Peaceful Body, Peaceful Mind: a Limitlessgate Qigong Levels 1 & 2 Two-Day Retreat
with Donna MacKenzie
October 15 - 17, 2026
Dorje Denma Ling is excited to offer four Limitlessgate Qigong Retreat options this October:
- Option 1: Qigong Levels 1 & 2 (Oct 15 – 17)
- Option 2: Extended Qigong Levels 1 & 2, with Taoist meditation and lifestyle practices (Oct 15 – 20)
- Option 3: Qigong Level 3 (Oct 20 – 22)
- Option 4: Combine Options 2 and 3 to get the comprehensive 7-day retreat experience (Oct 15 – 22).
This is the information page for Option 1: Qigong Levels 1 & 2. Read on to find more information about the other options.
Qigong 1 & 2: Peaceful Body, Peaceful Mind
When body is relaxed and peaceful, energy will flow. When mind is still, it will embrace qi and strengthen the body. In the Chinese arts of health and longevity, qigong simultaneously cultivates a peaceful body and a peaceful mind. Physical health and mental well-being are closely aligned.
Begin your journey of health and well-being in Qigong 1 by learning six classic qigong techniques that relax the body and two postures of standing qigong that gather internal energy. Continue in Qigong 2 by learning how to guide energy through the body using the Nine Self-Massage. Complete the program by learning Twelve Devas Tendon Changing – the most effective form of qigong used in repairing physical injuries and enhancing muscular-skeletal strength.
Basic Retreat Schedule
| 8:00 am | breakfast |
| 9:15 | Qigong session 1 |
| 12:30 | lunch |
| 2:00 pm | Qigong session 2 |
| 4:00 | tea break |
| 4:45 | Qigong session 3 |
| 6:00 | break |
| 6:30 | dinner |
| 7:45 | Qigong session 4 |
| 10:30 | lights out |
Who May Attend
This retreat is open to everyone who is interested in experiencing the benefits of qigong practice.
Cost
$345 – 605 depending on your lodging choice.
Pay in full or place a 30% deposit to secure your spot.
NEW! 30 & under discount and Monastic discount are available during registration.
We want everyone to be able to attend retreats at Dorje Denma Ling.
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More Qigong Options
The 7-Day Bundled Retreat (Oct 15 – 22): the Three Pillar Self-Care retreat + the Level 3 retreat
- foundational qigong techniques for relaxation
- standing qigong techniques for gathering internal energy
- a self-massage system for guiding internal energy through the body
- forms for tendon changing and physical transformation
- Taoist meditation techniques for working with consciousness
- practical exercises for examining and rebalancing your lifestyle
- Hua Tu Five Animals Qigong for physical and energetic health
- breath regulation techniques to work on specific health needs
- a unique evening practice for strengthening bones and increasing bone marrow density
We are pleased to offer a $50 discount during registration if you are signing up for the full 7-day retreat!
Register for the 7-Day Bundled Retreat
If you are unable to attend the full 7-day retreat, we offer the following options:
The 5-day Extended Qigong Levels 1 & 2 – The Three Pillars of Self-Care (October 15 – 20): an enriched environment where qigong, meditation, and lifestyle teachings intertwine.
Register for the Extended Qigong Levels 1 & 2
The 2-Day Qigong Level 3 – The Gourd and the Cauldron (Oct. 20-22). Level 3 is open to those who have successfully completed Levels 1 & 2. Your introduction to the Gourd and the Cauldron will begin with Hua Tu Five Animals Qigong, one of the most well-known systems of health practices.
The Qigong of Xiantianwujimen Taoism
Xiantianwujimen is a Taoist 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 Taoism please go to limitlessgate.com.
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About the Leader
Donna MacKenzie
Donna began studying and practicing Limitlessgate Qigong with Dr. Eva Wong in 2010. She is a Zen Buddhist practitioner, taught yoga for 18 years, plays music, and currently works as an ecologist and jack-of-all-trades. She spends her time between Southern Ontario and Nova Scotia.
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