WELLNESS VIETNAM
Spa & Wellness Resource
Tai Chi & Meditation in Mystical Myanmar
with Barbara Sapienza
March 1-12, 2015
March 1,2 (Sun/Mon)
Orientation of Yangon with visits to Scotts Market and the Old Quarter. Visit sacred Shwedagon to observe the full moon festival. Overnight Yangon
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March 3,4,5 (Tue/Wed/Thu)
Flight to Heho and transit to magical Inle Lake where we spend three nights. Travel by longboat to visit lakeside villages and markets.
Overnight Inle Lake
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March 6 (Fri)
Morning flight to Mandalay. Visit Mahaganthayon Monastery, famous U Bein teak wood bridge, Royal Palace and Mandalay Hill. Overnight Mandalay
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March 7 (Sat)
Set sail on a chartered traditional boat on the Irrawaddy River. Observe river life with stop at Yandabo, a terracotta pottery making village. Overnight onboard boat
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March 8, 9, 10 (Sun/Mon/Tue)
Arrival in Bagan where we spend three nights. Explore a selected number of important religious pagodas and temples.
Overnight Bagan
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March 11 (Wed)
Flight to Yangon. Free time for last day of exploration. Farewell dinner. Overnight Yangon
March 12 (Thu)
Transfer to airport for international departure.
​Note: Program and price may be subject to change without prior notice.
Program Itinerary
Embark on a special journey to one of Southeast Asia's most magical countries. Explore ancient kingdoms and practice Tai Chi among some of Myanmar's spectacular natural sceneries and architectural wonders.
Your Tai Chi and Meditation instructor is Barbara Sapienza, a disciple of Chen Style Taiji 19th century master, Master Zhang XueXin. Barbara will teach the Silk-Reeling exercises, also called Spiral Power, that are unique to Chen Style Taiji.
Silk-Reeling is designed to develop spiraling power and to open the major joints, they combine the internal flow of intrinsic energy (Qi) and the external motion of rotation. The practice consists of about 30 movements each repeated nine times. She will alternate Spiral Power practice with Huan Yuan Qigong - a set of 24 movements to cleanse, develop and co-ordinate Qi energy.
Barbara holds a Ph.D in Clinical Psychology and curently resides in Sausalito, CA.
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This exclusive program is designed for those intrigued with exploring this newly-opened country while also having the opportunity to learn and practice meditation and Tai Chi.
Highlights include participating in a religious ceremony at the sacred Shwedagon Pagoda during the Tabaung, one of the largest full moon festivals; embarking on a chartered cruise from Mandalay to Bagan on the Irrawaddy River; meditating inside an ancient pagoda in Bagan; explore life on Inle Lake and practicing Tai Chi against the backdrop of the Shan mountain range. An in-kind donation will also be made to a charitable organization on behalf of the group during the trip.
Group size is limited to 12 persons to allow for a more intimate setting to explore and practice Tai Chi and Meditation.
Your Instructor / Leader
Land-package Price:
$4,850 per person (sharing)
$1,450 single supplement
Book by 15 December and save $600
Price includes: Four-five star accommodations (double occupancy), land transport, domestic flights, chartered cruise, English-speaking guide, admission fees and activities as described, Tai Chi and meditation instructions, meals where mentioned.
Registration: USD$800 deposit is required to register for the program. Program is limited to 12 persons. Confirmation of participation is based on first come basis.