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Tai Chi Retreat 2019

Whether learning something new, or practicing it for many years, there is such value in focusing one’s efforts for an extended period of time on that activity. Retreats offer just that kind of opportunity, and so the tai chi retreats offered by Mings Martial Arts is a yearly, and sometimes even bi-yearly, event, for those students wanting to deepen their practice. This year’s retreat in September was enjoyed by a range of students, who came to not only learn more… Read More »Tai Chi Retreat 2019

Tai Chi Retreat – October 2018

For a weekend we practiced chi gong and tai chi under the pecan nut trees, listening to the arrow marked babblers and African grey hornbills chatter away to each other. A mix of beginners, intermediate and advanced tai chi students from Johannesburg and as far as Cape Town, enjoyed the tranquil property of Melody Hills for the October 2018 tai chi retreat, led by Sifu Leo Ming. “Retreats give us ‘time’ ” reflects Leo, when asked why he holds retreats… Read More »Tai Chi Retreat – October 2018

Retreating back to the present moment

By Brenda Ryan, Student of tai chi Retreat (N) ‘An act of moving back or withdrawing’ is what one typically does when wanting to escape… and who among us can say we don’t want or need to escape from time to time? This past weekend afforded a group of students just such an opportunity. I was fortunate enough to secure a place on the Taiji Retreat with Sifu Leo Ming held in the beautiful, tranquil setting of Melody Hills in… Read More »Retreating back to the present moment

China Trip – Photos of our adventure

Here is the start of our collection of photos, of the adventure a group of tai chi students are currently enjoying, while on their trip to China. They are exploring the culture, places and people to get a more in-depth understanding of the history, people and current practice of tai chi. Here’s a video of the Fan Form that Sifu Leo Ming just shared on Facebook: More photos and videos here: Chen Village Visit Wudang Mountains tai chi sessions Great… Read More »China Trip – Photos of our adventure

October 2017 Tai Chi Retreat near Johannesburg

A time of reflection, of going within, of practicing our art of taiji, of restoring our minds and bodies, a time of laughter and friendship and so much more was had at this Octobers Tai Chi Retreat. Melody hill welcomed us, and fed us with nourishing and o-so-yummy vegetarian food, and kept us warm around a fire at night. The setting has become our favourite, as the green grass under the walnut trees is a soothing and invigorating space for… Read More »October 2017 Tai Chi Retreat near Johannesburg

Johannesburg Tai Chi Retreats

Sifu Leo holds retreats in Johannesburg often, where the focus is on the practice of qigong and taiji, while relaxing and centering oneself in beautiful surroundings, eating wholesome food. As tai chi practitioner Ashley describes his experience of the retreats: Our Tai Chi retreat is a beautiful way to escape from the demands of everyday life, and experience an uplifting and inspirational weekend cocooned in a lovely setting. The weekend unfolds in the spirit of Tai Chi – no rush, no deadlines,… Read More »Johannesburg Tai Chi Retreats

Tai chi Retreat in Magaliesburg, Johannesburg

By Ralph Whittal Tai Chi has been part of my life for the past six months or so. I have found it to be beneficial and I could not imagine a life without my weekly Tai Chi routine. Some of the benefits for me have included centering and grounding of my thoughts and it has also helped me to find balance in my life. I’m very much a Tai Chi beginner and went on my first Tai Chi retreat in… Read More »Tai chi Retreat in Magaliesburg, Johannesburg