The Inside Scoop on the Europe Workshops

 

Workshop in Holland 4 – 6 March

Patricia from the Chi Neng Institute:

I am very happy to invite Wei Qi Feng to Holland for the three-day workshop. There has been so much interest we have had to change venue to accommodate everyone! The workshop will now be held in a beautiful building in the middle of the woods with lovely rooms and good food. Some spaces are still available – register now!

I have been practicing Zhineng Qigong for over ten years and visited Dr. Pang in China in 1998. I have visited many exceptional (former) teachers of the Huaxia Centre, and invited many to Europe, and I expect Teacher Wei will be equally impressive. I hear he is very friendly, modest and versatile and is highly respected by all who have met him. This is the first time I have invited a teacher I have not yet met myself!

 

Workshops in Belgium 12 – 13 March and 14 – 20 March

Tilla from the Chi Neng Institute:

The two-day workshop (12 – 13 March) is being held in Hove at a “Green School”. I have been giving weekly classes at this colourful Eco school for the last couple of years – you can feel the good energy encircle you as soon as you come through the doors!

This is a unique occasion to get to know Teacher Wei; to connect with a Zhineng Qigong Master who lives by his teachings. There is no limit on the number of people who can attend. Participants are asked to bring their own lunch.

The seven-day workshop (14 – 20 March) is being held in what I think is the most beautiful part of Belgium – Dinant. Participants will be staying and practicing in a cozy hotel located in an idyllic botanic garden. The hotel also has a heated swimming pool for relaxation or exercise.

Teacher Wei will lead us to the deeper sense of Hun Yuan Ling Tong and reach out to taiji practitioners by exploring Taiji Inside Gong. Healing will also be included. People are coming from as far as India and Australia to attend this exclusive workshop. It’s the perfect opportunity to combine your training with a well-deserved holiday!

 

Workshop in Germany 22 – 24 March

 Luise:

I encourage you to join us at this three-day intensive workshop. If you are dealing with any kind of disease, feel physically or mentally exhausted, or want to support relatives, friends or clients who have physical or mental challenges, you will greatly benefit from attending. In the powerful energy field generated by Teacher Wei, you will discover your own innate potential for healing, happiness and well-being. You will also be shown how to effectively send qi to yourself and others.

The workshop will be held in a magnificent 500-year-old town house with a picturesque garden in the centre of the medieval German town Homberg/Efze. Each beautifully renovated room has three or four beds, and there is a bathroom on every floor. We will be preparing breakfast and supper for ourselves, but a delicious three-course-meal for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians will be cooked for us each day at noon.

I myself have been teaching Zhineng Qigong for seven years after curing myself of a life-threatening illness by practicing Zhineng Qigong in China. To me, Zhineng Qigong is the most precious and most effective method for healing, clearing and vitalising body and mind.

 

Workshop in Czech Republic 26 March – 16 April

Dasha from the Czech Republic Zhineng Qigong Institute:

This workshop offers a unique opportunity to follow an intensive practice for three weeks in very peaceful natural surroundings.

The accommodation is located in the middle of a pine forest, 400 metres from Máchovo Lake. The practice will be supported by energetically balanced BIO food, prepared according to the five elements. The food will be cooked using only the best from vegetables and BIO products. It is good for the digestive system and harmonises the whole body.

I see Zhineng Qigong as a way of life. For me, it’s not about practicing for several hours a day, having “spiritual” experiences during the practice, and separating myself from the reality that exists around me. I want to be able to use Zhineng Qigong in my daily life, applying the practice to situations I encounter each day so I can live a full and happy life.

I am really excited to have Teacher Wei at the workshop, willingly sharing his wisdom and experience with everyone.

 

Workshops in France 23 – 30 April and 2 – 7 May 

Anne from the Zhen-Qi Association:

The 23 – 30 April workshop is taking place in St Raphael, the south of France, at the foot of the Massif de l´Estérel, in the middle of eighty acres of Mediterranean park. Because of the warm seaside climate, we will be able to do much of our practice outdoors, enjoying the beautiful environment and its natural energy. This workshop promises us many moments to connect and share, with Wei Laoshi offering us another dimension in our practice.

