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Tai chi and TCM wellness camp

Learn tai chi where it is practised every morning

Five to seven days in Kunming. Each morning you train in the park with a teacher, beside local people who have practised for decades. The rest of the day is for Chinese medicine, tea, food and rest.

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What you learn

Movement you can keep doing at home

Tai chi

The opening sequence of a traditional form, taught step by step, with attention to posture, balance and breathing.

Baduanjin

The Eight Brocades: eight simple movements that take about ten minutes, easy to remember and to practise daily.

Breathing and stillness

Standing practice and slow breathing, the quiet foundation that both forms are built on.

Six days, day by day

A sample camp. Every morning starts in the park, and the afternoons change.

A pavilion on a lake at dusk

Day 1

Arrive

  • AfternoonAirport pickup and hotel check-in
  • EveningWelcome dinner with your coordinator and teacher
People practising tai chi in a park

Days 2–3

Learn the basics

  • MorningsStance, breathing and the first Baduanjin movements in the park
  • Day 2 afternoonTCM constitution assessment with a physician
  • Day 3 afternoonPu'er tea tasting
An older man practising tai chi among trees

Days 4–5

Practise with local people

  • MorningsThe opening tai chi sequence, alongside people who train here every day
  • Day 4 afternoonMedicinal-food cooking class
  • Day 5 afternoonA hot spring, or tuina or cupping if you choose
A cup of tea among green leaves

Day 6

Take it home

  • MorningRun through everything you learned; receive your certificate and home routine
  • AfternoonTransfer to the airport

This is a sample. Your teacher adjusts the pace to the group, and every afternoon activity is optional.

What's included

Everything arranged

A teacher and a coordinator

Daily classes with an experienced teacher, and a coordinator who interprets and looks after the arrangements.

A TCM constitution assessment

With a TCM physician, plus a constitution card in English to take home.

Tea and medicinal food

A Pu'er tasting and a cooking class with ingredients long used in Chinese kitchens. Halal and vegetarian on request.

Hotel and transfers

Airport pickup, a hotel near the park, and a car for every outing.

A routine for home

A short written routine, follow-along videos and a certificate at the end of the camp.

Suitable for beginners

No experience needed. Tell us about any joint problems, and the teacher adapts the movements.

Also part of our programmes

Tai chi in every stay

Morning tai chi is part of our longer programmes too.

TCM fertility support

Couples practise together each morning during their first stay.

Stroke rehabilitation

Family members join the classes; patients can do a seated version with the physician's agreement.
Questions

Tai chi camp FAQ

Do I need any experience?
No. Most guests are beginners. The teacher starts from the basics and adjusts for your age and fitness.
What should I wear?
Loose, comfortable clothes and flat, soft-soled shoes. Mornings in Kunming can be cool, so bring a layer.
Can I come with my partner or family?
Yes. Classes work well for couples and families, and children are welcome.
How much does it cost?
It depends on the length of the camp, the hotel and the options you choose. You get a written quote before you travel.

Join a tai chi camp

Tell us roughly when you'd like to come and for how long. We reply within one working day.

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