2280 Balmoral Rd, Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia B0K 1V0, Canada
Up to 120 in group
May 26 - 28, 2026
About this Retreat
Suzann has been a student of Dr. Eva Wong since 2007 and one of her instructors since 2010. She teaches Daoist Qigong Levels 1-5 and Strategic Leadership, based on the writings of Zhuge Liang. Suzann is also a senior instructor of Mudra Space Awareness, as introduced by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche.
A student of body-focused disciplines since 1974, Suzann appreciates being able to share these methods for health, well-being, and the embodiment of wisdom.
Suzann is a former director of Karmê Chöling Shambhala Meditation Center and was the center’s senior teacher for 11 years. She lives with her husband in Barnet, Vermont, surrounded by plants and birds.
Details of this retreat
Limitless Gate Qigong Level 4:
Iron and Silk
Strengthening the Body, Cleansing the Internal Organs
Iron has the quality of hardness, but tempered by fire, will become soft and flexible, ready to form limitless shapes. Silk has the quality of softness, but when the fibers are woven together, they form the strongest bonds.
Qigong 4 is the balance and integration of Iron and Silk. Enter the world of Wudangshan qigong to build the Iron of external strength. Continue your exploration of breath regulation to weave the Silk of internal strength.
Your introduction to Iron begins with the Tiger and Dragon forms of the Wudangshan Five Animals. Wudang means martial-art dominant, and its qigong is used to build the strength and flexibility required for martial arts training. The Tiger builds bone strength and the Dragon trains flexibility in the spine. When you practice these forms, the Iron of your muscles, tendons, and bones will become strong yet soft and pliable.
Your experience of Silk is through the qigong of Immortals’ Guide and Red Phoenix, when you use breath to move qi through the muscles, tendons, and bones. Through breath regulation, the Silk of your muscular-skeletal system will become soft yet strong and firm.
The highlight of Qigong 4 is a special evening of practice devoted to Organ Cleansing. Toxins enter our organs daily, introducing impurities into qi that is stored in them. Learn how to strengthen your organs, cleanse them, and make them suitable vessels for holding qi.
This level ends with the final two postures of Standing Qigong, the culmination of stabilizing the benefits of your Iron and Silk training.
Who May Attend
Those who have completed a Qigong Limitless Gate Level 3 may attend this retreat.
Cost
CAD $295 - 555 dependent on your lodging choice
A 50% deposit is required at registration unless applying for financial assistance.
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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 Xiantianwujimen 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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