Tai Chi Retreat Info Session
2025 August 9, Saturday at 11:45 AM
In-person and Virtual
Tai Chi Retreat Itinerary
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 (Deluxe room with Vegan breakfast)
Triple occupancy: THB$3800 per room per night (Extra bed, Deluxe room with Vegan breakfast)
Program 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 1 – April 17 – Friday | Arrival. 5:00 PM – Explore Friday night market. |
|---|---|
| Day 2 – April 18 – Saturday | 7:00 AM – Qi Gong practice 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 | 7:00 AM – Qi Gong practice 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 | 7:00 AM – Qi Gong practice 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)
- Mindfulness – Just Being (3 x sessions)
- Meditation – Huangdi Inner Classic Preservation Method (2 x sessions)
SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
- Visit/Hike Doi Inthanon National Park (full day)
- Visit/Hike Wat Prathat Doi Suthep (half day)
- Visit Elephant sanctuary (half day)
- Attend Thai cooking classes (half day)
- Visit Orchid and Butterfly farm (half day)
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 organizing airport transfers with 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!
