Learn Daoyin for Strength, Mobility, Balance, & Flexibility

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, resiliency, and energy circulation

  • Learn Qigong sets for whole body integration and energy balance

  • Learn breathwork and meditation techniques to deepen relaxation and healing of the nervous system

  • Enhance your practice with strength & mobility exercises, distilled from Qigong, martial arts, and functional training techniques

  • Access to video demonstrations for all practices learned

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

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

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?

    Hours from this course apply to our 200 hour Level 2 Instructor Certification. Complete the 5 Animal Qigong, Medical Qigong, and Level 1 Teacher Training courses for full Level 2 certification. Students who complete this course alone will receive a Daoyin Instructor Certificate.

  • 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!

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 - 10:30am Daoyin Session

  • 11am - Noon Lecture and Learning Activity

  • Noon - 1pm Lunch

  • 1pm - 3pm Break (Hike, Pool, etc.)

  • 3pm - 4:30pm Daoyin Session

  • 5pm - 6pm Lecture & Learning Activity

  • 6pm - 7pm Dinner

Rooming Options

Prices include room, meals, and tuition.