 

Erika from the Mille Lotus Association:

I created the Mille Lotus Association five years ago so others in my area could also discover the benefits of Zhineng Qigong. I had practiced taiji (Yang and Chen forms) for ten years, but after a knee injury I took up Zhineng Qigong. It suited me perfectly and I have now been practicing for four years. During my trip to China in November 2010, I visited two Zhineng Qigong centres – one of which was Teacher Wei’s Centre in the Wudang Mountains. I was able to witness extraordinary work being done there for people with serious illnesses, who returned to complete good health, and this is why I have chosen to organise a workshop with Teacher Wei.

The workshop (2 – 7 May) will take place in an old country family estate (15th-18th century), “Les Camiers”, in the heart of the Pilat Regional Park. There is a big practice room and accommodation for 25 people. We will also enjoy scrumptious BIO vegetarian food prepared by the hostess of the house. There are still lots of spaces available – register now! It could be the best gift you give yourself!

Daoheart China Retreats: May – October 2011, Wudang Mountains

Dear friends,

Welcome to 2011, a year of growth and true Zhineng Qigong prosperity!

We warmly invite you to join us and Teacher Wei Qi Feng at this year’s China retreats. The retreat activities will be held in the beautiful Wudang mountains. This area is known as the biggest holy land of Taoist culture and “the first immortal mountains under the sun”.

During the retreats, there will be opportunities to explore the remarkable mountains and ancient Taoist temples, and experience Chinese culture and people. You can choose from two- or three-star hotel accommodation and enjoy the delicious (mostly vegetarian) food provided.

 

It is also possible to spend some days at our Center, which is based at the foot of the mountains. For more information, please email Teacher Wei: weiqifengxw@yahoo.com.cn

We look forward to meeting you!

Harmonious Big Family

Foundation Course Retreat 16 May – 5 June 2011

We will undertake a focused period of practice in order to provide a solid practice and theoretical knowledge foundation. The retreat will cover the basic theories and methods of Zhineng Qigong. We will mainly practice La Qi, Chen Qi, Lift Qi Up Pour Qi Down and Three Centers Merge Standing Meditation. We will also learn how to relax the mind and body, concentrate the mind or adjust our body, qi (energy) and shen (mind).

Cost: 11 000 RMB (for own separate room add extra 2000 RMB) for accommodation, food, tuition and entry fee to the Wudang Mountains and temples.

Advanced Retreats 8 – 28 June and 3 – 23 October 2011

These retreats will offer a deeper approach to level one practices, including Three Centers Standing Meditation, and a study of Body and Mind Method. We will study the important points of Hunyuan Entirety Theory and theories about the True Self that we will directly experience.

We will also learn Taiji Ball and Taiji inside gong, practice shen and experience the state of shenji palace. All participants will learn how to organize and use a qi field and send qi to treat yourself or someone else. Throughout the retreat, we will teach and focus on living in the present moment.

Cost: 11 000 RMB (for own separate room add extra 2000 RMB) for accommodation, food, tuition and entry fee to the Wudang Mountains and temples.

 

Zhineng Qigong Meeting 4 – 8 July 2011   

This conference provides an opportunity for Zhineng Qigong practitioners from all around the world to come together. We will discuss the development of Zhineng Qigong in the world, raise some key points of Zhineng Qigong theory and share our experiences.

Cost: 150-200 RMB per person per day, including food, accommodation in a double (shared) room in a three star hotel (for own separate room add extra 100-120 RMB).

Meditation Retreat 10 July – 10 August 2011

This retreat challenges all participants to remain silent for 10 – 15 days, in order to go deep inside and explore their inner being, the True Self.

Through this training, practitioners can enhance their ability for self-restraint and thus develop their gongfu of “living in the present”. The course will include training in awareness, breathing, relaxation, meditation, calmness and important lectures on theory. We will also practice Level 1 and 2 Methods.

Cost: 15 000 RMB (for own separate room add extra 2000 RMB) for accommodation, food, tuition and entry fee to the Wudang Mountains and temples.

Healing Retreat 10 – 30 September 2011

 

This retreat is for people with any kind of chronic illness. Several qigong masters with paranormal healing abilities will assist with treatments.

The retreat will offer individual healing treatment and group healing sessions. Assistance will be offered to all participants so they can discover the roots of the disease and be guided towards an effective treatment.

We will practice all the methods from the Foundation Course and learn how to send qi to treat ourselves or others. Every participant will be advised on the methods most effective for his or her own situation. We will also study how to organize and use a qi field.

