Awaken the Power Within: Qigong & Tai Chi for Harmony with Nature and Self

with Master Shahar Kovetz and Michael Anthony, LCSW

October 1 - 4, 2026

Scholarships: Thanks to the generosity of our donors, partial scholarships are available. No written application needed. There are a limited number of partial scholarships available on a first come, first serve basis. Please call the Ashram Reservations Center:
434-969-2048 or email arc@yogaville.org for details.

Price
  • Shared Dormitory: Bottom Bunk – $890.00
  • Private Dormitory – $890.00
  • LGH: Full Bed – $890.00
  • LGH: 2 Twin beds – $890.00
  • LGH: Queen Bed – $890.00
  • Tent-Site – $890.00
  • (All prices include $890.00 base amount)

Price includes tuition, all classes and meals. Accommodations are complimentary.

The Practice: Awaken Energy Through Movement

Move as meditation. Breathe as prayer. Return to the rhythms of the natural world.

Step into the healing embrace of the mountains, the radiant sun, and the timeless wisdom of the internal arts. Guided by Master Shahar and Michael, this unique retreat invites you to experience Qigong and Tai Chi as living meditations — pathways to harmony, vitality, and inner peace.

Rooted in the ancient traditions of Tai Chi, Qigong, and internal martial arts, each session helps you reconnect with the rhythms of nature and awaken the deep wellspring of energy within. Through mindful movement, standing meditation, breathwork, and the cultivation of inner stillness, you will learn to restore balance to body, mind, and spirit.

Mornings begin with the rising sun over the mountain’s edge, where soft light and earth become your companions in practice. As you move with the breath and flow with the elements, the external world dissolves and a deeper awareness is born.

During this retreat, you will explore:

  • Standing Meditation at Sunrise — Root yourself in earth and sky, and align with the vastness of nature.
  • Tai Chi and Qigong Forms — Learn graceful, flowing sequences that cultivate strength, resilience, and inner stillness.
  • Elemental Harmony Practices — Work with the energies of Earth, Water, Fire, Metal, and Wood to restore natural balance.
  • Breathwork and Visualization — Deepen the connection to your vital energy (Qi) through conscious breathing and inner awareness.
  • The Martial Roots of Peace — Discover movement as a prayer of peace, where strength is expressed through softness and clarity.

About Your Teachers:

Master Shahar brings more than two decades of mastery in martial arts, healing, and spiritual leadership, offering profound depth and inspiration to every student. Michael shares a grounded, heart-centered approach, weaving wisdom, humor, and clarity into each session to create an atmosphere of ease, openness, and transformation.

You will leave with:

  • A deeper connection to nature and your own inner being
  • Practical tools for managing stress and cultivating calm
  • Renewed vitality, strength, and flow in body and mind
  • A living understanding of the internal arts as a way of life

This is more than a workshop — it is an invitation to return to your true nature, to move with grace, and to meet each day with an open heart.

All levels are welcome.


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About the Presenters

Master Shahar Kovetz

Master Shahar has devoted over two decades to the living arts of Tai Chi and Qi Gong. His journey began at the age of eleven, under the guidance of distinguished teachers such as Grandmaster Yaron Benyamini and Tal Rejoan, whose lineage traces back to the legendary Chen Fa Ke. Through this unbroken tradition, Shahar came […]

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Michael Anthony, LCSW

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida, Michael Anthony has dedicated his career to creating safe, supportive spaces where individuals and couples can work towards healing and growth. With over seven years of experience in Tai Chi, Qi Gong, and martial arts, Michael incorporates the calming principles and physical movements of these practices […]

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