Breath Regulation Intensive - Qigong

The regulation and control of the breath is the foundation for preserving, cultivating, storing, transforming, and circulating vital energy (qi). In this program you will learn how to: Use the breath to prepare, fill, and activate the alchemical bellows to drive the inner fire through the body. Move the breath up and down the spinal column to open blockages in the meridians. Engage the technique of Fish Breathing to swallow the breath into the lower dantien. Use Fetal Breathing to enhance the circulation and storage of qi. Organ Cleansing: You will also be introduced to the complete practice of Organ Cleansing. Organ Cleansing is the key to expelling toxins from the heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys as well as maintaining organ health for the storage of vital energy. It is also the foundation for advanced techniques of the internal alchemy in the transmutation of qi into shen. 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 Requirement: Tendon-Changing and Marrow-Washing Intensive. This program is required for Qigong Level 6. If you are unsure whether you have fulfilled the requirements, contact the email address at the website limitlessgate.com Arrival & Departure Please arrive by 8:00am Thursday, when breakfast will be served. The program will officially begin at 9:00am. The program will finish by 6:00pm on Friday. Getting Here Visit our Directions and Transportation page to see different options for traveling to Karmê Chöling.