Cost: 11 000 RMB (for own separate room add extra 2000 RMB) for accommodation, food, tuition and entry fee to the Wudang Mountains and temples.

About Teacher Wei Qi Feng (also known as
Daoheart)

 

Teacher Wei Qi Feng was born in Gansu province in the northwest of China. He has been practicing Zhineng Qigong for more than 20 years. He graduated from the two-year training course at the Huaxia Center in 1994 and continued to work at the Center for five years.

Teacher Wei Qi Feng was one of a small group of people closely associated with Dr. Pang Ming and taught new methods as they were developed by the Doctor. He led the Huaxia Center’s staff practice (500-600 people) and worked in the healing unit. Teacher Wei Qi Feng is recognized and respected for his excellent teaching methods, personal qualities and high level of practice.

What people have said about Teacher Wei’s work:

Helen (Australia) about the new Center: How our lives change when we just allow things to happen. Just one year ago, who would have ever thought, what you are going to achieve tomorrow would even be possible. You have just followed your heart and now your dreams are unfolding – to open your own Qi Center and to expand the Harmonious Qi Family – your name has now spread around the world.

I feel grateful every day for the changes that Qigong has made to my life. What you learned for yourself you are now spreading selflessly to others. I know I have only just started on the journey but your support and sharing of your wisdom and knowledge has helped me enormously. My gratitude.

Bob (USA) about the 2010 May Retreat: In the Wudang Mountain Retreat I experienced a new clarity in perceiving and understanding the fixed limits of my frame of reference. Our daily focus on theory and practice (some of it very new to me) gave me a continuous experience of dissolving my frame of reference and penetrating (opening and releasing) my body and mind with Qi – real and imagined. The conceptual dynamics of Hun Yuan Ling Tong have begun an integrated, vibrating reality within me.

Add (Holland) about the 2010 May Retreat:  [There was] a feeling of family, where everybody is respected and giving space to each other to be… the sharing of experiences gave me a feeling that a lot of my experiences in the past are more universal than I thought… and that causes feeling of wholeness inside of me that makes a deeper connection with the world outside of me… I am more aware now that my judgments in the past are coming from fixed frames of reference. Now my steps are lighter and I am more free to walk my path.

Helena (Czech Republic) about the 2010 May Retreat: The majestic surroundings and the space that was genuinely created by you and the whole group was for me very harmonious, supportive, respectful and rich. I still feel amazed by how beautiful it is to live in a group where everyone truly contributes in his/her uniqueness, naturally attentive to our needs, keeping our own space and acting from our hearts. I felt like the overall harmony was part of my own harmony and vise versa. Thank you once more.

Sue (UK) about one of the online healing sessions: My first experience on relaxing was of pure clean water pouring through the top of my head and then bands of gold going around the outside of my body. Then I felt as though I was led down with loads of hands with light coming from them hovering over me. It didn´t end there – I felt so happy and relaxed. I thank you all for allowing me to receive this beautiful energy.

Silke (New Zealand) about an individual healing session: Half an hour after our session about 100 birds arrived and sat in a big old tree which faces our house. They started singing with all their might. This went on for a few minutes, then all went quiet again. This is very unusual because it is winter and they are not out much and even in summer, they do not come so close to the house normally. I felt waves of Universal Love flowing from the Universe to me and then from my heart back into the Universe. It was as if every atom was listening and deeply caring about every other atom, always and everywhere. I could hardly contain all this love in my body. This state lasted for a few hours…

Spreading the Word about Zhineng Qigong

 

Now we will have more English-speaking teachers to help others learn about Zhineng Qigong culture!

English classes for Chinese Zhineng Qigong teachers are being held at the Centre from the beginning of December through to mid-January. More than ten prominent teachers from different parts of China have come together and formed a truly exceptional class. Most of the teachers have practiced for about twenty years and graduated from a two-year training course at the Huaxia centre.

The major focus of the classes is to enable teachers to lead their practice in English. Several forms are being taught: Lift Qi Up and Pour Qi Down, Three Centres Merge, Open/Close, Wall Squats, and Body and Mind.

We want to create a team of highly qualified English-speaking teachers who have reached a good Dao de (moral) level.  At the end of the course, all teachers will be able to teach abroad and introduce people throughout the world to the Zhineng Qigong way of life.