6 Day All Inclusive Retreat

Take a rejuvenating retreat by the poolside, while making new friends, and learning skills for your practice or teaching.

  • Master multiple sets of Daoyin Yoga exercises for flexibility, strength, and resiliency

  • Learn Taiji (Tai Chi) and Taiji Qigong sequences for better balance, energy circulation, and mind/body integration

  • Learn modern cutting edge mobility and functional training techniques & principles

  • Learn martial arts conditioning to prevent injury and develop cat-like balance and coordination

  • Access to video demonstrations for all practices learned

  • A private session with Nick over Zoom to refine exercises learned in the course

  • Lectures on the theory and principles underlying the practice

  • 3 organic meals provided per day, plus tea, coffee, and snacks. Dietary restrictions welcome.

  • All Inclusive retreat with meals, lodging, pool, hiking trails, and Qigong studio on site

Forms You'll Learn

You will master the following sets of Daoyin, Qigong, & Taiji exercises in Detail:

  • The 4 Dragons of Daoist Yoga

  • Tiger Nei Gong Tendon Conditioning

  • Modern Mobility & Joint Stability Sequences

  • Daoyin Standing Sequences for Balance & Flexibility

  • Daoyin Floor Sequences for Flexibility & Core Stability

  • Shaolin Style Qigong & Daoyin

  • Shaolin Kung Fu Stances & Conditioning Drills

  • Taiji Qigong Sequences

  • Yang Style Taiji 13 Move Form

  • Taiji Circle Walking

FAQ

& Important Information

  • Where is the retreat located?

    The course will be held at Ojas Retreat Center, in Murrieta, California (about an hour south of Los Angeles. The closest airports are in Ontario and San Diego, but LAX will have the most flight options. There are airport shuttles available that we can send you info on.

  • What weather should I prepare for?

    The Mediterranean climate here makes the air quite dry in the summers. This leads to hot days, but cool temperatures in the shade or at nights. Bring sun protection, layers for mornings/evenings, and a swimsuit!

  • Do I get certified from this course?

    This course is designed to give you the ability to teach the forms taught, as well as practice them properly. That said, for a full foundational knowledge on the art of teaching, consider taking Nick's Level 1 Qigong Teacher Training program.

  • Can I get a refund?

    We won't be offering any refunds, but you are welcome to a credit to a future program if requested no less than 30 days before the course start date.

  • Is this course only for teachers?

    This course is for everyone! If you want to teach, there is a path to certification. If you just want a rejuvenating retreat, where you learn and grow your practice, this course is for you as well!

  • Will this course grant me Level 2 Instructor certification with Nick Loffree Qigong?

    Yes, in combination with Nick's 5 Animal Online Course. Both of these courses are 50 hours of training, and together equal the 100 hours needed (on top of the 100 hour Level 1 Teacher Training) to qualify for Level 2. In total, Level 1 & 2 equal 200 hours of training, and this will be displayed on your certificate.

Schedule

Checkin is at 4pm on July 7, 2025. Checkout is 11am on July 12, 2025. There will be one practice session the first evening, and one the last morning. Full days will have approximately the following schedule:

  • 7am - 9am Breakfast

  • 9am - Noon Training, Lecture, & QnA

  • Noon - 2pm Lunch & Break (Hike, Pool, Etc)

  • 2pm - 6pm Training, Lecture, & QnA

  • 6pm - 7pm Dinner

Rooming Options

Prices include room, meals, and tuition.

The Online Course

When you sign up for this retreat, we will grant you free access to the Online version of the course as well!