Healing Art of Balance — Meditative Tai Chi for Body & Mind
2-Hour Mini Retreat
Dates
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Three-mini-retreat Package (July 29, August 5, August 12)
Wednesday, July 29, 7–9 PM
Wednesday, August 5, 7–9 PM
Wednesday, August 12, 7–9 PM
Price
$65 for one mini-retreat
$180 for three-mini-retreat package
*Please wear comfortable clothes for this event.
*Up to 12 participants per session.
*Private group sessions for this workshop are available. For inquiries, please contact echoyuhe@fougallery.com
静如山岳，动若江河 – In stillness, be like a mountain; in movement, be like a river.
In today’s world of constant change and uncertainty, maintaining inner clarity and well-being is essential. True balance is not found in doing more, but in releasing what no longer serves you—allowing your essence to guide you back to a state of ease, presence and natural flow.
We invite you to join us this summer to reconnect with both inner and outer balance through a grounded sense of peace and well-being. You will be guided through centering meditation, neuro-somatic practices, and Meditative Tai Chi as a healing art of balance. Each session includes personalized guidance on posture and alignment to support healthy energy flow, along with interactive practices that foster connection, learning and enjoyment within the group. Together, these elements offer a holistic approach to living with greater ease, resilience, and vitality. Rooted in ancient Chinese philosophy, Tai Chi harmonizes slow, relaxed, and mindful movements with natural breathing to cultivate balance, vitality, and inner harmony. Guided by the principles of stillness and flow, you will learn to release subtle tension, invite fresh energy, and embody the stability of a mountain—rooted, centered, and unwavering—through standing meditation and healing stances. Flowing sequences then guide you into the fluidity of water—adaptable, graceful, and at ease—through continuous, circular movements.
Meditative Tai Chi is more than physical exercise; it is a pathway to reconnect with your inner self—calming the mind while energizing the body. While the full three-part series offers the deepest transformation, each mini-retreat provides practical tools you can bring into daily life—nurturing vitality, joy, and an effortless sense of flow and wholeness.
*Each session concludes with organic herbal tea, wisdom-sharing & space for heartfelt connection in community.
Instructor
Viviane Chen is a devoted practitioner and teacher of Tai Chi and meditation, and the recipient of the Outstanding Educator of the Year award for her contributions to Chinese arts and education. She has studied with renowned Tai Chi masters including Alex Dong, Ping Zhen Cheng, and Chen Xiaowang, and trained in meditation and healing with Tsoknyi Rinpoche, Khandro Kunga Bhuma Rinpoche, Yungchen Lhamo, among others. Drawing from diverse lineages and holistic well-being trainings, Viviane has developed a unique, integrative approach that brings ancient wisdom into fast-paced modern life. Through her teaching, she has guided many practitioners toward inner peace, awakening, and joy. She believes that a peaceful mind, a compassionate heart, and a healthy body are the foundation of a fulfilling life.”
Payment and Cancellation Policy
At Fou Gallery, we are dedicated to offering meaningful and enriching experiences through our courses. Due to the intimate nature of our programs and the detailed planning required with our instructors, we kindly ask for your understanding of our non-refundable policy. Once registered for a course, all payments are final and cannot be refunded.
