Schedule/Details - YMAA California
Welcome to the YMAA Retreat Center!
The YMAA Retreat Center, located in the mountainous terrain of Humboldt County in Northern California, is the location of Dr. Yang's full-time training program. Every summer, we invite everybody to join us in week-long intensive seminars at the center to experience this ideal setting for training, which allows one to attain higher levels of skill and understanding. Building upon the popular seminar series in Boston, MA, the topics of Taijiquan, Taiji Sword and Martial Applications, Pushing Hands, and Qigong, will continue under the direct instruction of Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming. Due to the Center's remote location, lodging availability is limited, which ensures smaller groups and a better quality of learning and interaction. Interested participants should contact YMAA as soon as possible for reservations. Discounts available for YMAA Students.REGISTRATION FOR 2013 SEMINARS
You may REGISTER ONLINE or submit your registration to YMAA CA Retreat Center by e-mail first. After calculation of the cost, you will receive the e-mail. You may pay by sending a check to: YMAA CA Retreat Center, P.O. Box 290, Miranda, CA 95553 or through PayPal (please e-mail us for details). If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Yang or Nicholas Yang by e-mail or cell phone +1 707-502-8739.2013 TOPICS AND SCHEDULE
Seminars (Limit 21 Persons Per Seminar)| Date | Subject | Description |
|---|---|---|
| July 5-12, 2013 | Traditional Yang-Style Taijiquan OR Traditional Yang-Style Taiji Sword |
Taijiquan Group: You will learn about half of the traditional Yang-Style Long Form (108 movements). Martial applications will be discussed briefly, but the focus of this seminar will be correctness in body posture, movement, and fundamental feeling. Taiji Sword Group: This seminar assumes some familiarity and prior experience to sequence training. You will learn the entire Taiji sword sequence. Martial applications will be introduced, but the focus of this seminar will be in control of the sword, connecting the body to the sword, and leading the Qi with your mind. |
| July 12-19, 2013 | Taiji Pushing Hands and Martial Appications (Level 1-4) | Yang-Style Taiji Pushing Hands will be taught in this seminar. If you already have a basic level in Pushing Hands and Centering, you should be able to adapt to Level 2, 3, or 4. However, for beginners, it is recommended that you take Level 1 first, where there will be a thorough review of Single Pushing Hands. Taiji Yin/Yang Symbol Sticking Hands practice will also be introduced. Martial applications will be discussed in all levels. |
| July 19-26, 2013 | Qigong-1 (Qigong Theory and Spine Qigong) | Introductory Qigong theory will be comprehensively discussed in this seminar. One of the most important Qigong practices for health, Spine Qigong, will also be introduced. Additionally, a few select medical Qigong exercises will be taught and practiced. |
| July 26 - August 2, 2013 | Qigong-2 (Medical Qigong: Eight Pieces of Brocade, Four Seasons Qigong, and The Five Animal Sports) | Three well-known medical Qigong sets will be taught in this seminar: The Eight Pieces of Brocade, Four Seasons Qigong, and The Five Animal Sports |
| August 2-9, 2013 | Qigong-8 (Grand Circulation, Muscle/Tendon Changing and Marrow/Brain Washing Qigong) | In this seminar, Bodhidharma’s Muscle/Tendon Changing and Marrow/Brain Washing Qigong Classic will be discussed and practiced. In addition, some Grand Circulation and Qi Exchange exercises will be introduced. |
DAILY SCHEDULE
Meditation (Embryonic Breathing)/(Lecture and Practice) – Free for all participants
Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
| Time | Friday | Monday | Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6:00-6:30 | Departure & Pickup | Rest | Qigong Lecture (Free) |
| 6:30-7:10 | Rest | Meditation (Free) | |
| 7:10-7:40 | Rest | Rest | |
| 7:40-9:00 | Breakfast | Breakfast & Free Time | |
| 9:00-12:00 | Sightseeing | Seminar | |
| 12:00-12:40 | Lunch | Lunch | |
| 12:40-16:00 | Free Time | Free Time | |
| 16:00-19:00 | Sight-Seeing | Seminar | |
| 19:00-19:40 | Dinner | Dinner | |
| (20:30-21:30) | Sauna (will only open if 4 or more people sign up) | ||
| 19:40-22:00 | Movie | Free Time | |
- Wifi Internet available at YMAA Retreat Center, bring your own laptop for access. Donations accepted.
- Sauna available. Donations accepted.
