{"id":12529,"date":"2026-01-16T10:43:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T15:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/?p=12529"},"modified":"2026-01-23T14:40:02","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T19:40:02","slug":"qigong-bigu-your-best-investment-in-health-longevity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/?p=12529","title":{"rendered":"Five Days to Cellular Renewal: Reboot Your Health with the Ancient Daoist Bigu Retreat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-vivid-purple-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-238d2d2264912698c4dff5ef07a73830\"><strong>Daoist Bigu Fasting: The Ultimate Investment in Your Longevity and Well-being<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/daosecrets.net\/bigu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2500\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bigu-Header.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13071\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bigu-Header.png 2500w, https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bigu-Header-300x72.png 300w, https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bigu-Header-1024x246.png 1024w, https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bigu-Header-768x184.png 768w, https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bigu-Header-1536x369.png 1536w, https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bigu-Header-2048x492.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-vivid-purple-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1fb26ac88d541f319e2d97112421d7ab\">\u8f9f\u8c37\u517b\u5fc3\u3001\u795b\u75c5\u5f3a\u8eab\u3001 \u5ef6\u5e74\u76ca\u5bff<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Kevin W CHEN\uff0c<\/strong>&nbsp;<em>Ph.D.<\/em>  MPH<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In our fast-paced modern world, our bodies and minds are constantly bombarded, leaving us feeling depleted, chaotic, and in desperate need of a reset. What if there was an ancient, time-tested practice, now validated by cutting-edge science, that could offer a profound internal cleanse, a metabolic reboot, and a pathway to self-healing?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you find yourself asking:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do I need a deep, systemic reset for my body and mind?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is there a way to activate my body&#8217;s natural self-healing mechanisms to address chronic issues?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can I achieve significant detoxification and metabolic health without the struggle of conventional starvation diets?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How can I tap into the secret of longevity and cellular renewal?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We invite you to<strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/daosecrets.net\/bigu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">join us<\/a> <\/strong>for a transformative five-day Online Daoist Bigu retreat March 11-15, 2026, where you can discover the profound answers to these questions and more&#8230;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/daosecrets.net\/bigu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bigu-Testimonials-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13079\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bigu-Testimonials-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bigu-Testimonials-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bigu-Testimonials-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bigu-Testimonials-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bigu-Testimonials.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>What is Bigu?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Bigu (\u907f\u8c37), also known as energetic fasting, refers to an ancient practice deeply rooted in both Daoist and Buddhist traditions. Unlike other fasting practices, Bigu&#8217;s essence lies in avoidance of grains and meats on one hand, while opening latent channels of gaining energy by Qi, light, vibration and energizing meditation, instead of simple starvation. This distinction is crucial to dispel misconceptions and alleviate fears surrounding Bigu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One significant difference between Bigu and conventional fasting is the absence of feeling hunger during Bigu. Through alternative energy-gathering techniques, practitioners can fulfill their bodily needs without experiencing hunger pangs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following is a documentary by CCTV (China&#8217;s official TV station) to showcase an event in which the 108 selected practitioners completed a 28-day Bigu challenge (of the world record) in a remote mountain area in 2017 under the surveillance of reporters and audience.  It is highly credible and really inspiring: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"CCTV Documentary - Bigu - The Secret of Not Eating (with English Subtitle &amp; Narration)\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_QW1YF19Hu4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Gulping-Qi Bigu is the most popular and the best way for a layman to do Bigu practice in reality. Daoist Bigu refers to absorbing energy of nature, collecting the energy of light &amp; qi in the universe, and swallowing the qi or essence from nature through information, qi extraction and mind relaxation. Gulping-Qi Bigu technique was recorded in the ancient literature unearthed from the West Han Dynasty (2000+ years ago) tomb in Changsha. In the Bigu workshop, Qigong Bigu will be the main method, though the other two methods of Bigu will be explored