadline: There is no specific deadline as participants will have to book directly with the resort. The room rate is only guaranteed while supplies last. Songkran Festival (Apr 13–15) is peak season in Thailand, recommend to book as early as September, no later than December 2025.
| Day 0 – April 16 – Thursday | Early Arrival. Free day. |
|---|---|
| Day 1 – April 17 – Friday | Arrival. 5:00 PM – Explore Friday night market. |
| Day 2 – April 18 – Saturday | 10:00 AM – Mindfulness and Tai Chi workshops (~2 hrs) 3:00 PM – Tai Chi and Meditation workshops (~2 hrs) 5:00 PM – Explore Saturday night market |
| Day 3 – April 19 – Sunday | 10:00 AM – Mindfulness and Tai Chi workshops (~2 hrs) 3:00 PM – Tai Chi and Meditation workshops (~2 hrs) 5:00 PM – Explore Sunday night market |
| Day 4 – April 20 | 10:00 AM – Mindfulness workshop (~1 hr) Half day group activity |
| Day 5 – April 21 | Full day group activity |
| Day 6 – April 22 | Full day group activity |
| Day 7 – April 23 | Departure. |
WORKSHOPS
- Tai Chi – Explore and apply Tai Chi principles (4 x sessions) – Instructor May Rahnema
- Mindfulness – Just Being (3 x sessions) – Instructor Hwa Mee Thoo
- Meditation – Huangdi Inner Classic Preservation Method (2 x sessions) – Instructor May Rahnema
SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
- Visit Doi Inthanon National Park (full day)
- Visit Wat Pha Lat + Wat Doi Suthep (half day)
- Visit Elephant sanctuary (half day)
- Attend Thai cooking classes (half day)
- Traditional Thai massage
Additional Information
- This trip is open to all students past and present, their family and friends.
- Participants will book their own flights and travel insurance.
- Participants will book their own rooms with the resort, under Ji Hong Tai Chi group to receive the special room rate while supplies last.
- The school can assist in pairing individuals with roommates.
- The school can assist in organizing airport transfers to/from the resort.
- Cost of activities outside of the organized retreat workshops are extras.
- Only breakfast is included, lunch and dinner are extras.
Year End Graduation and Potluck Party
Date: December 10, 2023
Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
The annual Graduation and Potluck party this year is special as we are celebrating our 10-year anniversary.
Certificates were handed out to instructors who passed their certification exam in 2023. Students with the highest attendance record for the year also received their attendance prizes.
Click on the image below to watch the video if you missed the party. Enjoy!
