Qigong Level 3
The Gourd and Cauldron
Instructor:
Beth Latchis
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On-Land: Main Shrine Room
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Tuition - $275
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Qigong 3
The Gourd and Cauldron: Chinese Medicine and 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.
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 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 8:00pm on Friday, November 10th, 2023.
Please plan to arrive between 2:00pm and 6:00pm.
Dinner is served at 6:30pm.
The program ends at 6pm November 12th.
If you would like to stay an additional night and depart the next day, please contact the KCL Front Desk.
Prerequisites:
Requirement: Qigong 1 and 2
This retreat can be used to fulfil the requirement necessary for Qigong 4.
Pricing
Tuition: $275.00
This is the price of the program, it does not include housing options or material fees.
Please Note:
Price does not include accommodations, which will be added during the registration process.
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Program Credit:
If using existing program credit to pay for a program, you must pre-register for this program at least two weeks prior to the program start date by calling the front desk (802-633-2384 x3000). Program credit may not be used to pay for housing or practice materials and may not be used on or after arrival day.
Instructor
Beth Latchis is authorized to teach Daoist Qigong by Dr. Eva Wong who is a carrier of the Xiantianwujimen lineage (Pre-celestial Limitless Gate School of Daoism) and Wang Xiangzhai's Yiquan lineage. She has been practicing and studying qigong with Dr. Wong for fifteen years and is grateful for the opportunity to share these precious, health-enhancing practices with others. In addition to Daoist Qigong, she also practices Jin Shin Jyutsu, a form of healing touch from Japan.
A student of Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, Beth first connected with Shambhala and meditation in Austin, Texas in 1991. Today, Beth resides in New Hampshire with her Tibetan terrier, Kiki, and is employed as an information technology business systems analyst.
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