Mountain Retreat
Tai Chi & Qi Gong Retreats in Nature in Bali
Practice Tai Chi & Qi Gong at Lakes Waterfalls & Hot Springs in Hidden Valleys & Secluded Mountain Forests
Upcoming Mountain Retreats in Nature in Bali
All Mountain Retreats include Morning & Afternoon Taichi & Qigong Classes, Standard Accommodation with Breakfast, daily Forest Walks to Waterfalls, Lakes, Hot Springs, Max 6 people/course (Hotel can be upgraded on request)
* If you don’t see a Retreat below that fits your schedule you can request your own dates according to our availability Contact us
26 JUNE to 30 JUNE 2023 Health Qigong Beginners Course USD700… read more
25 JULY to 31 JULY 2023 Yang Taichi Beginner Course USD900… read more
03 AUG to 20 AUG 2023 PART TWO Qigong & Taichi Teacher Training Course ~ Advanced Certification USD2400… read more
23 AUGUST to 29 AUGUST 2023 Qigong & Taichi Introduction Course USD900… read more
WE ARE CLOSED FOR SEPTEMBER 2023
09 OCT to 29 OCT 2023 PART ONE Qigong & Taichi Teacher Training Course 21 Days USD2400… read more
19 NOV to 25 NOV 2023 Yang Taichi Beginner Course USD900… read more
04 DEC to 08 DEC 2023 Health Qigong Beginner Course USD700… read more
15 DEC to 21 DEC 2023 Qigong & Taichi Introduction Course USD900… read more
2024
02 JAN to 06 JAN 2024 Health Qigong Beginner USD700… read more
09 JAN to 15 JAN 2024 Qigong Intermediate Course USD900… read more
06 FEB to 12 FEB 2024 Yang Taichi Intermediate Course USD900… read more
10 MARCH to 30 MARCH 2024 PART ONE Qigong & Taichi Teacher Training Course 21 Days USD2400… read more

5 DAY MOUNTAIN RETREAT
1 person private room USD700
2 people sharing USD1200
7 DAY MOUNTAIN RETREAT
1 person private room USD900
2 people sharing USD1500
21 DAY MOUNTAIN RETREAT
1 person private room USD2400
2 people sharing USD4400
Send us an email with your prefers dates & we will arrange for you the most relaxing & healing retreat in nature
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Tai Chi Mountain Retreat
Practice Tai Chi at lakes, waterfalls and healing hot springs and experience the healing power of nature. Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan is the art of mindful exercise, with moving meditations based on relaxing martial arts movements that balance yin and yang in your body, improve health and vitality, speed up recovery from illness, promoting deep healing and inner peace. The perfect retreat for relaxing walks in nature through bamboo forests and mountain streams to powerful Qi locations. Send us an email with your preferred dates. Contact us
Qi Gong Mountain Retreat
Health Qi Gong is a nature-inspired mind-body practice based on the healing power of nature, combining gentle stretches with flowing movements of animals, birds, trees and rivers, and energy breathing meditations that embody all elements of the forest and mountains. These holistic, nature-centered exercises reconnect you with the Qi of nature, awaken your inner guru, energize the life force within you, calming your mind and revitalizing your whole being with natural healing energy. Send us an email with your preferred dates. Contact us

Forest Therapy Mountain Retreat
Forest Therapy also known as Forest Bathing (Shinrin-Yoku) is a gentle meditative practice of connecting with nature. Simply being present with all your senses, in a forest or other natural place, can produce mental, emotional and physical benefits. Medical research shows that nature is medicine, and immersion in forests combined with specific relaxing activities has positive effects on immune and cardiovascular systems, stabilizing and improving mood, promoting health and healing. Send us an email with your preferred dates. Contact us

Tao Yoga Mountain Retreat
Tao Yoga is a relaxing style of Spiritual Qi Gong based on Chinese Taoism and Indian Yoga that originated in the Himalayas over 3000 years ago. The essential concept of Tao Yoga is that we are nourished by nature and guided by nature’s wisdom to maintain radiant health and live in harmony with our environment, leading to oneness with nature and enlightenment. Tao Yoga includes mind-body fitness in a daily self-renewal program based on the principles of Yin Yang found in nature. Send us an email with your preferred dates. Contact us

