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Healing Retreat · China

11-Day Healing Retreat

11 Days of Balance & Renewal

This healing retreat in China is a journey within: eleven days at Shaolin with Qigong, Tai Chi, meditation, Insight Calligraphy and the wisdom of the Three Teachings.

Master Li leading a Tai Chi class with retreat participants in a courtyard below the Songshan mountains.

Retreat dates

10 – 20 May 2027

Single room

€ 2,990

per person

Double room

€ 2,590

per person

Included in the retreat fee:

  • Accommodation
  • Three meals a day
  • All entrance fees for the day trips
  • Transfer between Zhengzhou Airport and the retreat hotel – both directions

Not included in the retreat fee:

  • Flights to China – every guest arranges their own flights and arrival.

🎁 A gift for every participant 🎁

Traditional Chinese Qigong suit + Kung Fu Zen T-shirt

Included in your retreat – our gift to you.

Discover

Ancient Chinese wisdom and the healing art of Kung Fu

Kung Fu is much more than combat and self-defense – it is a profound practice for energy cultivation, wellness, and prevention of illness. Through both internal (e.g. Qigong, Tai Chi, Meditation) and external practices, you will unlock its true essence.

Join us if you seek

  • A deep connection with China’s rich cultural heritage
  • A transformative exploration of Kung Fu’s meaning and its potential in your life
  • An opportunity to be diagnosed and treated by experienced TCM doctors
  • A deeper understanding of healthy living
Retreat participants practising Insight Calligraphy with brush and ink.

Retreat programme

What the eleven days hold

Seven strands run through the whole programme – from movement and meditation to calligraphy, medicine and food.

Qigong & Tai Chi – The Art of Flow

Cultivate Qi, improve body awareness, and develop strength, flexibility, and inner harmony through gentle, flowing movements and mindful breathing.

Zen Mindfulness Meditation

Restore energy and inner stillness with guided practice.

Traditional Kung Fu Healing Arts

Revitalize your health through TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) and ancient energy cultivation techniques.

Wisdom of the Three Teachings

Explore the timeless wisdom of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism. Discover new perspectives on life, harmony, self-cultivation, and the connection between humanity and nature.

Insight Calligraphy (Shufa)

Harmonize body, mind, and Qi through meditative brush-artwork.

Holistic Nutrition & Nourishing Cuisine

Nourish your body with wholesome, balanced meals inspired by Chinese food traditions – mindful eating within a thoughtfully planned diet.

A Journey of Balance & Renewal

Step away from everyday distractions and reconnect with yourself. Integrate movement, meditation, philosophy, culture, and mindful living into a meaningful journey of personal discovery.

Itinerary

Day by day

The programme begins at Zhengzhou Airport and ends with the transfer back there.

DAY 1

Arrival at Shaolin

  • Meeting at Zhengzhou Airport
  • Bus transfer to Shaolin (1.5 hours)
  • Resort check-in
  • Welcome dinner with opening ceremony
  • Introduction to meditation

DAY 2

Shaolin

Shaolin Temple & the Songshan Mountains

  • Shaolin Temple
  • Cable car ride into the Songshan Mountains
  • Live mountain performance “Shaolin Zen Music Ritual” in the evening
Decorated gate in the Shaolin Temple grounds, Dengfeng, China.

DAY 3

Full Day Kung Fu Zen 1

  • Early morning: Shaolin Zhoutian Qigong
  • Morning: Tai Chi
  • Afternoon: Classics & Calligraphy
  • Evening: Meditation

DAY 4

Full Day Kung Fu Zen 2

  • Early morning: Shaolin Zhoutian Qigong
  • Morning: Tai Chi
  • Afternoon: Classics & Zen Tea Ceremony
  • Evening: Meditation

DAY 5

Full Day Kung Fu Zen 3

  • Early morning: Shaolin Zhoutian Qigong
  • Morning: Tai Chi
  • Afternoon: Qigong
  • Evening: Meditation

DAY 6

Academy, temple and tea

  • Songyang Academy
  • Fawang Temple
  • Tea Ceremony
Entrance gate at Songyang Academy in Dengfeng, China.

DAY 7

Full Day Kung Fu Zen 1

  • Early morning: Shaolin Zhoutian Qigong
  • Morning: Tai Chi
  • Afternoon: Classics & Calligraphy
  • Evening: Meditation

DAY 8

Full Day Kung Fu Zen 2

  • Early morning: Shaolin Zhoutian Qigong
  • Morning: Tai Chi
  • Afternoon: Classics & Zen Tea Ceremony
  • Evening: Meditation

DAY 9

Full Day Kung Fu Zen 3

  • Early morning: Shaolin Zhoutian Qigong
  • Morning: Tai Chi
  • Afternoon: Qigong
  • Evening: Meditation

DAY 10

Zhongyue Temple & shopping

  • Zhongyue Temple
  • Shopping
Entrance gate of Zhongyue Temple in Dengfeng, China.

DAY 11

Departure

  • Transfer to Zhengzhou Airport
  • Return to your cosy home

Six full days of practice

Full Day Kung Fu Zen 1, 2 and 3

Days 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 and 9 follow the same three rhythm patterns, each with its own afternoon focus.

Tai Chi class on the terrace of the retreat, Shaolin, China.

Full Day Kung Fu Zen 1

Early morning
Shaolin Zhoutian Qigong
Morning
Tai Chi
Afternoon
Classics & Calligraphy
Evening
Meditation

Full Day Kung Fu Zen 2

Early morning
Shaolin Zhoutian Qigong
Morning
Tai Chi
Afternoon
Classics & Zen Tea Ceremony
Evening
Meditation

Full Day Kung Fu Zen 3

Early morning
Shaolin Zhoutian Qigong
Morning
Tai Chi
Afternoon
Qigong
Evening
Meditation

Stay & nourishment

Resort, rooms and meals

Courtyard of the retreat hotel near Shaolin, China.

Accommodation at the resort

After the bus transfer from Zhengzhou Airport, the group checks in at the resort near Shaolin. The retreat fee is quoted per person for a single or a double room.

Round dining table set with Chinese dishes, bowls and cups.

Nourishing cuisine

Wholesome, balanced meals inspired by Chinese food traditions. Mindful eating and a thoughtfully planned diet are part of the retreat experience.

The retreat programme as a PDF

The complete flyer with the itinerary, programme highlights and contact details – for printing or to pass on.

Retreat group with their certificates of completion in front of a portrait of Confucius.

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For the detailed programme, dates and questions about the eleven days, please get in touch. For detailed retreat programs, please inquire.

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