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The minimum number of students required for any course is 8. We reserve the right to cancel the course 2 months prior to course commencement if the requirement is not met.  Anyone honestly interested in taking part in this course is required to submit an application (download here). The decision for acceptance will be made within 3 days. After the student is accepted, deposit must be made in order to secure his/her place in the course.

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SCHEDULE 2026

 

APRIL 3 – APRIL 9

Wudang Tai He Fist and Natural Healing Foundational Methods taught by Li Shifu

Learning Purpose: To learn Wudang martial arts and longevity techniques, applicable for both combat and personal healing. Participants can address their physical issues, promoting overall health and well-being.

Learning content and schedule:

Theory Classes: Principles of martial application and combat methods. Methods for relieving pain including moxibustion, cupping, music therapy, qigong acupressure, and massage. Learning Daoist etiquette and taboos.

Early Morning (2 hours):Longevity Qi Gong – Five forms (Expel the Old, Take In the New; Red Phoenix Facing the Sun; Five Qi Return to the Source; Dragon Claw Gong; Embracing the Origin and Guarding the One). Open the gate, clear the orifice, Rhythmic detoxification exercise 21-forms, Five Tones Healing Song with Guiding method, methods to regulate cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine issues.

Morning (3 hours): Wudang Tai He Fist 24-form routine and combat power training.

Afternoon (3 hours): Wudang Tai He Fist 24-form routine and combat power training.

Evening (2 hours): Tai Chi Standing Meditation – Tai Chi Opening and Closing, Submerging and Floating pillar. Sitting meditation cultivating stillness.

COURSE FEES (classes & food & accommodation included):

The course fee is 6900RMB and the required deposit is 1900RMB


APRIL 13 – MAY 3

Wudang Tai Chi Course – French group led by Cheng Feng – Prior appointment required.


MAY 15 – MAY 31

Internal Alchemy (Dan Dao) – Facilitated by Cheng Gong – Prior appointment required.


JUNE 7 – JUNE 21

Water and Fire Tai Chi Fist (Tai Ji Quan) and Self-Healing taught by Li Shifu

Learning Purpose: Studying ancient Eastern guiding and cultivating qi (Dao Yin) for health and self-treatment of injuries. Tai Chi combat methods for protection.

Learning content and schedule:

Theory Classes: Tai Chi theory, historical development, current status, and combat principles. Pain relief through fire therapy, moxibustion, cupping, music therapy, and Tai Chi qigong acupressure massage. Learning Daoist etiquette and taboos.

Early Morning (1.5 hours): Longevity Qi Gong – Five forms (Expel the Old, Take In the New; Red Phoenix Facing the Sun; Five Qi Return to the Source; Dragon Claw Gong; Embracing the Origin and Guarding the One). Open the gate, clear the orifice, Rhythmic detoxification exercise 21-forms, Five Tones Healing Song with Guiding method, methods to regulate cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine issues.

Morning (2.5 hours): Water and Fire Tai Chi routine: foundational methods, hand, elbow, shoulder, hip, leg, and footwork. Single and Double Push Hands.

Afternoon (2.5 hours): Tai Chi routine: foundational methods, stances, breathing. Relaxing shoulders, turning the windlass, Silk Reeling (Chan Si Li). Single and Double Push Hands.

Evening (1.5 hours): Tai Chi Standing Meditation – Tai Chi Opening and Closing, Submerging and Floating pillar. Sitting meditation cultivating stillness, Lying Dragon meditation.

COURSE FEES (classes & food & accommodation included):

The course fee is 9900RMB and the required deposit is 1900RMB


JUNE 29 – JULY 23

Wudang Sword and Internal Alchemy Course – Facilitated by Cheng Ling – Prior appointment required.


JULY 29 – AUGUST 12

Internal Alchemy (Dan Dao) – “The Secret of the Golden Flower.” taught by Li Shifu

The Great Master said:

“The Mysterious Pass has one opening; the center of the opening contains subtlety.