5 Day Mountain Retreat
1 person private room USD700
2 person sharing room USD1200
- Beginner Level 10 Hours Short Course for Health & Relaxation
- Tai Chi & Qi Gong Training in the Mountains of North Bali
- 8 Group Classes with Instructor Dave West
- Max. 6 people on Retreat
- Forest Walks in the Mountains
- To Hot Springs Lakes & Waterfalls
- 5 days/4 nights Accommodation w/Breakfast
- Lunch & Dinner not included
- Advanced payment required
- Email your preferred dates Contact us
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7 Day Mountain Retreat
1 person private room USD900
2 person sharing room USD1500
- Beginner to Advanced Level 20 Hours Certification Course
- Tai Chi & Qi Gong Training in the Mountains of North Bali
- 12 Group Classes with Instructor Dave West
- Max. 6 people on Retreat
- Forest Walks in the Mountains
- To Hot Springs Lakes & Waterfalls
- 7 days/6 nights Accommodation w/Breakfast
- Lunch & Dinner not included
- Advanced payment required
- Email your preferred dates Contact us
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21 Day Mountain Retreat
1 person private room USD2400
2 person sharing room USD4400
- 100 Hours Instructor Level Certification Course Part One
- Tai Chi & Qi Gong Training in the Mountains of North Bali
- Counts as 50% of the 200 Hours Tai Chi & Qi Gong Teacher Training Course
- 40 Group Classes with Instructor Dave West
- Max. 6 people on Retreat
- Forest Walks in the Mountains
- To Hot Springs Lakes & Waterfalls
- 21 days/20 nights Accommodation w/Breakfast
- Lunch & Dinner not included
- Advanced payment required
- Email your preferred dates Contact us
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Instructor – Dave West
Experienced instructor and long time resident in Bali Dave West has been teaching Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan and Health Qi Gong for over 15 years, and Sivananda Yoga for over 25 years. Before that Dave taught physical education, surfing and swimming at international schools, yoga centres and hotels in Bali and SE Asia. Since 2010 Dave has been teaching private courses and retreats at Tai Chi Bali Taoist Healing Arts Centre, specializing in sitting, standing and moving meditation, focusing the mind and breath to lead the Qi, relaxing and balancing the body and spirit. Dave developed these courses and retreats for people at different levels of health and fitness to experience the healing power of nature, with easy to learn classes that bring rapid results. Dave lives, teaches and surfs in Bali.



Retreat Details
Your hotel is at 800m near the secluded mountain village of Munduk, deep in the bamboo rain forest of North Bali. Each day starts with Waterfall Meditation at 6.30am (optional). Breakfast is at 7.30am followed by 9.00am morning class, then get ready for your daily Forest Walk. At selected natural beauty spots along the way you can practice Tai Chi and Qi Gong and absorb the abundant Qi of nature with relaxing stretches, breathing exercises, and energy meditation.



During the retreat a natural force field develops within you that recharges your whole being with healing energy that promotes positive changes in all aspects of your life. The health benefits, mental relaxation and spiritual strength accumulated on this retreat can last for several weeks, and is a great inspiration to keep up your daily practice at home in health and harmony with nature.



