You will live and learn at a martial arts academy located in the mountainous region of the Fujian Province. During the programme you will take part in daily Taiji and Qigong practice and go on eight day-trips including;
- Golden Lake Tour - a boat trip including stop-offs at caves, mountains and waterfalls
- Canyon and Bamboo Forest Trek - a day trip trekking through amazing scenery
- 9 Dragon Lagoon - bamboo rafting through water thought to have healing properties!
- Taining ancient town - learn about local history as you visit the old homes of emperors and scholars
- Tea Shop - join a traditional Chinese tea ceremony
- Geological museum visit
- E Mei Fang - after a long half day you will visit a temple and stay overnight, enjoying an early morning tai chi session the following day
- Shang Qing Stream - bamboo rafting through incredible scenery
Taiji
Tai Ji Quan is the most widely practiced martial art in the world today and modified forms have become popular in recent times due to the associated health benefits. It is said to calm the mind, relax the body, relieve stress and improve general health. Beginners will usually start with very basic exercises that have been designed to teach proper alignment and correct methods of moving the body, shifting the weight, stepping etc. You will also be taught basic stance keeping postures, which serve as basic exercises in alignment and relaxation as well as a kind of mind calming standing meditation.
Qigong
The 'Qi' in Qigong means
'air' in Chinese, and by extension, 'life force'.
'Gong' means work applied to a discipline and so Qigong is thus breath work or energy work. Qigong is all about the practice of learning to control the movement of life force internally, using only the mind to direct energy in the body. Like Taiji, Qigong is practiced for health, therapeutic and relaxation purposes. Beginners will be well catered for on the programmes, initially learning basic techniques and progressing at a pace that suits each individual.
What's Included in the Price
- Training from trained masters five days a week
- Accommodation and three meals a day
- Airport transfers
- Day trips as stated
- 24-hour contact number for emergencies
- Personnal Online Account
What's Not Included in the Price
- International flights/ travel to China
- Travel and Health Insurance (this should cover you for martial arts training)
- Appropriate training clothes
- Any travel beyound that mentioned in the information
Prices and Durations
China Tai Chi and Cultural Experience 4 weeks
£1,099