It comprises movement and stillness, the void, the divine, the profound and the mysterious.”

Purpose and meaning of studying the Internal Alchemy – Dan Dao course:

To let everyone understand the path and methods of Chinese Daoist cultivation;

To elevate everyone’s understanding of Daoist cultivation and the ability to distinguish the levels of the methods of cultivation;

To open the great door of our thoughts, to let us find a direction, find the value and meaning of our existence in the midst of the chaos and the illusory changes of society’s life, to explore the true reality of life and the truth of the universe;

To strengthen one’s energy field and frequency of vibration, to cultivate a heart of compassion, a heart of love, a heart of forgiveness and inclusivity, the capacity to eat bitter, the willingness to help others and to be of service to all living beings.

The purpose of the Internal Alchemy course is to study principles and methods, so as to later have the opportunity to unify the body and the higher self, to sublimate oneself, thus creating a true body, the Body of Immortals, attaining the Dao.

Purpose: To help participants understand the path and methods of Daoist cultivation in China; enhance each individual’s comprehension and ability to distinguish different levels of cultivation; open the gate to wisdom, guiding us to find direction amidst the chaos and illusory changes of social life; discover the value and meaning of our existence; explore the meaning of life and the truths of the universe.

Strengthen one’s energy field and vibrational frequency; cultivate a heart of compassion, love, forgiveness, and tolerance; awaken the willingness to assist others and serve all beings. To prepare for future opportunities to unify the body and the higher self, elevate oneself, and thereby create a true body, an immortal body, and attain the Dao.

Course Contents: Primarily theory-based, learning Daoist etiquette and taboos. Fundamentals of Internal Alchemy theory, standing qigong methods, sitting meditation to gather qi, sleep-based qi retention methods, and different breathing techniques for various stages. Basics of Microcosmic Orbit, explanation of key points in alchemical texts: “49 Barriers,” “Qingjing Jing – The Scripture of Purity and Tranquility”, “Da Cheng Jie Yao – Essentials of the Shortcut to the Great Achievement”, “Tai Yi Jing Hua Zong Zhi – The Secret of Golden Flower”.

Overview and explanation of key points: Dao De Jing, Yin Fu Jing – The Hidden Tailisman Scripture, Longmen Heart Method, Huang Ting Jing – The Yellow Court Scripture, Nei Jing Tu – Internal Secret Landscape Map. Basic theory and practice methods of Female Alchemy. Fasting (depending on students’ interest in exploring fasting and their physical condition). Taboos in gathering qi, dietary requirements in relation to the four seasons, four times and four forms (moving, standing, sitting, lying down). Daily life regulation, problem-solving, preparation of fasting alchemical pills, Seclusion: essential points, purpose and requirements during the 100-day building the foundation period, ignition of the alchemical fire: the teacher assists in opening the gate of Dan Dao, highlighting key points and secretly igniting the inner fire. Fasting, taboos, dietary regulation, problem-solving, fasting alchemical pill formulas, emergence of embryo breathing, 3 appearances of the sunshine.

Schedule:

Earlt Morning (1.5 hours): Longevity Qi Gong – Six forms (Expel the Old, Take In the New; Red Phoenix Facing the Sun; Five Qi Return to the Source; Dragon Claw Gong; Three Stars illuminate Within; Embracing the Origin and Guarding the One). Open the gate, clear the orifice, Rhythmic detoxification exercise 21-forms, Five Tones Healing Song with Guiding method, methods to regulate cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine issues.

Morning (3 hours): Theory and practice of internal alchemy, cultivating and circulating energy. Teaching methods for focusing the mind and igniting the inner fire.

Afternoon (3 hours): Continuing internal alchemy practices and meditation. Daily life adjustments to aid in cultivating inner energy and improving physical health

Evening (1.5 hours): Standing Meditation – Tai Chi Opening and Closing, Submerging and Floating pillar. Sitting meditation cultivating stillness, Lying Dragon meditation.

