Tai chi in the lap of luxury
In the daily humdrum of life, taking a break to unwind becomes the need of the hour. And in the search for quality downtime in the lap of luxury, one ought to look no further than the Tai Chi retreat on the Secret Art of Longevity at the Oberoi Hotels & Resorts’ destination spa, The Oberoi Sukhvilas Resort & Spa, Siswan Forest Range, New Chandigarh.
The retreat has been organised by master Shen An for December 9-11. The property is 30 minutes from the Chandigarh city centre and 45 minutes from the airport. The four-night and five-day stay at the destination spa, which is surrounded by over 8,000 acres of protected natural forest at the foothills of the outer Himalayas, is the perfect getaway to relax, rejuvenate and rewind.
De-stress with yoga and forest bathing sessions, meditate through Chinese Calligraphy and Tea Ceremony, and experience the power of Tai Chi with master Shen An, as you indulge in a special, wellness-inspired food menu. The exercises that she has curated are simple and easy to follow for all ages and will help activate the meridian channels that prevent premature ageing and bring vitality to the body.
Master Shen An teaches Tai Chi combined with longevity exercises that aim to create harmony of the mind and optimum health for the body. She has been practising Tai Chi and meditation for nearly 30 years and has studied with two Grand Masters, Lau Si Fu of the classic Yang style and the celebrated Olympic coach, Yang Jio Lian. Currently, she is the co-founder and director of Theg-Chog Norbu Ling, a Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Centre in the South of France.
Tai Chi, known as walking meditation, is one of the most effective exercises for a healthy mind and body. It allows deeper healing with its gentle and slow movements, and is practised for defence training and health benefits.
The starting range for single occupancy for this retreat is `29,500 per night. Prices go up according to the facilties and classification.
For reservation, visit www.oberoihotels.com or call 011-23890505.