Standing Qigong Intensive

<p>After energy is stirred and circulated, a resting period is necessary for the energy to penetrate the muscular-skeletal system, the organs, the meridians, and the dantiens. Standing qigong provides the most effective forms that allow energy to rest and be absorbed deep inside the body.</p><p>In this program, intensive instruction will be given in three systems of Standing Qigong - The Yiquan Zhangzhuang method of Wang Xiangzhai, standing forms from Xiantianwujimen selected from the Immortals’ Guide to Self-Massage and Breath Regulation and the Red Phoenix Calisthenics, and the Wudangshan 12 Standing Postures.</p><p><strong>In this program you will:</strong></p><ul><li>Receive intensive instruction in the 8 postures of Yiquan Zhangzhuang.</li><li>Learn how to use standing forms of Xiantianwujimen to incubate internal energy after stirring and tumbling energy in the lower, middle, and upper dantiens.</li><li>Learn how to use the 12 Wudangshan Standing Qigong Forms to create internal space and move energy through it.</li></ul><p> </p><h2>The Qigong of Xiantianwujimen Taoism</h2><p>Xiantianwujimen is a Daoist lineage founded by Chen Xiyi in 10th century China. “Xiantian” means primordial, “wuji” means limitless, and “men” means gate. The translated name of the lineage is Primordial Limitless Gate.</p><p>This lineage specializes in using qigong to simultaneously cultivate and transform body and mind. A hermit and household tradition, Xiantianwujimen has been transmitted uninterrupted for over a thousand years. Qigong techniques favored by this lineage include self-massage, tendon changing, calisthenics, marrow washing, and breath regulation.</p><p>Instruction of Xiantianwujimen qigong is offered by Eva Wong, a 19th generation carrier of the lineage, and by instructors authorized by the lineage.</p><p>For more information on the teachings and programs offered by Xiantianwujimen Daoism please go to <a href="https://www.limitlessgate.com/">limitlessgate.com</a></p><p> </p><h3>Prerequisites</h3><p>Requirement: Tendon-Changing and Marrow-Washing Intensive.</p><p><em>This program is required for Qigong Level 6.</em></p><p>If you are unsure whether you have fulfilled the requirements, contact the email address at the website <a href="https://www.limitlessgate.com/contact/">limitlessgate.com</a></p><p> </p><h3>Arrival &amp; Departure</h3><p>Please arrive by 8:00am Saturday, when breakfast will be served. The program will officially begin at 9:00am.</p><p>The program will finish by 6:00pm on Sunday.</p><p> </p><h2>Getting Here</h2><p>Visit our <strong>Directions and Transportation</strong> page to see different options for traveling to Karmê Chöling.</p><p></p><p></p>