Qigong: Level 3

Join other qigong practitioners blending the benefits from Chinese Medicine with the Taoist arts of health and longevity. Taught in the tradition of Dr. Eva Wong.

Chinese Medicine & Qigong Chinese Medicine and Qigong enjoy a long history of relationship, mutually influencing each other in their approach to health and longevity. The Gourd is the symbol of Chinese medicine, and the cauldron is the symbol of the Taoist arts of health and longevity. Your introduction to the Gourd and the Cauldron begins with Hua Tu Five Animals Qigong, one of the most well-known systems of health practices. Hua Tu was the founder of Chinese medicine, and his animal qigong forms are designed to enhance both physical and energetic health. In this qigong, the tiger trains tendon strength, the bear trains bone strength, the deer focuses on preserving generative energy, the monkey trains agility, and the bird sends energy from the base of the spine to the head. As you continue to explore the Gourd and the Cauldron, you will enter the world of Immortals’ Guide to Self Massage and Breath Regulation and the Red Phoenix Calisthenics . Here, you will learn how to use techniques of breath regulation to work on specific health needs such as improving knee and hip mobility, introducing flexibility into tendons and ligaments, aligning the spine, stimulating bone marrow growth, and strengthening qi stored in the internal organs. The highlight of Qigong 3 is an evening practice that is designed to strengthen bones and increase bone marrow density. Minimizing the risk of bone fracture and breakage is an important part of preventative medicine. Our exploration of the world of the Gourd and the Cauldron ends with learning how to let qi that is circulated soak deep inside the body. After we have moved qi through the body, we rest in the relaxed stillness of four more standing qigong postures, allowing what we have practiced to have long lasting benefits. Two Special Rate Offers Available: 25% OFF  - If it’s your first time taking Qigong Levels 3, 4 or 5 – and you attend two or more of them  – your rate will be one-quarter less, or 25% off, the regular program fee for those levels. 50% OFF - For those repeating levels 3, 4, or 5, you are eligible for the Repeater’s Fee – an amazing ½ price, 50% off the regular program fee of those levels. The Qigong of Xiantianwujimen Taoism Xiantianwujimen is a Taoist lineage founded by Chen Xiyi in 10th century China. “Xiantian” means prmordial, “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 Xiantianwjimen 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 Taoism please go to  limitlessgate.com. Arrival & Departure: The program begins at 7:30pm. Please plan to arrive between 2:00pm and 6:00pm. Dinner is served at 6:30pm. The program ends at 6pm. Prerequisites: Qigong: Levels 1 - 2. Getting Here Visit our Directions and Transportation page to see different options for traveling to Karmê Chöling. Note: A 50% deposit is required to reserve your accommodation.