as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/daosecrets.net\/bigu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"13074\" src=\"https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13074\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To understand more about Bigu fasting, <a href=\"https:\/\/we-r-health.com\/en\/faqs-on-bigu-%e8%be%9f%e8%b0%b7-fasting\/\"><strong>read our previous blog post<\/strong><\/a> covering Questions &amp; Anwers about Bigu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>The Remarkable Health Benefits of Bigu<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Modern scientific research has shed light on the remarkable health benefits of reduced calorie intake and fasting. Studies indicate that fasting can significantly slow down the aging process, detoxify the body, rejuvenate the immune system, cleanse the digestive system, and enhance bio-energy balance. The groundbreaking research of Dr. Yoshinori Ohsumi, recipient of the 2016 Nobel Prize in Medicine, highlights the role of fasting in promoting cellular autophagy\u2014a process crucial for cellular cleansing and renewal.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"625\" height=\"416\" src=\"http:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/13.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12005\" style=\"width:456px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/13.jpg 625w, https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/13-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Dr. Yoshinori Ohsumi <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>A systematic review of fasting in scientific literature (Longo &amp; Mattson 2013, Cell Metabolism) came to the conclusion that \u201cfasting has the potential to delay aging and help prevent and treat diseases while minimizing the side effects caused by chronic dietary interventions.\u201d A relationship was discovered between long-living calorie-restricted mice and the types of microbes living in their guts. The finding, published in 2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nature.com\/ncomms\/2013\/130716\/ncomms3163\/full\/ncomms3163.html\"><em>Nature Communications<\/em><\/a>, suggests that one can live longer by establishing the right kind of microbes in the gut through a low-calorie diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In June 2000, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.scribd.com\/doc\/40294944\/Bigu-Conference-Report-PennState-June-2000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a conference was held<\/a> at Penn State University that explored the health benefits and scientific research of Qigong Bigu with 500+ attendants. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.scribd.com\/doc\/40294944\/Bigu-Conference-Report-PennState-June-2000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read More<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 2000 more and more scientific studies have been carried out to explore the healht benefits of fasting, and its underline mechanism. A recent review has revealed such a dramatically increased trend:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"864\" height=\"704\" src=\"https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Intro_Qigong_Fasting_and_Health_2023_edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Intro_Qigong_Fasting_and_Health_2023_edited.jpg 864w, https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Intro_Qigong_Fasting_and_Health_2023_edited-300x244.jpg 300w, https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Intro_Qigong_Fasting_and_Health_2023_edited-768x626.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2020 the top medical journal NEJM published a review on the effects of fasting on health, aging and diseases. The conclusions are overall very positive: Studies and clinical trials have shown that intermittent fasting has broad-spectrum benefits for many health conditions, such as obesity, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, cancers, and neurologic disorders. (de Cabo R, Mattson MP. Effects of Intermittent Fasting on Health, Aging, and Disease. <em>N Engl J Med<\/em>. 2019;381(26):2541-2551. )<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"904\" height=\"729\" src=\"https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Picture1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Picture1-1.jpg 904w, https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Picture1-1-300x242.jpg 300w, https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Picture1-1-768x619.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 904px) 100vw, 904px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Some recent studies (<a href=\"http:\/\/themindunleashed.org\/2015\/01\/fasting-can-regenerate-entire-immune-system-heres.html\">Cheng et al. 2014<\/a>; Brandhorst et al. 2015) reported that fasting can regenerate the entire immune system. Brandhorst et al (2015) claim that \u201ca periodic diet that mimics fasting promotes multi-system regeneration, enhanced cognitive performance, and lifespan. In other words, fasting is probably the most powerful way to activate the body\u2019s self-healing potential.&#8221;&nbsp; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cell.com\/cell-metabolism\/abstract\/S1550-4131(15)00224-7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read More<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cell.com\/cell-metabolism\/abstract\/S1550-4131(15)00224-7\">.