Students’ Requirements:

  • Basic Foundation of sitting meditation and/or cultivation of stillness (any type)
  • No diseases or disabilities
  • Vegetarian Diet. Monastic discipline (adhering to the temple’s precepts)
  • Destiny to learn from the master

COURSE FEES (classes & food & accommodation included):

The course fee is 13300RMB and the required deposit is 2600RMB


AUGUST 16 – AUGUST 27

Water and Fire Tai Chi, Beginner Daoist Medicine,  Sitting Meditation – Facilitated by Cheng Jiu – Prior appointment required.


SEMTEMBER 1 – SEPTEMBER 9

Flower of Life: Tian Gang Ba Bu (Heavenly Dipper Eight Steps)(beginner steps only) and Five Dragons Pure Yang Body Protection Skill, Self-Healing taught by Li Shifu

Learning Purpose: Obtaining cosmic energy assistance. Practicing routines on the Flower of Life pattern for combat and self-healing of injuries.

Learning content and schedule:

Theory Classes: History and lineage of Pure Yang Gong (Chun Yang Gong). Unification of Heaven, Earth, and Human. Mantras for Heavenly Dipper protection and combat application. Auxiliary herbal methods. Pain relief through moxibustion, cupping, music therapy, and qigong acupressure. Learning Daoist etiquette and taboos.

Early Morning (2 hours): Longevity Qi Gong – Six forms. Opening the gate, clear the orifice, 21-form rhythmic detoxification exercise, Five Tones Healing Song, Three Vertebrae Seven Forms.

Morning (3 hours): Pure Yang Da Gong and Heavenly Dipper Eight Steps routine. Hand, eye, body, and footwork training.

Afternoon (3 hours): Pure Yang Da Gong and Heavenly Dipper Eight Steps routine training.

Evening (2 hours): Dynamic Pillar (Submerging and Floating). Sitting meditation.

COURSE FEES (classes & food & accommodation included):

The course fee is 6900RMB and the required deposit is 1900RMB


SEPTEMBER 14 – SEPTEMBER 27

Beginner Daoist Medicine Class taught by Li Shifu

Purpose: This course teaches simple, natural healing techniques aimed at personal health improvement and helping others alleviate suffering through Daoist medicine.

Course Contents and Schedule

Theory Classes: Fundamental Yin-Yang Five Elements theory, Meridian theory, Daoist holistic health in harmony with heaven, earth, humanity, and nature, comprehensive diagnosis, medical theories. Learning Daoist etiquette and taboos.

Morning (1.5 hours): Longevity Qi Gong – Six forms (Expel the Old, Take In the New; Red Phoenix Facing the Sun; Five Qi Return to the Source; Dragon Claw Gong; Three Stars illuminate Within; Embracing the Origin and Guarding the One). Open the gate, clear the orifice, Rhythmic detoxification exercise 21-forms, Five Tones Healing Song with Guiding method, methods to regulate cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine issues.

Morning (3 hours): Acupuncture techniques, moxibustion techniques, cupping techniques, bloodletting techniques, scraping (gua sha), massage, acupressure therapy. Recognizing multiple types of herbs, harvesting, preparing, decocting, and administering herbs with taboos and requirements explained. Theory and practical application.

Afternoon (3 hours): Fire healing, qigong healing techniques, Five Elements music therapy, talisman healing methods. Recognizing 60 types of herbs, harvesting, preparing, decocting, and administering herbs with taboos and requirements explained. Theory and practical application. Learning commonly used herbal formulas for healing 40 common illnesses.

Evening (2 hours): Healing Qigong – 5 forms, Submerging and Floating pillar. Sitting meditation cultivating stillness, Lying Dragon meditation, Lying Dragon meditation.

Requirements:

In order to allow the contents to be taught quickly and effectively, upon receiving course deposits, studying material will be sent to the student to prepare for the class. For this, please consider register as early as possible so you have enough time for preparation.

