Hakim Tafari
Hakim Tafari has studied martial arts since 1996, starting off with Southern-style Praying Mantis Kung Fu. After a major knee injury, he did a lot of research and decided to start studying Tai Chi Chuan. From 1998 until present, Hakim has studied, taught, researched, and spent many hours practicing the art. During this time, he also embarked on the spiritual path of Taoism, which went hand in hand with the mystical art of Tai Chi.
For many years, Hakim delved deeply into the life, philosophy and mystical arts of Tai Chi, Wu ji and Qi Gong. He has had an opportunity to study with some of the best in Kung Fu and the internal arts of Tai Chi, Baqua Zhang, and Aikido, as well as the powerful art of stick fighting known as Arnis.
“The lifestyle of veganism and martial arts has led me to the world of spirituality, especially the beautiful practice of Buddhism. Through studying the lessons of the Dharma, the Four Noble Truths, and the Eightfold Path, it has brought me to a state of calmness and serenity, using mindfulness to orchestrate and put into practice right actions and right thoughts, and knowing when the ego needs to be dissolved.”
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Category: mindful movement
Upcoming Programs by Hakim Tafari
Young Adult Retreat (246R25) - On Land
Also Matthew Brensilver, PhD, Cara Lai, MA and Vinny Ferraro
Registration opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on February 19, 2025, and closes at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on August 9, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the retreat fills early. Interested in Commuting to the retreat? - learn more below. Needing a scholarship? - see Scholarship offerings information below. Retreat to be held on […]
Fall Insight Meditation Retreat (272R25) - On Land
Also Tuere Sala, Eugene Cash, Matthew Brensilver, PhD and devon hase
Registration opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on February 19, 2025, and closes at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the retreat fills early. Interested in Commuting to the retreat? - learn more below. Needing a scholarship? - see Scholarship offerings information below. Retreat to be held […]
Maraṇasati: Contemplating Death - Awakening to Life (274R25) - On Land
Also Eugene Cash, Victoria Cary and Frank Ostaseski
Registration opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on February 19, 2025, and closes at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on October 24, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the retreat fills early. Interested in Commuting to the retreat? - learn more below. Needing a scholarship? - see Scholarship offerings information below. Retreat to be held on […]
Cultivating Internal Magic: Exploring the Ancient Practice of Qi Gong (HT1D25)
Registration closes at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on November 8, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program. Description: Join us for a transformative day of practice as we explore the beautiful and timeless art of Qi Gong, a powerful form of mindful movement. […]
New Year's Insight Meditation Retreat (292R25) - On Land
Also Eugene Cash, devon hase, Dawn Scott and Tuere Sala
Registration opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on February 19, 2025, and closes at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on August 20, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the retreat fills early. Interested in Commuting to the retreat? - learn more below. Needing a scholarship? - see Scholarship offerings information below. Description: This is a traditional […]
Young Adult Retreat (346R26) - On Land
Also Matthew Brensilver, PhD, Cara Lai, MA and Vinny Ferraro
Registration opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on July 15, 2025, and closes at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on August 3, 2026. A waiting list will be created if the retreat fills early. Interested in Commuting to the retreat? - learn more below. In need of a scholarship? - see "Scholarship offerings" information below. Designed for Young […]
Steadying the Heart: Refuge through the Four Sublime States (358R26) - On Land
Also Oren Jay Sofer, SEP, Yong Oh, Jessica Morey, MA and Cara Lai, MA
Registration opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on October 7, 2025, and closes at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on September 7, 2026. A waiting list will be created if the retreat fills early. Interested in Commuting to the retreat? - learn more below. In need of a scholarship? - see "Scholarship offerings" information below. Description The Buddhist […]
Fall Insight Meditation Retreat (370R26) - On Land
Also Tuere Sala, Matthew Brensilver, PhD, Eugene Cash and devon hase
Registration opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on October 7, 2025, and closes at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on October 11, 2026. A waiting list will be created if the retreat fills early. Interested in Commuting to the retreat? - learn more below. In need of a scholarship? - see "Scholarship offerings" information below. Description Grounded in […]
New Year's Insight Meditation Retreat (396R26) - On Land
Also Eugene Cash, devon hase and Tuere Sala
Registration opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on October 7, 2025, and closes at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on December 26, 2026. A waiting list will be created if the retreat fills early. Interested in Commuting to the retreat? - learn more below. In need of a scholarship? - see "Scholarship offerings" information below. Description This is […]