ChiRunning & ChiWalking Workshop​
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Danny and Katherine Dreyer​
June 4 - 7, 2026
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Retreat Overview
ChiRunning and ChiWalking combine the ancient mind-body principles of T’ai Chi with running and walking for an energized, balanced body and a clear, focused mind.
During this retreat, you’ll learn to move naturally, smoothly and without stress or strain to your muscles and joints. With attention to posture, balance and mindful awareness, you’ll discover how less effort can create more ease and enjoyment.
This 3-Night in-person workshop offers lifelong skills for health, vitality and mindful living.​​
Who This Workshop Is For
This retreat is for people of all fitness levels, from beginners to long-distance runners and walkers.
It is especially helpful if you want to improve posture, strengthen your core and reduce stress on your hips, legs, knees and feet. Mild injuries such as minor knee, hip or back pain are not a deterrent, since injury prevention is a central focus of ChiRunning and ChiWalking.
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This workshop is not recommended if you have any long-term difficulties walking, such as needing a cane or have other walking or running disabilities.
If you are looking for a gentle, mindful and joyful way to move, this workshop is for you.
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Reading Danny and Katherine's "ChiWalking" or "ChiRunning" books prior to the workshop is recommended but not required.
What You Can Expect
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Learn to use your core muscles to create whole-body movement, reducing stress on your hips, legs, knees and feet.
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Practice in ChiRunning and ChiWalking techniques using your whole body
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Options to focus on running, walking or Chi Walk-Run
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Guidance in energy management and fluid, gentle movement
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Support for injury prevention and mindful, effortless running or walking
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Nourishing meals, rest time, and the peaceful natural setting of Well Being Retreat
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IMPORTANT: Well Being Retreat Center's terrain is varied with gravel roads and dirt trails. Good shoes are a must. We will practice hill techniques, but running and walking mostly on gentle hills and flat, gravel terrain.
Every aspect of the workshop is optional.
About Your Facilitators
Danny Dreyer​
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Danny is co-founder of ChiLiving, Inc. and co-author of ChiRunning, ChiWalking and ChiMarathon, published by Simon & Schuster and translated into 15 languages.
He has run over 50 ultra marathons, including two 100-mile events, consistently placing in the top three of his age group.
With decades of experience in T’ai Chi, Eastern philosophy and meditation, Danny brings a clear, grounded and inspiring approach to teaching mindful movement.
Katherine Dreyer​
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Katherine co-founded ChiLiving, Inc. with Danny and co-authored their books, ChiRunning, ChiWalking and ChiMarathon.
Before founding ChiLiving she served as president of New Hope Communications, a natural health publishing company.
Katherine has a background in T’ai Chi, meditation and mindful practices, and is passionate about guiding others to bring ChiLiving into everyday life.
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Meals
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Three freshly prepared, mostly gluten-free, non-vegetarian meals will be served daily with a vegetarian option served at each meal. Tea, coffee, lemon ginger water, and snacks will be available throughout the day.
Accommodations
We offer a variety of comfortable lodging options.
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Click the photos below to explore each one.
Questions?
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For questions about the workshop content or structure, email Katherine at chilifecoach@gmail.com
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For questions about facilities or accommodations, email Heather at registration@wellbeingfoundation.org
Registration & Payment
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Please register with Well Being Retreat Center using the online form below.
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Registration costs range from $570 - $915 depending on the housing selection
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Registration includes tuition, housing, and meals.
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Check-in will be from 3:00-5:00 pm on June 4th
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The retreat will conclude after lunch, at around 2:00 pm on June 7th
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Cancellation & Accommodations Policies can be found HERE
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To register please click the button below
