Written by Dao on Saturday, November 18, 2023

Experience 2 Days of Shaolin Warrior Training at the Winter Retreat on December 23-24 2023

Experience the life of a Shaolin Warrior!

The Shaolin Winter Retreat is a two-day program for adults to experience Shaolin Martial Zen, which is an immersion in the traditional Shaolin arts. It is held on Saturday, December 23 and Sunday, December 24, 2023, from 9am to 5pm, at the downtown Toronto STQI school at 393 Dundas Street West, second floor.

Participants will learn how to develop Self-Wisdom, and practice Shaolin Kung Fu, Shaolin Tai Chi, Shaolin Qigong, and Shaolin Meditation. Lunch is included.

The event will be limited to 20 students and is open to everyone. You must be 18 years of age or older in order to participate. We will make some exceptions for teenagers who have previously participated in the meditation portion of the Summer Shaolin Retreat.

Pricing for STQI Students of the 2023 T3 Winter Term (with at least 14 tokens) is discounted at $245 + tax. The fee for all others, including the public is $295 + tax.

For more information and to register, please click here:

https://www.stqitoronto.com/index.php/s/eventview/BnyTbsVdvm

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