The Gourd and the Cauldron: a Limitlessgate Qigong Level 3 Two-Day Retreat

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 3: Qigong Level 3. Read on to find more information about the other options.

Qigong Level 3 – The Gourd and the Cauldron

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.

Basic Retreat Schedule

Who May Attend

Those who have completed a two-day Qigong Limitlessgate Levels 1 & 2 may attend this retreat.

Cost

$345 – 605 depending on 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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The 7-Day Bundled Retreat (Oct 15 – 22) 

Combine the 2-Day Level 3 with the 5-day Extended Levels 1 & 2 to experience:

• 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

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.

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