Sunrise Meditation on the veranda - Align breath with mountain light and with your highest truth .
Morning Qigong – Body-method, energy work, intention mastery. Learn to manifest your spirit completely.
Energy Cultivation - Awaken your capacity to direct the energy within you and beyond, for self healing and profound energy work.
Tai Chi Journey - Explore the complete depths of Tai Chi, from the true, often hidden foundations, to the deepest and most closely kept applications
Nightly Fire-Circle Dialogues – philosophy, lineage stories, tea ceremony.
Structural alignment without rigidity
Pressure distribution through the fascia
Song as release without collapse
Stability that does not rely on tension
Power that flows without effort
Awareness that remains continuous through movement
Qi, Dantian, & Spirit: not theorized or imagined, but felt, grounded, and embodied.
Instruction is precise and personal, guided by direct observation rather than explanation.
Westlake is foundational.
It is particularly well-suited for:
Practitioners seeking depth rather than intensity
Those seeking to improve and master their inner world
Students feeling the pull towards transmission, not accumulation
Anyone wanting clarity that persists in daily life
This retreat does not aim to overwhelm or impress.
It aims to settle something correctly.
Small group, limited attendance
Daily training balanced with rest and integration
Open to sincere practitioners
Partner work integrated gradually and safely
Your eight days will be spent in a private meditation retreat center that offers:
Panoramic views of rolling hills
Breathtaking sunrise and sunset vistas
Peaceful training spaces
Comfortable accommodations
Nourishing meals
Close proximity to luxury dining and shopping options (10-minute drive)
Complete immersion in Tai Chi and Qigong
A look at the study ahead
Tai Chi Strong - Unlock the internal power already inside of you, awaiting your discovery
Tai Chi Flow - Reclaim union with heaven and earth, to feel lightness, ease, and flow inside every movement and every moment
Tai Chi Glow - Reconnect with your highest self and deepest truths to become a luminous beacon of blissful presence
Golden Bell Qigong - Heal long held wounds, physical and emotional, and forge yourself anew with immovable integrity
Internal Power - Harness the highest level of Yang Style Tai Chi's Internal Power
Bliss Alignment - Reconnect with the original energy of the Tao, to return to the you that you have always been
Healing - Turn your mastery outwards, as you bring coherence and healing upon others who would benefit
To maintain the highest quality experience and ensure personalized instruction, this retreat is strictly limited to 10 participants.
Instructor Bio:
October 19th, 2027 - October 25th, 2027
In the hills of Westlake, CA, nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains.
LAX and BUR, Burbank airport will generally be a faster travel experience.
You do not need to have prior experience. All you need is an open mind, and a genuine, sincere desire to grow beyond where you had been.
There are private rooms as well as shared rooms, as availability permits. Email us to inquire about current options and let us know your preference.
We will do our best to fulfill your dietary needs. In the event that we cannot do so, a variety of quality restaurants serving a diverse range of dietary preferences are available within 15 minutes of the retreat.
The retreat, while serene, is just minutes way from major and luxury shops, restaurants, and services, to accommodate any of your needs beyond Tai Chi & Qigong. There is wifi and modern comforts on-site.
Westlake Village, a part of Thousand Oaks, CA is one of the safest, lowest crime areas in California. Feel free to explore and enjoy what this positive community has to offer during your stay.
Yes! A Companion Pass is available inclusive of the following:
• 8 days, 7 nights in shared room
• Daily fresh, hand made meals
• Morning and evening tea bars
• Access to walking trails & meditation deck
NOT included are:
• Tai Chi / Qigong classes & labs
• Retreat training souveniers