Why attend the big qigong retreat in Riga in September!
Events with Master Xu Mingtang in Riga are approaching fast. It is a truly unique opportunity, because the last time Professor Xu Mingtang was in Latvia with a retreat was in 2016, while the last time a 4th level and Image Medicine seminar was held was back in 2013.
This year we have managed to arrange Master Xu Mingtang to come for 12 days with a amazingly filled program. Master Xu Mingtang is constantly working to improve the Zhong Yuan Qigong school and the teachings. Both the content and the technique of how he works with the group are changing to facilitate and shorten people's path to the result.
Why should we participate?
Master Xu Mingtang is an accomplished and respected Qigong master with deep knowledge and experience in the practice. He has a direct lineage of ancient doctors and spiritual practitioners. By attending his retreat, you have the opportunity to learn from a true master in the field.
Master Xu Mingtang emphasizes authentic Qigong and meditation practices, rooted in ancient wisdom and principles. His teachings are based on the principles of harmony, balance, and cultivating Qi (life energy). By attending the retreat, you can delve into the genuine essence of Qigong, learning techniques and methods that have been passed down through generations.
Qigong meditation retreats provide a conducive environment for personal growth and self-transformation. Through dedicated practice, participants can experience increased self-awareness, deep relaxation, and a harmonization of mind, body, and spirit. Qigong can help release stress, improve energy levels, and enhance overall well-being. Under the guidance of Master Xu Mingtang, you can explore these benefits and develop a deeper connection to yourself.
Retreats offer a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who share an interest in Qigong and personal growth. Being surrounded by individuals on a similar path can deepen your practice and create lifelong friendships. Practicing in a larger group of people creates a strong field of Qi (energy) that can help to upgrade your level and improve your quality of life much faster.
Attending a retreat allows you to immerse yourself fully in the practice of Qigong and meditation. Away from the distractions of daily life, you can focus solely on your personal development and journey.
One of the significant advantages of attending a retreat with Master Xu Mingtang is the opportunity to receive direct guidance and feedback from a highly experienced teacher. Master Xu Mingtang can address any questions or challenges you may have, thereby deepening your understanding and practice.
About Master Xu Mingtang
Proffessor Xu Mingtang is the current Master of the Zhong Yuan Qigong School, a professor at the Beijing West-Chinese United Hospital, a member of the World Academic and Medical Qigong Council, and the founder of the Kundawell Research and Medical Institute in Beijing, China, and Seattle, USA.
Qigong Master Xu Mingtang is one of the greatest teachers and practitioners of Chinese medicine today. He oversees clinics around the world, is the author of several books, and has taught the Zhong Yuan Qigong meditations to over 50000 students and 600 qigong instructors in at least 17 countries, making it one of the largest qigong schools in the world.
You can read more about Master Xu Mingtang in an interview for one of the most respected Latvian analytical magazines Ir magazine (in Latvian)
Retreat venue
This year's retreat in Riga will take place in H206 quarter in Ķīpsala. It is a modern space with more than 800 seats. It is expected that this year's retreat will gather a record number of participants - currently 700 participants have already applied to events. Multilingual translations will be provided and Master Xu Mingtan's presentations will be shown on easy-to-view large screens, while meditations will take place in silence and with the screens off.
The retreat is organized by the non-profit association Latvian Association of Zhong Yuan Qigong together with its members and volunteers, in cooperation with the Biguan Center in Ukraine, the Slovak Association of Zhong Yuan Qigong and the Kundawell Institute in China. Funds from the retreat membership fee are directed to cover the costs of the retreat and the construction of a meditation center in Ukraine.
Near the retreat you can find the Olympia complex with several restaurants, convenient public transport and Ķīpsala with beautiful places for walks during breaks.
6 reasons to participate in the retreat
Discover the transformative power of relaxation, learn to quiet your mind, and experience moments of deep peace and clarity in the pause state. Join us as we explore these ancient practices and cultivate inner strength.
In this fast-paced world, it's important to stop, review things, and re-establish relationships with yourself and others. Join our retreat as you delve into the ancient teachings of spiritual teachers to foster empathy, compassion and deep human connection.
Through the practice of Zhong Yuan Qigong, you can cultivate inner peace, build emotional resilience, and deepen your self-awareness, while gaining more energy. Let's integrate the transformative power of meditation into our daily lives.
Through meditation, we can discover the vastness of our true potential, transcend the limits of conventional perception, and embrace the interconnectedness of all things.
Through the wisdom of ancient spiritual teachers, we can gain deep spiritual insights, connect with the universe, and experience the magic of inner transformation.
Qigong practices are very effective in regulating health problems related to stress and thinking. Master Xu Mingtang's experience in traditional Chinese medicine will offer you a deeper understanding of methods for improving and maintaining health.
The ancient origins of the Zhong Yuan Qigong school
Xu Mingtang is the Zhong Yuan Qigong Master and lineage holder. He comes from an ancient shaman and kungfu family closely associated with the Shaolin Temple in China.
Many people believe that Wushu, Tai Chi and many forms of Qigong originated in this temple. About two thousand years ago, the systems of Buddhism, Daoism and Confucianism began to interact and merge. It is known that about one and a half thousand years ago, the famous Buddhist monk Bodhidharma came to Shaolin, and by merging Buddhist meditations and local qigong practices, gave rise to the Chan meditation system, which later spread throughout the world, also known as Zen. Since Zhong Yuan Qigong has been practiced in this area for a very long time, all these systems have also adopted elements of Zhong Yuan Qigong practice.
However, Zhong Yuan Qigong, known in China as Zhong Yuan Chan, has remained free of religious influence despite its ancient origins and it can rather be classified as a scientific approach. The Zhong Yuan Qigong system is designed so that you have the opportunity to receive everything as a result of your own practice. And what you achieved will be the result of your efforts and perseverance.
This is why we invite you to attend this year's retreat in Riga and learn in depth the Zhong Yuan Qigong practice and the deep and ancient knowledge of this school!
Experience Shaolin in Riga
Every year, an important event for Zhong Yuan Qigong practitioners is Master Xu Mingtang's retreat in the school's birth place - Shaolin, China. This year, Master Xu Mingtang's visit to Riga will last an unprecedented 12 days. You have the opportunity to get an experience equivalent to going to China, while saving a lot of money and time.
