Welcome To San Miguel Tai Chi
Experience Stillness in Motion

At San Miguel Tai Chi, we offer a sanctuary for anyone seeking balance, inner peace, and renewed energy through the practices of Tai Chi, Qigong, and Qi Yoga. Whether you're new or experienced, our classes are designed to support your journey toward physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

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We believe that true wellness comes from within. Tai Chi, Qigong, and Qi Yoga are ancient practices that cultivate harmony between body, mind, and spirit. At San Miguel Tai Chi, we provide a nurturing environment where you can reconnect with yourself and move at your own pace.

Lydia has been teaching Tai Chi, Qigong, and Yoga since 1990. With over 35 years of experience, she brings a wealth of knowledge and a calming presence to every class. A Registered Yoga Alliance 500-Hour Trainer and Instructor, Lydia combines traditional practices with modern adaptations to make movement fun, accessible, and welcoming for all levels. Her holistic approach fosters balance, ease, and mindful connection in every session.

Gua Sha is a traditional East Asian healing technique that has been gaining popularity in holistic wellness, not just for physical ailments but also for mind-body therapy. Here's a breakdown of how Gua Sha can support both mental and physical well-being:

Gua Sha involves scraping the skin with a smooth-edged tool (traditionally made of jade, rose quartz, or horn) to stimulate circulation, release tension, and promote lymphatic drainage. It's often used on the face, neck, shoulders, back, and limbs.

While commonly used for muscle tension and beauty, Gua Sha can also support nervous system regulation, emotional release, and mental clarity.

• Relieves Stress & Anxiety: The gentle, repetitive strokes help calm the nervous system, lowering cortisol levels.
   
• Promotes Parasympathetic Response: Encourages relaxation by activating the body’s “rest and digest” mode.
   
• Somatic Release: Tension held in the body from emotional trauma or stress can be gently worked out.
   
• Improves Sleep: Especially when used on the neck, chest, or upper back, it may ease insomnia or restlessness.
   

Gua Sha can help:

• Release stagnant Qi or energy
   
• Unwind fascia and muscle memory related to emotional holding patterns
   
• Enhance body awareness—a core part of somatic therapy
   

Neck & Shoulders Releases stored tension from stress, supports vagus nerve stimulation

Chest (light pressure)Opens the heart space, supports breath, relieves anxiety

Face & Jaw Reduces clenching/grinding, eases emotional stress

Back (Upper) Helps release emotional buildup and trauma held in muscles 

Session Duration: 30, 45, 60 minutes
Each session is individually tailored based on therapeutic goals. A 45, 60-minute session may incorporate Meridian Movement Therapy as appropriate.

Testimonials:

More than wonderful!

What a gift I found Lydia Wong on my trip to San Miguel de Allende. She is an absolute master in her field. I had two private sessions and two Tai chi classes with her. She sees where the energy in the body and mind is low and gets it flowing. One feels like new after her treatments. The Taj Chi classes are fun and the two sides of the brain get working and connecting. I can highly recommend Lydia!

Age Defying Experience!!! Work with Lydia Wong if you are ready to transform and reboot your energy and your life!

Lydia was recommended to me by my massage therapist in Los Angeles. Her message said, “I think she can help you when you get to San Miguel!”  I arrived exhausted, overwhelmed and run down from six months of working overtime to sell everything I owned to start a new life at 60 in Mexico!  I thought I needed to exercise and eat better, but what I quickly realized was it was much deeper than that. I was exhausted at a deep level and needed a full energy reboot!  After one private session, not having any idea what to expect, I could tell that she was exactly who I needed to work with!  She challenged my brain and body in a new and expanding way! She taught me that the brain is a muscle and you must work it out and challenge it regularly just like going to the gym for your body.  Five months later everywhere I go people are complimenting me on how I look!  By reprogramming my brain, I changed how I look and better yet how I feel! Plus I'm leaving San Miguel with an energy toolbox to support me in keeping my energy on a more even keel for the rest of my life  I am so grateful for that recommendation and you will be too! I highly recommend Lydia Wong if you are going through a life transition and ready to reboot your life!

The Qigong and Gua Sha helped release tension I didn’t even realize I was holding. I sleep better, breathe easier, and feel more relaxed.

🧘‍♂️ Private Tai Chi Sessions

Whether you're new to Tai Chi or already attending group classes, private sessions offer a powerful way to deepen your practice and support your health in a more personalized, focused setting.

Tailored to Your Body and Goals
Work one-on-one with a professional Tai Chi instructor who adapts each session to your unique needs—whether you're looking to improve balance, reduce stress, manage pain, or simply refine your form.

Learn at Your Own Pace
Private sessions move at a pace that's right for you. You’ll receive real-time feedback, clear instruction, and guidance that accelerates your learning without the distractions of a group environment.

Ideal for Health & Recovery
Private instruction is especially beneficial for individuals managing:

• Arthritis or joint pain
   
• Balance and coordination challenges
   
• Chronic pain and tension
   
• Parkinson’s disease or neurological conditions
   
• Stress, anxiety, or fatigue
   
• Post-injury or surgery recovery
   

• ✅ Better posture, stability, and coordination
   
• ✅ Reduced stress and improved sleep
   
• ✅ Greater flexibility and mobility
   
• ✅ Enhanced circulation and energy flow
   
• ✅ Tools for relaxation, mindfulness, and inner calm

• At your home via Zoom, or in person at the studio
   
• 30 - 60 minute sessions, scheduled at your convenience

"Lydia's classes are life-changing. Her knowledge and presence make every session a journey inward." — María S.

"I’ve never felt more centered. Tai Chi with Lydia has become the best part of my week." — James R.

“Private Tai Chi sessions helped me go deeper into the form and truly understand the flow. It’s become a moving meditation for me.”

— Rina G.

Ready to begin your journey?
We’d love to hear from you.

📍 San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
📧 sanmigueltaichi@gmail.com