Rooted Stillness: A Weekend of Taichi & Mindfulness

  Rooted Stillness: A Weekend of Taichi & Mindfulness
📍 Bradford Woods, Martinsville, IN
📅 March 20–22, 2026 (Friday 4PM – Sunday 4PM)
👥 Limited to 35 participants

 On November 5, 2025, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) officially declared March 21 as International Taijiquan Day, honoring Taijiquan (Taichi) as a practice of balance, harmony, and peace.

This decision, initiated by China and unanimously supported by all member states, affirms Taichi’s significance as a living cultural treasure. Practiced across generations and continents, Taichi is recognized not only as a form of mindful movement, but also as a path to intercultural understanding, social inclusion, and human well-being.

March 21, the Spring Equinox, was chosen to reflect Taichi’s essence: the equilibrium of yin and yang, stillness and motion, humanity and nature.

 Join us for a gentle, immersive weekend honoring International Taijiquan Day through mindful movement, stillness, and connection with nature.

This retreat offers a supportive space to:

• Slow down and reconnect with your body
• Experience Taijiquan as embodied mindfulness
• Restore balance through breath, movement, and rest

Suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners alike.

• Taijiquan fundamentals (slow, relaxed, grounded movement)
• Standing meditation (Zhanzhuang)
• Mindful walking and breath awareness
• Gentle Qigong and relaxation practices
• Quiet reflection and nature immersion
• Community practice in a trauma-informed, inclusive setting 

• Adults seeking calm, balance, and embodied awareness
• People interested in Taichi for health and well-being
• Those new to Taijiquan as well as long-time practitioners
• Anyone wishing to mark International Taijiquan Day with meaning

No prior experience required.

Dr. Ying Wang
Founder & Lead Instructor, Mindful Taichi Co.
13th-generation intangible cultural heritage bearer of Chen-style Taijiquan
Mindfulness meditation practitioner for over 15 years

Bradford Woods is a 2,500-acre outdoor education center affiliated with Indiana University, offering accessible lodging, trails, and contemplative indoor/outdoor spaces. Just under an hour from Indianapolis or Bloomington.

Includes all programming, lodging, and meals.

Tier                                                                 Fee

Early Bird (by Jan 18, 2026)                       $280

Regular (Jan 19–Feb 17)                             $320

Student Discount                                        $200

Volunteer Discount                                    $175 (limited availability)

Optional Linen Rental $15

Registration Closes: Feb 27, 2026

Cancellation Policy:
75% refund before Jan 18, 50% by Feb 9, no refunds after Feb 9. Substitutions allowed with approval.

Space is limited to 35 participants. Early registration is encouraged.

For questions or scholarship support, email info@mindfultaichi.org