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Picture1-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12761\" style=\"width:570px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Picture1-2.jpg 576w, https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Picture1-2-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>In summary, the research-supported health benefits of Bigu include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Detoxification \u2013 especially of the digestive system, and the entire endocrine system;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Activate autophagy in immune calles, and reboot immune system <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weight-watch through a metabolic system reboot (not the main goal, but it\u2019s a safe and effective way to lose weight)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spleen and stomach tonification \u2013 80% stomach disease get cured after one Bigu practice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facial beautification and wrinkle reduction through self-melting, and increased micro-circulation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purification of the blood and softening of the blood vessels (due to increased metabolism and autophagy)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anti-cancer (more oxygen, less glucose, less stress and increased body-heat during fasting)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repairs the body to get rid of chronic diseases (self-healing &amp; self-regenerating)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slows down the aging process and returns youth (prolongs cell life)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cultivates wisdom \u2013 one thinks more clearly and more sensitively after fasting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased survival ability<a href=\"http:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/001QHKVogy6IlGkUFJH35690.jpg\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Builds willpower and positive energy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Great way to start mind-body cultivation and spiritual practice (Bigu boosts your sense of happiness)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"346\" src=\"http:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/14401254147378.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/14401254147378.jpg 640w, https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/14401254147378-300x162.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Highlights of Our Daoist Bigu Workshop <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>With years of personal experience and study of Bigu, Dr. Kevin Chen has started teaching this ancient form of healing and wellness practice since 2014. This March he will offer his unique teaching of Daoist Bigu (fasting) and alternative ways to gain energy online, through Zoom platform.\u00a0 The retreat will teach and offer practice in the following aspects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Bigu mindset \u2014 how to synchronize with the higher power, the immortals, and Gods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Physical and mental preparation skills for Bigu fasting <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Information and energy field leading to Bigu status (\u4fe1\u606f\u8f9f\u8c37\uff09<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>introduction to basic Daoist practice and tradition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specific Qigong techniques of Bigu, include turtle breathing, skin-breathing meditation, gulping Qi fasting (\u670d\u6c14\u8f9f\u8c37), Daoist Gathering qi qigong, energetic walking meditation, Sixteen gold nacks Qigong, Daoist Qi-gathering Qigong, energetic walking meditation, energy exchange with trees, and other Qigong exercises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to make and take Bigu pills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Acupressure for fasting and pain-relief<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to assess if you are doing it right and what to do if you feel very hungry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to train your mindset during Bigu process<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to break the Bigu fasting (resume normal eating)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to keep the positive outcomes after Bigu retreat;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Daily Q&amp;A session<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/daosecrets.net\/bigu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/6-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13076\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/6-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/6-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/6-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/6-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/6.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Chen will share techniques on how to prepare for Bigu fasting, how to cleanse and purify your body, how to generate Jing (essence), Qi (energy) and Shen (spirit) during Bigu fasting, and lead a daily qigong practice; as well as explain where life-energy comes from when you are not eating solid food. \u00a0Cleansing your body and blood of toxins with Bigu helps balance your energy! The workshop will not only make your fasting easier, but also inject some ancient wisdom on diet and detoxification into your daily life. With appropriate guidance and careful monitoring, Daoist Bigu fasting can be a safe and effective way to promote health and wellness, and increase the benefits of Qigong practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bigu retreat promotes a tradition of health and wellness, mind cultivation, stress management, and peace and happiness in your life&#8217;s journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>When: March 11 &#8211; 15, 2026&nbsp; (Wednesday to Sunday)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>March 11<\/strong> (Wednesday): <strong>7:00-9:00 pm EST<\/strong> Introduction, Opening Ceremony, Q&amp;A<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>March 12-14<\/strong> (Thursday-Saturday): <strong>9:00 &#8211; 11 am EST<\/strong> Qigong Practice;  <strong>7:00-9:00 pm EST <\/strong>Lecture &amp; Q&amp;A, key issues for Bigu practice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>March 15<\/strong> (Sunday): <strong>11:00 am-1:00 pm EST<\/strong> How to break the Bigu fast, and how to maintain the positive outcomes and lifestyle modification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Attendance Notes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You may begin your Bigu practice on\u00a0<strong>Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday<\/strong>, depending on your schedule.