Qigong and Tai Chi Retreats
“Peace in motion. Stillness Through Flow – Soft Steps with Open Heart”
A retreat to restore balance through Qigong, Tai Chi, and Meditation
Our Qigong & Tai Chi retreat has a unique essence of gentle, flowing, meditative, and yet deeply Self Discovery powerful practice. These both Daoist Arts focus on cultivating qi, on grounding the body, and harmonizing the breath with the body movement. Qi is life energy, grounding the body brings lightness and flow, and the coordination between breath and body movement calms down the mind and awakens the awareness of all the dimensions of your being.
This retreat is centred more on Qigong. It feels like an invitation to relax, build resilience, and reconnect with your inner flow. It starts by offering you a different rhythm—one that is slow, fluid, and deeply connected. This retreat is your chance to step into that rhythm, to cultivate calm energy, release stress, and rediscover balance within yourself. And there is even more: the movement of the body and the awareness of the flow of the energy may bring you the real sense of stillness.
What´s different from other retreats?
The specificity of Sundari’s Qigong and Tai Chi retreat is the introduction in the program of the Hridaya Meditation, both its principles and the practice. On superior levels, after the techniques are mastered, practicing the Qigong and Tai Chi with the awareness of the Hridaya space and the inquiry of “Who am I ?“ brings you the experience of the stillness of your true nature in the flow of the movement. Thus, movement becomes stillness and stillness becomes movement, unified in the unique peace of the experience of just being.
What You’ll Experience
Morning Practices – Gentle Qigong flows to awaken energy and center your breath.
Qigong/Tai Chi Fundamentals – Learn or refine the graceful movements that build strength, focus, and flow.
Breathwork & Energy Cultivation – Simple practices for calming the nervous system and strengthening vitality.
Meditation & Stillness – Guided Hridaya meditation sessions to quiet the mind and ground the body.
Sun Set Sessions – Soft Qigong or walking meditation to restore balance at day’s end.
Nature Time – Space to integrate practices through stillness, journaling, or mindful walks.
Add-On Wellness Experiences
To deepen your journey, we offer personalized add-ons designed to support your growth and wellbeing. These optional experiences can be integrated into your Teacher Training or Retreat program, creating a truly holistic path of transformation.
Available On Request:
- Acupuncture Treatments — Restore balance and stimulate the body’s natural healing energy.
- Integrative Therapies — A blend of holistic approaches tailored to your individual needs.
- Yoga Therapy — Personalized sessions that adapt yoga practices for healing, alignment, and inner balance.
These extras are thoughtfully curated to complement your training or retreat, giving you the space to recharge, realign, and expand on every level—body, mind, and spirit.
Benefits
Release physical and emotional tension
Improve balance, posture, and flexibility
Strengthen energy flow and resilience
Cultivate inner calm, presence, and vitality
Awakens the awareness of your True Self
You can take away simple practices into everyday life
Level of practice
Suitable for all levels—no experience required, just an open heart.
When?
Where?
The Sundari Integral Yoga© Retreats boutique is nestled where two bird-rich lagoons meet the Atlantic Ocean, in Lagoa de Albufeira, Portugal—a secluded eco-sanctuary just 40 minutes from Lisbon. This tranquil haven is surrounded by endless white sand beaches and pine forests. Though integrated into a quiet community, the area offers deep immersion in silence and natural beauty. Here the environment itself becomes part of your creative and inner journey. Peaceful walking trails, wholesome meals, and sacred stillness create the perfect setting to slow down and reconnect with yourself. situated in
Our retreat boutique centre is an intimate space with just four twin-bed rooms, each featuring a private bathroom and Wi-Fi.
The house is surrounded by a charming garden with young trees and tropical plants. Within the garden is the Shambala Yoga Shala, equipped with yoga mats and meditation blocks for your practice. Upstairs, where the guest rooms are located, you’ll also find a shared study room and a small kitchenette ideal for preparing tea. The main kitchen, set amidst the garden, includes a filtered water system, dishwasher, laundry facilities, and all essential amenities.
Please note: Our school is a substance-free environment—we do not permit alcohol, drugs, or smoking on the premises.
The Schedule
- 7:00 – 8:00 Hridaya Meditation – Meditation of the Heart
- 8:00 – 10:00 Qigong Practice
- 10:00 – 11:00 Breakfast
- 11:00 – 14:00 Qigong/Tai Chi techniques – lecture and practice in nature (if weather conditions allow)
- 14:00 – 15:00 Lunch
- 15:00 – 15:30 Karma yoga
- 15:30 – 19:00 Nature free time
- 19:00 – 20:00 Dinner
- 20:00 – 21:00 Group Reflection/Sun Set Qigongand Tai Chi
- 21:00 – 22:00 Hridaya Meditation
Food
Meals are ovo-lacto-vegetarian and while you will be able to prepare your own rich breakfast, lunch and dinner will be lovingly prepared by Elena, a talented local chef who also owns a nearby restaurant.
Group Size
Our focus is on quality, presence, and cultivating a harmonious space where all can blossom. We honour gender balance and intentionally keep our retreats small—limited to a maximum of ten participants—so we can fully support each person’s unique rhythm and growth.
Retreat Details
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