Breathwork and sound journeys come to Beijing’s courtyard sanctuary

Within the serene courtyard of Mandarin Oriental Qianmen, Luke Tan and Candice Chaignat, co founders of Free Human Project, curate three distinct wellness experiences that dissolve the boundary between ancient practice and contemporary restoration. Running from 16 to 25 November, each journey threads together breathwork and immersive sound to guide participants toward deeper stillness and reconnection.

The Art of Stillness unfolds as a meditation on pause itself, inviting guests to discover the quietude that lives beneath everyday rhythm. The Reconnection Ritual works with the breath as a bridge, restoring the threads that connect body to mind. A Private Session, Tailored, offers a bespoke pathway, shaped to the individual’s own needs and tempo.

Tan and Chaignat bring rigorous training to their craft. The Free Human Project, which they founded, has spent years refining techniques that harness the somatic power of conscious breathing and how sound frequencies can attune the nervous system toward genuine ease. At Mandarin Oriental Qianmen, set within the historic Qianmen district, these practices find their natural home. The courtyard itself becomes part of the work: its proportions, its light, its stillness infused into every session.

Each experience is limited in number, preserving the intimacy and attentiveness these practices demand. Participants move through sessions with minimal direction, trusting their own embodied wisdom while guided by the expertise of facilitators who understand both the science and the art of restoration.

To book, contact Mandarin Oriental Qianmen directly. Sessions run through 25 November.

Imagery courtesy of Mandarin Oriental Qianmen (@mo_qianmen).