\u00a0<strong>Thursday morning Qigong is optional <\/strong>if you need going to work&#8230;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you miss one or two sessions due to work or other commitments,&nbsp;<strong>video recordings<\/strong>&nbsp;of all classes will be available.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>This retreat takes place&nbsp;<strong>live on Zoom<\/strong>, allowing you to participate from home or anywhere. You\u2019ll need a&nbsp;<strong>computer or laptop<\/strong>&nbsp;with a camera, speaker, and microphone, or an&nbsp;<strong>iPad\/tablet<\/strong>&nbsp;for viewing presentations. A&nbsp;<strong>smartphone<\/strong>&nbsp;can also be used if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please&nbsp;<strong>email us<\/strong>&nbsp;if you need help setting up Zoom.<br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/zoom.us\/\">Download the Zoom app here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/daosecrets.net\/bigu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/7-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13077\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/7-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/7-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/7-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/7-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/7.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Cost &amp; Registration:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Earlybird Registration <strong>before Feb. 25<\/strong>, 2026: $310 ($155 for returned student)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regular Registration <strong>after Feb 25<\/strong>, 2026: $375 ($190 for returned students)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10% discount for students &amp; seniors 65+<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pre-registration is required. <a href=\"http:\/\/daosecrets.net\/bigu\"><strong>REGISTER &amp; GET ALL DETAILS HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Workshop is limited to 36 new participants<\/strong> to ensure quality of training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Group discount available: <\/strong>2 persons registering together 10% off; 3 persons together 15% off; 4 persons together, 20% off; 5 or more, 30% off. If you plan to bring a group please register yourself first with the $50 deposit option. (Make a deposit first. Once you invite others who pay, we will calculate what you still owe, if anything).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/daosecrets.net\/bigu\">Registration<\/a> <\/strong>closes on March 10, or when the class limit is reached\u2014whichever comes first.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can register online with a credit card by clicking on the following <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/daosecrets.net\/bigu\">link<\/a><\/strong> (it is recommended to make a deposit first when not sure if you are qualified for any discount).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/daosecrets.net\/bigu\">http:\/\/daosecrets.net\/bigu<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/WeChat-Image_20230130140628-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12762\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/WeChat-Image_20230130140628-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/WeChat-Image_20230130140628-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/WeChat-Image_20230130140628-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/WeChat-Image_20230130140628-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/WeChat-Image_20230130140628-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We will be hosting our annual in-person (and online) Bigu Retreat option in November  2026. <br><a href=\"http:\/\/daosecrets.net\/subscribe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Subscribe on our new site to stay updated.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-9c33f06a938b43bd9e553c9d35d78b29\"><strong>About the Instructor: Dr. Kevin W Chen:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/283387_1843086888514_1580868720_31434341_31805_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"211\" height=\"300\" src=\"http:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/283387_1843086888514_1580868720_31434341_31805_n-211x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12010\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/283387_1843086888514_1580868720_31434341_31805_n-211x300.jpg 211w, https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/283387_1843086888514_1580868720_31434341_31805_n.jpg 506w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 211px) 100vw, 211px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Dr. Chen was an adjunct faculty at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He is the deputy secretary-general of the World Academic Society of Medical Qigong. Professor Chen is actively engaged in the research and application of medical qigong in the United States, with a focus on the role of TCM wellness and qigong cultivation in stress management, drug addiction, and cancer rehabilitation. He is the associate editor of the college textbook \u201cChinese Medical Qigong\u201d (London: Singing Dragon, 2010)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Professor Chen has studied with several Daoist masters and practiced Qigong Bigu for many years. Since 1999, he has practiced full Bigu for 2-3 times a year; each time lasting 7-14 days, and the longest time lasting 21 days (whilst going to work and attending classes as usual). He is passionate about sharing the Daoist secrets and spirit through teaching the Bigu technique and method. