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Five Days to Cellular Renewal: Reboot Your Health with the Ancient Daoist Bigu Retreat

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Kevin Chen

For the sixth year we are offering the teaching of an ancient Daoist wellness practice — Bigu (避谷 energetic fasting) — online by Zoom platform, in response to the overwhelming demand for better health and deep mind-body connection. This is probably the best time for you to invest in your own health and well-being through Bigu and mindset training.
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Qigong Bigu or Fasting: The Best Investment in Your Health and Long-Term Wellness

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Kevin Chen

Qigong Bigu or Fasting: The Best Investment in Your Health and Long-Term Wellness 辟谷养生、祛病强身、 延年益寿 Kevin W CHEN， Ph.D. Although the pandemic of COVID-19 is gradually over now, the infectious diseases and their effects are still around the world, and … Continue reading →

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Where energy come from during Bigu manifestation

Posted on June 23, 2022 by Kevin Chen

Where the Energy Come from during Bigu Manifestation? 探讨辟谷期间能量从哪里来 Kevin W CHEN, Ph.D. The Bigu manifestation, also known as energetic fasting, cut-off grain, or stop grain-eating, is a unique Daoist practice and wellness technique.  It literally means avoiding grain, or not eat grain, but … Continue reading →

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Chinese Bigu (避谷) for Yang Sheng

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Martin Eisen

Chinese Bigu (避谷) for Yang Sheng by  Martin Eisen, Ph.D. What is Bigu? In Chinese “Bi” means to stop or avoid, and “Gu” means grain, including rice, corn or wheat. Therefore, Bigu means to avoid grain or stop eating. One … Continue reading →

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