Spring retreat 2026
Date 22 - 26 April 2026
We are happy to invite you and do registrations for Spring Retreat in Slovakia mountains 2026 in April
Hotel Gránit Smrekovica ***/Chata Smrekovica 1400 m. above sea level in the heart of Veľká Fatra,
Come and have a good workout with us in the alpine environment, recharge your strength and recharge your battery after the winter season.
At the same time to improve in the physical exercises of Iron Shirt , Tantienchikung, but also to relax with Taojin and wellness without the usual daily distractions of surroundings and work.
Planned to practice outdoors in the mountain air, warmer clothing is recommended.
A hike to Rakytov 1567 m for beautiful views of the Fatra Mountains is planned
The main topic will be the exercises of Tantienchikung and Iron Shirt. We will focus on building qi pressure and wrapping the organs and fascia and inner layers with qi. The energy of the abdomen of Tantien is the foundation of vitality, strength and resilience. Participation in this weekend refinement camp is highly recommended for anyone who wants to become powerfully energized and regenerated. It will also include instructors testing the Tantiechikung, Taojin and Iron Shirt I postures that are subject to certification.
Schedule :
Wednesday : possible arriving and aclimatisation
Thursday : .
13:00 - 15:00 accommodation and registration for Tao exercises
15:00 - 17:00 Tantien Chikung, Iron Shirt I
17:15 - 18:15 Taojin
18:15 - 20:00 Dinner and culture
20:30 - 21:00 Healing Sounds and Inner Smile
Friday - Saturday:
07:00 - 08:00 Morning warm-up, tapping detox with bamboo
08:00 - 09:00 Breakfast
10:00 - 12:00 Tantien Chikung Theory and practice with slide show
15:00 - 17:00 Iron Shirt Stance Pushing
17:15 - 17:45 Taojin and Dragon, Bamboo and Arrow Shooting positions
18:00 - 20:00 Dinner & Relax, possible Wellness
20:00 - 21:00 Sitting Together/ Healing Sounds and Inner Smile
13:00 - 17:00 Saturday planned hike to Rakytov Hill for views
Sunday:
07:00 - 08:00 Wam up morning warm up, tapping detox with bamboo
08:00 - 10:00 Breakfast, handover of rooms
10:00 -12:00 Chikung recap, Iron Shirt / Taojin and conclusion
What to bring: mattress, bamboo tapping mat (can also be purchased locally at a cost of 20 Euros),
Comfortable clothes for exercise (take something warmer too) There is a wellness area.
Date 22-26 April Wednesday to Sunday
Price: course fee 250,- Eur/ 5 days
Excellent price accommodation with breakfest from 45€ person / night: to be paid individually at the reception of the chalet.
Registration by e-mail or by phone:
IT IS NECESSARY TO REGISTER BY E-MAIL OR BY PHONE BEFORE THE END OF FEBRUARY
For those who have already registered, you need pay or deposit the course fee of €250 or a non-refundable registration deposit of €100 into a bank account.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
We are looking forward to practising and meditating together.
Staying together / sharing and refiningGreetings
Julius & Martina
PHONE: ++421 905 253 978 /WhatsApp
Fly to Bratislava/ Vienna
Transportation: individual: Located by the D2 motorway (direction Brno-Bratislava), only 20 minutes from Bratislava and 2 km from Malacky. 500m from the hotel there is a bus stop. Or we arrange you car
Methodological Tao yin & Tantien chikung
Tao yin helps to improve the position for the practice of Chikung Iron Shirt and Taichi,
by developing the body's structures, releasing tension and creating a deeper connection with
your Tantien centre - the secondary brain. The principles of movement in Tao yin are
are essentially the same as in Iron Shirt and Tai Chi. It allows for the following 3 forms
exercises to interact and complement each other. The goal of all is to achieve relaxation,
flow of Qi, to centre oneself, to calm oneself, to feel joy and to be full of positive energy as
child. The basic principles of how to practice Tao yin and feel at ease
Tao yin exercises and meditations are mostly practised on the floor lying down or sitting
on the mats. Before starting the practice, we prepare a comfortable place for us to
practice. Take special care not to catch cold from below. In Tao yin
the goal is relaxation.
Tantien chi kung is a basic energetic exercise for the strength of the centre.
It builds the strength of the abdomen, the Qi battery, and helps improve all functions of digestion, absorption, and elimination of the body.
It exercises the basic posture structure while standing and builds Qi pressure.
Dragon and Tiger breath is then applied through 11 silent animal exercises, building strength in each part of the abdomen..