- Sightseeing Days: Redwood Forest ($10), Beach ($20)
DIRECTIONS TO VENUE
VIA AIR
- To Eureka/Arcata (Airport Code: ACV)(Please Contact Us First To Confirm Pickup Time) :
If you are able to arrive at the airport for pickup by us at either 3:00pm or 7:00pm, the round-trip transportation fee is $50 per person. If you are unable to arrive for a 3:00pm or 7:00pm pickup, you can arrange a different pickup time with us, but the round-trip fee will be $100 per person. We would like to encourage carpooling as much as possible to save on gas and reduce pollution, so please try to make the prearranged pickup times. The drive to the center is roughly 90 minutes from the airport. Please bring only necessary luggage due to limited space. - To S. Francisco
There will not be pickup vehicles waiting in San Francisco since it is a four-hour drive to the center. You may rent a vehicle, preferably one with four-wheel drive. If unable to rent a vehicle with four-wheel drive, it is possible to park your vehicle in Miranda (see the parking options in the next section). The number of vehicles permitted on the property is limited. Please also note that we charge a road-maintenance fee for visitors who drive all the way up to the center (see the next section for more details).
VIA CAR
***Once you have registered and completed your payment, you will be instructed where and how to park the car if you choose to drive.
- Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles :
WARNING: Driving a two-wheel car to the center is FORBIDDEN. A car with four-wheel drive capability is a necessity. The climb to the center is narrow and ascends at a 38 degree incline. (Two-wheel drive vehicles are unfortunately incapable of making it to the center.) Cell phones do not function well in this remote mountain area, which can make any emergency rescues difficult. Two wheel drive vehicles have the option of parking at a farm near the center at the bottom of the mountain. There is a parking fee of $10 per day at the farm. - Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle (Total 5 cars allowed):
If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle and wish to drive to the center, please contact us first for approval. Only 5 vehicles are permitted to enter and park at the center. If you can avoid driving, please do so. The road up the mountain is a single-lane gravel roadway. There will be a fee of $20/day for parking and road maintenance if you park at the center. We encourage you to park your car at the farm.
LODGING
The Retreat Center has several lodging options ranging from guest rooms with private bathroom (suite), guest rooms with 2 or 3 beds, cabin rooms with 2 beds, cabin floor or camping. Note that each lodging option must be shared with other seminar participants (as few as 2 people per guest room, or as many as 8 people on the cabin floor). If you have specific lodging requests or questions, please let us know.
| Option | Cost/Week | Cost/4 Weeks | Cost/Entire Season | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guest Room | |||||
| Room #1 (Suite) | $300 ($42/Day) | $1020 ($36/Day) | $1260 ($30/Day) | ||
| Room #2 (2 Beds) | $260 ($37/Day) | $900 ($32/Day) | $1130 ($27/Day) | ||
| Room #3 (2 Beds) | $260 ($37/Day) | $900 ($32/Day) | $1130 ($27/Day) | ||
| Room #4 (3 Beds) | $230 ($32/Day) | $780 ($28/Day) | $1000 ($24/Day) | ||
| Cabin Room | |||||
| Room #1 (Two Single Beds) | $155 ($22/Day) | $550 ($20/Day) | $800 ($19/Day) | ||
| Room #2 (Two Single Beds) | $155 ($22/Day) | $550 ($20/Day) | $800 ($19/Day) | ||
| Cabin Floor | |||||
| 8 Single Floor Mats | $110 ($16/Day) | $400 ($14/Day) | $600 ($14/Day) | ||
| Camping (Tent Not Provided) | |||||
| Per Person | $60/Person | $200/Person | $300/Person | ||
| Per Tent | $120/Tent | $380/Tent | $550/Tent | ||
 Suite (Guest Room with private bathroom) |
 Guest Room |
 Cabin Room |
 Cabin Floor |
SEMINAR PACKAGE
(***No Special Diet Provided)
(***Lodging Calculated Separately Depending on Choices)
| Before June 1st | After June 1st | |
|---|---|---|
| 7-Day Weekend and Weekday Seminar | $850 | $1,000 |
| 14-Day Weekend and Weekday Seminar | $1,600 | $1,850 |
| 21-Day Weekend and Weekday Seminar | $2,300 | $2,600 |
| 28-Day Weekend and Weekday Seminar | $2,950 | $3,250 |
| 35-Day Weekend and Weekday Seminar | $3,500 | $3,800 |
CANCELLATION POLICY
Because space is limited and we must prepare the help, food, resources, and budget for each seminar, the closer you cancel to the seminar date, the less refund we can offer you. If you have to cancel the seminar after your registration, here is the policy:
| Date | Amount of Refund Granted |
|---|---|
| Before January 1st | 100% Refund, Minus $50 Service Fee |
| Before February 28th | 90% Refund, Minus $50 Service Fee |
| Before March 31st | 80% Refund, Minus $50 Service Fee |
| Before April 30th | 70% Refund, Minus $50 Service Fee |
| Before May 31st | 60% Refund, Minus $50 Service Fee |
| After May 31st | No Refund |
Alternatively, some registrants who cancel may elect to transfer credit over to next year's seminar season. Any transferred credit will only be valid for the following seminar season.
| Date | Amount of Credit Transferred |
|---|---|
| Before March 31st | 100% Credit Transferred |
| Before April 30th | 80% Credit Transferred |
| Before May 31st | 60% Credit Transferred |
| After May 31st | 50% Credit Transferred |