Meeting Point
The meeting point is at 8.30am on the first day of your retreat at: PEPITO SUPERMARKET TEBONGKANG Jln. Raya Tebongkang, Singakerta, Kecamatan Ubud – see Google Map Ask your hotel to call you a Bluebird Taxi and show them this address. You can also buy your favourite snacks and necessities at this supermarket as there are no Western shops in the retreat area. Please be on time so we can get into the mountains as soon as possible. First stop is the Hot Springs to purify your energy and prepare your mind and body for the retreat. (Have your swimwear and traveling towel handy). On the last day of your retreat you will be dropped off at this same location at 4pm.
Retreat Schedule
The retreat schedule, treks and hotel may change according to availability, dry/rainy season, and closure of national parks and private property. We always do our best to offer you the best option available.
- 6.30 am Waterfall Meditation (optional)
- 7.30 am Breakfast
- 8.30 am Tai Chi & Qi Gong Class
- 10.00 am Forest Walk
- 12.00 pm Lunch
- 2.00 pm Return to Hotel & rest
- 4.30 pm Tai Chi & Qi Gong Class
- 7.00 pm Dinner
Retreat Topics
Tai Chi and Qi Gong have their roots in Tao philosophy and includes: Introduction to Taoist Healing Arts, Qi Gong Breathing Meditation, Qi Gong Energy Meditation, Qi Gong 8 Brocades, Qi Gong 5 Animals, Qi Gong 6 Healing Sounds, Forest Qi Gong, Forest Therapy, Tai Chi Walking Meditation, 4 Core Movements of Tai Chi, Yang Style Tai Chi 24 Forms and Tai Chi Pushing Hands. Theory includes 3 Principles of Yin and Yang, 5 Fundamentals of Qi Gong, and 10 Principles of Tai Chi Chuan. PDFs & MP4s are included in the Retreat Price to support topics taught in class, and includes advanced philosophy and theory for further study at home.
Mountain Climate
- October to April – high rainfall – high humidity – 25-35’C
- April to September – low rainfall – low humidity – 20-30’C
Forest Walks
Forest Walks take you through tropical rain forest and mountain paths to rivers, hot springs, lakes and waterfalls. The retreat offers 1 to 2 hours walking on Trek 1 to 6 (See Map below). Shorter walks are also available for less able walkers. At selected natural beauty spots along the way we practice Tai Chi and Qi Gong to nourish ourselves with the abundant Qi of nature using gentle stretches, breathing exercises, and energy meditation. Walking in nature not only revitalizes the body and refreshes the mind, but also conditions the legs for Tai Chi and Qi Gong.
Hotel Accommodation
The hotel depends on the size of the group and the fitness level of the individuals. We always choose very quite and spacious hotels surrounded by gardens, forests and waterfalls. The general area is 2 hours northwest of Ubud and 3 hours from the International Airport, west of Bedugul at an altitude of 800 meters. Hotel accommodation offers a combination of modern comforts, friendly service, scenic views of mountain, coffee, clove and cocoa plantations. The local Balinese call these rooms ‘cottages’ but it is closer to what Westerners would call a mountain cabin (3 stars) warm & dry cosy rooms with comfortable clean white bed sheets & a nice hot shower & towels. Also included with the room is free wifi, tea & coffee, drinking water & breakfast.
Hotel Restaurant
The hotel restaurant offers a choice of Indonesian, Balinese and Chinese cuisine at reasonable prices, mostly non-vegetarian. Upon arrival special meal requests may be given to the Hotel Manager and are subject to availability.
Hotel Breakfast
Every morning a hearty mountain breakfast is provided by the hotel which is included in the Retreat Price.
Lunch & Dinner
Lunch & dinner are not included in the price and will be charged in addition at menu price by the hotel upon departure. You will need to bring enough money for 2 meals/day (USD10-20/day). Hotel Restaurant prices are inexpensive and the food is delicious. Several other inexpensive restaurants are located nearby in the village just down the road.
Internet
Wifi username and password are available on request at the hotel Reception. The signal is available in the rooms but usually strongest in the restaurant.
What To Bring
- Comfortable Clothes
- Sports Shoes
- Light Long Trousers
- Light Long Sleeve Sweater
- Light Raincoat
- Swimwear & Travel Towel
- Water bottle
- Aromatherapy Mosquito Repellent
- Flashlight
What Not To Bring
- Narcotics are illegal in Indonesia and are not permitted on retreats and courses.
- For deep healing its recommended to take a break from phones, laptops and TV.
- If you do bring your phone or laptop on retreat then you must leave it in your room. Do not bring your phone or laptop to classes.
- You are encouraged to immerse yourself in the beauty of nature and refresh your whole being with mountain Qi.
- Most important is that you relax and enjoy yourself!
Code of Conduct
- Protect and preserve the natural world.
- Respect the local culture and tradition..
- Take all your rubbish back to your hotel.
- Please arrive at least 5 minutes early for all classes and walks.
- Smoking and alcohol are not permitted during classes.
- Phones are not permitted in classes. Do not bring your phone to classes.
- Practice together in friendship and harmony.
- Work hard to improve your skills.
- Cultivate unity, wisdom and compassion.
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