[Won Retreat] Empowering our Mind and Body through Tai Chi with Rev. Song
Begin: Thursday, Dec 31 2026 (Check-in from 4pm)
End: Sunday, Jan 3 2027
Location: Won Dharma Center (Click HERE for directions)
Contact: info@wondharmacenter.org / 518-851-2581
Registration is now OPEN
Rev. Daesung Song from the Won Institute of Graduate Studies will guide participants through the theory and practice of Tai Chi.
Tai Chi is a gentle mind-body practice rooted in martial arts, combining slow, intentional movements with deep, natural breathing. Regular practice can support strength, flexibility, balance, relaxation, and mental clarity, while also helping reduce stress and anxiety.
This retreat is recommended for anyone with an interest or background in meditation, Qigong, or Tai Chi. Beginners will have an opportunity to build a strong foundation, while more experienced practitioners can deepen their practice and explore new dimensions of their spiritual journey.
Drawing on the essential principles of Tai Chi, Qigong, and yoga, the program will offer a balanced combination of movement, meditation, and contemplative practice. Participants will explore ways to cultivate both physical vitality and inner steadiness while developing a deeper understanding of meditation and spiritual practice.
Through guided instruction, individual practice, and group exercises, participants will have opportunities to experience these teachings both in theory and in practice, developing skills that can continue to support their practice beyond the retreat.
Retreat Fee
- Single room: $600
- 2-bed room: $430
- Commuter: $315
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Payment Terms
All deposit and registration payments must be submitted either online using the built-in PayPal payment method or sending us a check. If you register more than 14 days before a retreat start date, you must pay at minimum a 50% registration fee. You can pay the remaining balance upon your arrival. If you register 14 days or less than 14 days before a retreat start date, you must pay the full registration fee at the time of registration. All retreat registrations include a non-refundable $100 deposit.
Your payment will include PayPal service fee of 3% for each transaction.
You can send us a check for your registration fee. If you wish to use a personal credit card, please email at dharma@wondharmacenter.org. Your check is made payable to Won Dharma Center and mail it to: Won Dharma Center 361 Route 23 Claverack, NY, 12513.
Rev. Daesung Song has 41 years of experience in the martial arts of Taekwondo and Hapkido, as well as 35 years of study in Tai Chi, Baguazhang, and the healing energy arts of Qigong and Yoga. He has competed in international martial arts tournaments and taught in Korea, China, and the United States. Rev. Song’s true skill comes through in his ability to teach students at all levels with humility and gentleness. He had the good fortune to spend his early training with Third Head Dharma Master Daesan, which led to his service in the Korean Army as a Buddhist Chaplain. Rev. Song studied Won Buddhism and Meditation at WonKwang University after his service and was ordained in 2001. He is a Chinese herbalist and holds a doctorate in acupuncture. He teaches sitting and moving meditation, and vital energy studies at the Won Institute of Graduate Studies. He integrates healing and meditation into daily life, aspiring to create an enlightened society through the care of mind, body, and spirit.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
- All retreat registrations include a non-refundable $100 deposit.
- Won Dharma Center does not provide refunds of registration payments for cancellations made 14 days or less than 14 days before a retreat begins.
- For cancellations made more than 14 days before a retreat begins, Won Dharma Center retains the $100 non-refundable deposit as a cancellation fee.
- Refund requests for emergency cancellations made 14 days or less before a retreat begins must be submitted via email to info@WonDharmaCenter.org and must include an explanation of the emergency circumstances. Won Dharma Center reserves the right to approve or deny these requests. Emergency refunds are not eligible for refund of the $100 non-refundable deposit.
- Retreat Transfers: If you request to transfer from one retreat to another WDC retreat within a year (more than 14 days before the start of the retreat your are registered for) there will be an additional $25 transfer fee. This policy is valid for one year. In some situations a transfer may not be possible and normal cancellation procedures and fees will apply. Transfers are not possible 14 days or less than 14 days before the start of your retreat.
- No credit or refund is available if you cancel on the retreat arrival date, or if you leave the retreat early for any reason.