Yellow Dragon & Chan Meditation Summer Retreat with Dr. Liu Dong-In Person
July 19 - July 21
Immerse yourself in 3-days of Qigong and Meditation led by Dr. Liu Dong. In this retreat, he will introduce you to the form Yellow Dragon Qigong and Chan Meditation.
Yellow Dragon Qigong is the foremost way to train the digestive and absorption functions of the spleen and stomach. The Spleen is the root of acquired nature. Chinese medicine believes regulating the body’s immunity is a function of Spleen Yang. The human body has three lines of immune defense. The first line of defense is the human skin. Through practice, Spleen qi rises and enters the Lungs, becoming Wei Qi to protect the skin and mucous membranes. The second line of defense is the human phagocytes, and the third line of defense is T cells and B cells, which are all related to the spleen’s blood production and blood control. This exercise aims to train the Spleen’s Yang to warm the Five Internal Organs.
The form supports the cultivation of the earth, warms the Spleen and Stomach, regulates acquired immunity, and helps with autoimmune diseases.
Chan Meditation is a personal internal journey, utilizing breath and visualization to renew your perspective!
IN-PERSON Retreat for our July sessions!
We plan to gather in person this summer at the Alton L. Collins Retreat Center! We look forward to connecting with you!
The facilities provide a lodge-type feel with many outdoor spaces, a large lobby, a library, and more! Magnificent western red cedars grace the grounds. The natural forest setting has been preserved. Trails take you through the woods and along the streams that meander around the grounds. Their holistic chef makes sure your meals nourish your mind and body so you can focus on retreat.
The Alton L. Collins Retreat Center is dedicated to offering a safe, quality environment for growth and reflection for service worldwide. The center is nestled in a Pacific northwestern forest surrounded by majestic, moss-covered cedar, spruce, fir, hemlock, and big-leaf maple. The natural environment supports ferns, trillium, and salmonberry bushes covering the forest floor.
- FORM: qigong form for your personal practice; this allows for self-healing and the ability to connect with qi and transmit
- THEORY: Chinese Medicine, Daoist Medicine (pertaining to the season, form, meridians, acupoints)
- PHILOSOPHY: Qigong philosophy, lifestyle practices – what is most beneficial for the season in regard to daily living
- Lectures
- 15 hours of in-person classes
This is a 15-hour retreat.
Saturday, July 19, 2025: 9am-12:00pm & 3-6pm
Sunday, July 20, 2025: 9am-12:00pm & 3-6pm
Monday, July 21, 2025: 9am-12pm
Location:
Alton L. Collins Retreat Center
32867 SE Highway 211
Eagle Creek, Oregon, 97022
Tuition for the 15-hour retreat:
Early Registration $480 paid by June 18, 2025, or $510 paid after June 18. YOU WILL NEED TO ENROLL BY June 18, 2024 (the retreat center requires final notice by then).
Please contact us about your additional choices to ensure an option is available, prior to paying the tuition!
Choose one of the following required additional fees (these charges will need to be paid with a check or if using credit card add 3.5% fee): There are a limited amount of rooms and are assigned on a first paid basis.
A) On-site lodging (Single Room, 3-nights) and all meals (ARRIVE Friday, July 18 after 4pm – first meal dinner at 6pm) – $635
B) On-site lodging (Double Room 3-nights) and all meals (ARRIVE Friday, July 18 after 4pm – first meal dinner at 6pm) – $510
C) Day Use Fee with 3 Lunches (ARRIVE Saturday, July 19 after 8am) – $155
Please contact us about your additional choices to ensure an option is available.
ENROLL IN BOTH RETREATS AND RECEIVE discount. Read more here.
Early Registration Tuition $480 Enroll Here
Once tuition payment is received, you will be emailed about your options for the above list. Limited rooms are available. Rooms are assigned in the order that we receive payments. Each room has a private bathroom and balcony/deck!
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine: 15 PDAs are approved through NCCAOM for licensed acupuncturists in the PE-CW category. Others who need CEUs may receive the certificates; however, you will need to check with your licensing board if they will accept them.
If Paying by Check: Download Registration Form and enclose with check.
Please advise us via email if you are mailing in payments.
All tuition fees, once paid, are non-refundable. It is transferable to another workshop/class/retreat for an $80 fee.
CANCELLATION FOR LODGING/MEAL/DAY USE FEES
cancel by 6/17 – 20% cancellation fee
cancel after 6/17 – 7/3 50% cancellation fee
no refunds after 7/3 (there is a possibility of exceptions if we have a waiting list with a 50% cancellation fee)
Interested in both Retreats? Enroll in both retreats and receive reduced tuition! Click Here for more information…
When Qigong is properly practiced, it is extremely beneficial and presents minimal risk to one’s health; please consult your physician if you are in doubt of your capabilities or have special health concerns.
This class is suited to: Acupuncturists, Massage Therapists, Chiropractors, Qigong Instructors, Yoga Instructors, Martial Arts Instructors, Reiki Practitioners, and other professionals. No prerequisites are needed.
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I understand that the information in this course presented by the Provider and/or Instructor(s) is for educational purposes only and should only be applied with appropriate clinical judgment and used by a trained and licensed
practitioner. Governmental laws and regulations vary from region to region and the contents of this course vary in permissible usage. The participant is required to check their local, state, and federal laws and regulations regarding the practice requirements and scope of practice issues and the use of the information of this course including, but not limited to, theory, herbal medicine, and acupuncture. I acknowledge that NCCAOM does not endorse any specific treatment regimens of any kind. Furthermore, if I use any modalities or treatments taught in this course, I agree to waive, release, indemnify, discharge, and covenant not to sue NCCAOM from and against any liability,
claims, demands, or causes of action whatsoever, arising out of any injury, loss, or damage that a person may sustain related to the use of the information in this course. I understand that this Release is governed by the laws of District of Columbia, U.S.A. and shall survive the termination or expiration of this course.