Qigong for Life: Organizing Your Qigong Practice

Now that you have learned many qigong forms, it is time to enrich and manage your practice. The qigong of Xiantianwujimen is designed to reach deep into the richness of all aspects of Taoism. In our five days together, we will select qigong forms that: Cultivate and enhance physical, internal, and energetic health. Enact and embody Taoist cosmology of and internal alchemical transformation. Explore and refine our consciousness. Enrich our lifestyle as we move through the seasons and experience the flow of energy in the natural world. The program culminates with “A Day in the Life of a Qigong Practitioner”, where we will select qigong forms that integrate all of the above themes into a one-day retreat practice. Join Eva Wong and fellow qigong practitioners in discovering, exploring, and celebrating the richness of qigong. Make it a practice for life! The Qigong of Xiantianwujimen Taoism 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. 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. Instruction of Xiantianwujimen qigong is offered by Eva Wong, a 19th generation carrier of the lineage, and by instructors authorized by the lineage. For more information on the teachings and programs offered by Xiantianwujimen Daoism please go to limitlessgate.com Prerequisites Qigong Levels 1-5 If you are unsure whether you have fulfilled the requirements, contact the email address at the website  limitlessgate.com Arrival & Departure On Sunday, June 8, please arrive 3:00 - 6:00pm for registration. Dinner will be served at 6:30pm. The program will officially begin at 7:30pm. On Friday, June 13, the program will finish by 6:00pm Getting Here Visit our Directions and Transportation page to see different options for traveling to Karmê Chöling including pick-up service from Hanover, Lebanon, White River Junction and Burlington to our front door.