COURSE FEES (classes & food & accommodation included):

The course fee is 13300RMB and the required deposit is 2600RMB


OCTOBER 2 – OCTOBER 15

Internal Alchemy (Dan Dao) – “The Secret of the Golden Flower.” taught by Li Shifu

The Great Master said:

“The Mysterious Pass has one opening; the center of the opening contains subtlety.

It comprises movement and stillness, the void, the divine, the profound and the mysterious.”

Purpose and meaning of studying the Internal Alchemy – Dan Dao course:

To let everyone understand the path and methods of Chinese Daoist cultivation;

To elevate everyone’s understanding of Daoist cultivation and the ability to distinguish the levels of the methods of cultivation;

To open the great door of our thoughts, to let us find a direction, find the value and meaning of our existence in the midst of the chaos and the illusory changes of society’s life, to explore the true reality of life and the truth of the universe;

To strengthen one’s energy field and frequency of vibration, to cultivate a heart of compassion, a heart of love, a heart of forgiveness and inclusivity, the capacity to eat bitter, the willingness to help others and to be of service to all living beings.

The purpose of the Internal Alchemy course is to study principles and methods, so as to later have the opportunity to unify the body and the higher self, to sublimate oneself, thus creating a true body, the Body of Immortals, attaining the Dao.

Purpose: To help participants understand the path and methods of Daoist cultivation in China; enhance each individual’s comprehension and ability to distinguish different levels of cultivation; open the gate to wisdom, guiding us to find direction amidst the chaos and illusory changes of social life; discover the value and meaning of our existence; explore the meaning of life and the truths of the universe.

Strengthen one’s energy field and vibrational frequency; cultivate a heart of compassion, love, forgiveness, and tolerance; awaken the willingness to assist others and serve all beings. To prepare for future opportunities to unify the body and the higher self, elevate oneself, and thereby create a true body, an immortal body, and attain the Dao.

Course Contents: Primarily theory-based, learning Daoist etiquette and taboos. Fundamentals of Internal Alchemy theory, standing qigong methods, sitting meditation to gather qi, sleep-based qi retention methods, and different breathing techniques for various stages. Basics of Microcosmic Orbit, explanation of key points in alchemical texts: “49 Barriers,” “Qingjing Jing – The Scripture of Purity and Tranquility”, “Da Cheng Jie Yao – Essentials of the Shortcut to the Great Achievement”, “Tai Yi Jing Hua Zong Zhi – The Secret of Golden Flower”.

Overview and explanation of key points: Dao De Jing, Yin Fu Jing – The Hidden Tailisman Scripture, Longmen Heart Method, Huang Ting Jing – The Yellow Court Scripture, Nei Jing Tu – Internal Secret Landscape Map. Basic theory and practice methods of Female Alchemy. Fasting (depending on students’ interest in exploring fasting and their physical condition). Taboos in gathering qi, dietary requirements in relation to the four seasons, four times and four forms (moving, standing, sitting, lying down). Daily life regulation, problem-solving, preparation of fasting alchemical pills, Seclusion: essential points, purpose and requirements during the 100-day building the foundation period, ignition of the alchemical fire: the teacher assists in opening the gate of Dan Dao, highlighting key points and secretly igniting the inner fire. Fasting, taboos, dietary regulation, problem-solving, fasting alchemical pill formulas, emergence of embryo breathing, 3 appearances of the sunshine.

Schedule:

Early Morning (1.5 hours): Longevity Qi Gong – Six forms (Expel the Old, Take In the New; Red Phoenix Facing the Sun; Five Qi Return to the Source; Dragon Claw Gong; Three Stars illuminate Within; Embracing the Origin and Guarding the One). Open the gate, clear the orifice, Rhythmic detoxification exercise 21-forms, Five Tones Healing Song with Guiding method, methods to regulate cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine issues.

Morning (3 hours): Theory and practice of internal alchemy, cultivating and circulating energy. Teaching methods for focusing the mind and igniting the inner fire.

Afternoon (3 hours): Continuing internal alchemy practices and meditation. Daily life adjustments to aid in cultivating inner energy and improving physical health

Evening (1.5 hours): Standing Meditation – Tai Chi Opening and Closing, Submerging and Floating pillar. Sitting meditation cultivating stillness, Lying Dragon meditation.

