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Oregon Fall Retreats 2026
The Oregon Fall Retreats are based on the material and movement practices of the Integral Way Tradition, as passed down by the Ni family
Harmony Tai Chi (18 Step)
Open To Current Yo San Students
Sept 11 - 13
2 - 3 Days
Oregon Shrine & Retreat Center - Jacksonville, OR
This retreat focuses on the entry Level 1 Harmony Tai Chi (HTC).
Learn the entire 18 Step Harmony Tai Chi form together with its underlying universal principles. An introduction will also be given on how to use the form for spiritual cultivation using the Tao Teh Ching, as elucidated by Hua Ching Ni.
Instructor: Peter Stege
$300
Includes meals, lodging & tuition
Harmony Tai Chi (50 Step)
Open To Graduates of the HTC 18-Step Program or those with instructor approval.
Sept 16 - 21
5-6 Days
Oregon Shrine & Retreat Center - Jacksonville, OR
This retreat will focus on learning and refining the Yang Section of Harmony Tai Chi Long Form. Instead of morning sitting practice, there will be an emphasis on supplementary practices as learned in previous retreats.
Open to those who have learned HTC 18 Step, or who have the instructor’s permission.
Instructor: Peter Stege (Thurs - Sat)
Dr Mao (Sun - Mon)
Sisters of the Heavenly Way
Open To Certified movement instructors or mentors who have participated in the Sisters online group for at least nine months.
Sept 24 - 27
3 - 4 Days
Oregon Shrine & Retreat Center - Jacksonville, OR
Come together to experience living in harmony with the Subtle Nature of Life, and to restore its central radiance in daily life. Guest zoom appearances by Dr. Daoshing Ni and Barbara Wolff.
Register early as space is limited and conditions apply. For questions and registration email Amira at taoistmentorship@gmail.com
Instructor: Amira Kusala
For information about the Sisters group contact Barbara Wolff, Group Facilitator, at sistersofuhw@gmail.com
“Great Harvest of the Whole”
Open To Graduates of Level 1: Entering the Tao, Integral Way Mentors, and Chi Health Institute instructors.
Sept 30 - Oct 4
4 - 5 Days
Oregon Shrine & Retreat Center - Jacksonville, OR
Inspired by the I Ching’s Great Harvest hexagram, this retreat offers an opportunity to deepen spiritual cultivation through meditation, movement, nature immersion, mindful service, and periods of silence. Participants follow a simple rhythm of practice, reflection, community, and rest to support clarity, renewal, and inner growth.
Note: this is a device-free retreat designed to support presence, focus, and connection to the natural world. (Exception for non-English speakers who require a translation device)
Instructor: Peter Stege
Retreat Eligibility
The Oregon Shrine & Retreat Center is an intimate retreat space in Southern Oregon, originally the residence of Hua-Ching Ni and now home to immersive Taoist retreats. Most programs are open to graduates of the College of Tao's foundational training programs, including Chi Health Institute instructors, Integral Way Mentors, and Level 1 graduates.
Service as Practice
All participants are expected contribute through light service to help care for the retreat center, gardens, and grounds as part of a unified retreat experience. This shared practice reflects the Taois principle that caring for our environment is also a way of cultivating ourselves
If you have any questions, please contact the Center Manager, Peter Stege pstege@hotmail.com
Switzerland 2026
Explore the Principles of Qi Cultivation, Health & Spiritual Development
Integral healing Retreat
Open to Beginners & Experienced Practitioners
Oct 8 - 11
3 - 4 Days
Hôtel Balance • Swiss Alps, Switzerland
Experience four days of Taoist healing, meditation, Qigong, and self-cultivation in the Swiss Alps with Dr. Mao Shing Ni. Designed for both beginners and experienced practitioners, this retreat offers practical tools for greater health, vitality, clarity, and spiritual growth in a breathtaking mountain setting.
From
CHF 1,395
(~$1,700 USD)
Includes meals, lodging & tuition
Instructor: Dr. Mao Shing Ni
For more details about this retreat, please visit: https://www.chirivers.com/alpine-retreat-26
Past Retreats
Explore the Principles of Qi Cultivation, Health & Spiritual Development
College of Tao Retreat 2026
Open to Beginners & Experienced Practitioners
April 2026
The College of Tao 2026 North Carolina Retreat was held as a five-day immersive experience in the Blue Ridge Mountains at the Art of Living Retreat Center in Boone, North Carolina. Participants engaged in a rich program of Taoist practices including Eight Treasures Qi Gong, Tai Chi, meditation, Ba Gua, and integrative nutrition, alongside teachings from Dr. Mao Shing Ni and other senior instructors.
For those who were unable to attend or would like to revisit the teachings, full retreat recordings are available for purchase so the experience can be accessed at any time.
Art of Living Retreat Center - Boone, NC
Instructor: Dr. Mao Shing Ni & Others
$295
Learn more about our Annual College of Tao Retreat here.
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