5 Element YangSheng Fa Qigong – Level 1 with Master Li HeChun
November 14 @ 4:00 pm - November 16 @ 2:00 pm
5 Element YangSheng Fa Qigong – Level 1
With Master Li HeChun
 November, 14th-16th, 2025
2 nights accommodation & vegetarian mealsÂ
Master Li HeChun is a 16th generation LongMen (Dragon Gate) Taoist monk of the QuanZhen complete reality school. Master Li is the Abbot for the ZhiZhen Taoist temple of Phoenix Mountain, Sichuan province, as well as holding several honorary professor roles in China and Europe. Since 2004 he has regularly been invited to lecture, teach, and perform in countries across Europe and South-East Asia. In the process of teaching Chinese culture and Taoist longevity cultivation, he has published several books exploring various scripture and YangSheng Fa longevity practices.
What to expect
This workshop will focus on traditional exercises combined with Master Li’s own cultivation experience, and the integrated strengths of various family lineages. In the beautiful Mana retreat, participants will learn the 5 Elements YangSheng Fa as a set of exercises to improve quality of life, to achieve the effect of longevity and long-term vision.
The power of the meridians is incredible, often recited, enlightened knowledge and wisdom, such as the moon across the clouds, the road is good, and the sea is peaceful. Participants will be able to learn ancient and effective methods to clear meridians and detox the body with the guidance of a Taoist Master. Master Li enjoys spending time with participants to discuss the deeper levels of 5 element theory and practical applications for daily life.
Program
Friday 14th Nov
4pm arrival
Welcome and dinner – 6pm
Evening exercises – 8-9pm
Saturday 15th Nov
7am morning exercise (optional)
8am breakfast
9-11.30am – 5 element YangShengFa
1pm – lunch
2-4.30pm – 5 element YangShengFa
6pm dinner
8-9pm evening exercises/discussion
Sunday 16th Nov
7am morning exercise (optional)
8am breakfast
9.30-12pm – 5 Element YangShengFa
1pm lunch
Checkout 2pm
IntroducingÂ
Your Teacher
Li Hechun is 16th generation transmitter from the Longmen pai (Dragon Gate) lineage of the QuanZhen (School of Complete Reality) branch of Taoism. The QuanZhen school emphasises inner cultivation and the practice of inner alchemy (neidan) in the interest of cultivating the spirit and benefiting the world. His journey to become a Taoist Master started at the age of seven in the Zhongnan mountains – an area held in high esteem for its rich history of temple tradition and being home to many revered Taoists in history.
As a child his temple studies included taichiquan, baguazhang, cultivation, Wudang sword, meditation and Taoist chanting and ceremony. After being ordained Master Li travelled to many sacred mountains to learn from Taoist Masters. I
In 1998 he journeyed to Chengdu in the Sichuan province where he took the positions of Master for the QinYang Gong (Green Ram) Palace. Since 2011 he has been the Abbot for the ZhiZhen temple of Phoenix mountain, and additionally he holds the position of Vice President for the Taoist association in the Sichuan province.
Master Li is recognised not only for his accomplishments in the arts and distinguished representation in the Sichuan province, but also for his transliteration and authorship of many books and articles on Chinese history and Taoist customs and practice. Furthermore, Master Li commenced the role of Director of the Phoenix Mountain Double Mystery Academy, launched in 2023, a college for the philosophy branch of Taoism and collaborates closely with LaoZi university and the CCAA (College of Chinese & Asean Arts).
The ZhiZhen temple of Phoenix Mountain was recently restored to revive the grandeur of the historic site. The surrounding ecological park is the largest health and recreation park in Chengdu.
CostsÂ
Tuition: $750 (NZD) pp
Accommodation & food:
- Shared rooms starting from $175NZD/day
- Single accommodation available at a higher price
- Commuter & camping options available at a lower price
 All room bookings include all meals and facilities.Â
For Bookings and inquiries please contact
Guidelines
Payment is required in full at the time of booking, by credit or debit card, or direct bank transfer using our secure POLi payment gateway.
We draw special attention to two of our guidelines before registration: Mana provides lacto-ovo vegetarian food only, this means no fish or chicken and is an alcohol and drug free environment.
Mana caters for Gluten Free, Dairy Free and Vegan.
Cancellation Policy
This group requires a minimum number of participants to go ahead, if that number is not reached we reserve the right to cancel the event.
Should you, for any reason, decide to cancel your registration; please note our cancellation policy::
- A $50 administrative fee is applied to all cancellations prior to 72 hours before event.
- A $100 administrative fee is applied to all cancellations within 72 hours of event.
- A Tuition cancellation fee may apply in certain circumstances.
- These policies are reassessed in certain circumstances.