Students’ Requirements:

  • Basic Foundation of sitting meditation and/or cultivation of stillness (any type)
  • No diseases or disabilities
  • Vegetarian Diet. Monastic discipline (adhering to the temple’s precepts)
  • Destiny to learn from the master

COURSE FEES (classes & food & accommodation included):

The course fee is 13300RMB and the required deposit is 2600RMB


OCTOBER 20 – NOVEMBER 4

Dragon Heart Sword and Natural Healing Methods taught by Li Shifu

Course Contents and Schedule

Theory Classes: Historical lineage, development, and current status. Practicing routines on the “Flower of Life,” methods for pain relief including fire therapy, moxibustion, cupping, bloodletting, music therapy, acupressure massage, and herbal prescriptions. Learning Daoist etiquette, taboos, and auxiliary herbal prescriptions for enhancing skills.

Early Morning (1.5 hours): Longevity Qi Gong – Five forms (Expel the Old, Take In the New; Red Phoenix Facing the Sun; Five Qi Return to the Source; Dragon Claw Gong; Embracing the Origin and Guarding the One). Open the gate, clear the orifice, Rhythmic detoxification exercise 21-forms, Five Tones Healing Song with Guiding method, methods to regulate cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine issues.

Morning (2.5 hours): Sword fundamentals, hand, eye, body, techniques, and footwork basics, Dragon Form Sword routine, and techniques.

Afternoon (2.5 hours): Sword fundamentals, hand, eye, body, techniques, and footwork basics, Dragon Form Sword routine, and techniques.

Evening (1 hours): Standing Meditation – Tai Chi Opening and Closing, Submerging and Floating pillar. Sitting meditation cultivating stillness, Lying Dragon meditation.

COURSE FEES (classes & food & accommodation included):

The course fee is 9900RMB and the required deposit is 1900RMB


NOVEMBER 9 – NOVEMBER 23

Beginner Daoist Medicine Class taught by Li Shifu

Purpose: This course teaches simple, natural healing techniques aimed at personal health improvement and helping others alleviate suffering through Daoist medicine.

Course Contents and Schedule

Theory Classes: Fundamental Yin-Yang Five Elements theory, Meridian theory, Daoist holistic health in harmony with heaven, earth, humanity, and nature, comprehensive diagnosis, medical theories. Learning Daoist etiquette and taboos.

Morning (1.5 hours): Longevity Qi Gong – Six forms (Expel the Old, Take In the New; Red Phoenix Facing the Sun; Five Qi Return to the Source; Dragon Claw Gong; Three Stars illuminate Within; Embracing the Origin and Guarding the One). Open the gate, clear the orifice, Rhythmic detoxification exercise 21-forms, Five Tones Healing Song with Guiding method, methods to regulate cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine issues.

Morning (3 hours): Acupuncture techniques, moxibustion techniques, cupping techniques, bloodletting techniques, scraping (gua sha), massage, acupressure therapy. Recognizing multiple types of herbs, harvesting, preparing, decocting, and administering herbs with taboos and requirements explained. Theory and practical application.

Afternoon (3 hours): Fire healing, qigong healing techniques, Five Elements music therapy, talisman healing methods. Recognizing 60 types of herbs, harvesting, preparing, decocting, and administering herbs with taboos and requirements explained. Theory and practical application. Learning commonly used herbal formulas for healing 40 common illnesses.

Evening (2 hours): Healing Qigong – 5 forms, Submerging and Floating pillar. Sitting meditation cultivating stillness, Lying Dragon meditation, Lying Dragon meditation.

Requirements:

In order to allow the contents to be taught quickly and effectively, upon receiving course deposits, studying material will be sent to the student to prepare for the class. For this, please consider register as early as possible so you have enough time for preparation.

COURSE FEES (classes & food & accommodation included):

The course fee is 13300RMB and the required deposit is 2600RMB