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a short video on Dr. Chen&#8217;s doing Daoist Bigu in Mountain Zhong-nan:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The 10-Days Daoist Bigu Workshop in Zhong-nan Mountain\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lC7XjP9Itoo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color\"><strong>Note: Bigu fasting is not recommended for following<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have psychotic disorders, or a history of psychotic illness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have extreme physical weakness, or serious illness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patients with the following severe symptoms: internal bleeding or vomiting blood, ulcer perforation, recent heart attack, severe heart disease and angina pectoris, severe kidney disease, and the stage 2-3 pulmonary tuberculosis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patients who have long-term use of insulin or epinephrine, or liver, kidney and other organ transplant recipients.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Children under 16 and adults that weigh less than 85 lb. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Please email Dr. Kevin Chen at Qigong4us@hotmail.com or  Allwyn at alja78@aol.com   for more information or if you have any questions. Thanks!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/635356703642836\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Join the FREE Facebook Group<\/a> <\/strong>for discussion and updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13078\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also be interested in Dr. Chen&#8217;s Online Weekly Qigong for Health class every Sunday morning at 9am EST (go to <a href=\"http:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/?p=12654\">http:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/?p=12654 <\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The planned next Bigu workshops in 2026 include (to be finalized later):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Spring Bigu Retreat:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/daosecrets.net\/bigu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">March 11-15, 2026<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Summer Bigu Retreat: <\/strong>July 8-12, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Autumn Bigu Retreat: November 4-8, 2026<\/strong> (both on-site and online)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With 25+ years of personal experience and study of Daoist Bigu, Dr. Kevin Chen is offering Daoist qigong training and teaching in the Baltimore area when conditions permit. Currently available mostly online by Zoom. The November is an exception.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"454\" src=\"https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Weixin-Image_20250526220121-1024x454.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Weixin-Image_20250526220121-1024x454.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Weixin-Image_20250526220121-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Weixin-Image_20250526220121-768x341.jpg 768w, https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Weixin-Image_20250526220121-1536x681.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Weixin-Image_20250526220121-2048x908.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Selected Testimony from&nbsp;previous participants:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSince the Bigu fasting, I have only taken 3 half doses of my blood pressure medication.&nbsp; My pressure now runs &nbsp;between 115-135\/51-75 &nbsp;without medication\u2026.. &nbsp;I lost my taste for high carb\/high sugar foods that I know are not good for me.&nbsp; \u2014 M.C. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;I liked the Bigu fasting workshop online. It felt like a refresher course for me and an inspiration to practice consistently.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;I really enjoyed the Bigu class. It was a great success! Thank you so much Kevin!&#8221;  &#8220;I lost 10 lb. from 131 to 121 although it was not my goal. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;My blood pressure is lower than before. From 134-130\/86-85 to 125-118\/84-76. Every day is different. I feel good and lighter. I did it for 7 days instead of 4 days. It\u2019s good. It\u2019s not as difficult as I thought would be. I will do it again in the future for self-detoxification. It\u2019s a great way.&#8221;              &#8212;&#8211; P. Y.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI felt incredibly at peace, happy, energized, healthy and upbeat.&nbsp;No chatter in my brain.&nbsp; I felt energized and comfortable in my skin and felt like I could finally get enough air.&nbsp; My stomach stopped hurting\u2026.&nbsp;The shoulder, neuropathy pain, and tingling in the feet and hands went away.&nbsp; Afterwards, I was shocked that I was able to increase my range of stretch on my radiated side much more.&nbsp; The skin on my face looked bright and felt extra soft.&nbsp; I also noticed that some stubborn keloids that I had on my lower left abdomen healed in the center so that I had an inch of healthy healing in the middle of a very long keloid scar\u2026.&nbsp; I felt wonderful during the fasting.\u201d&nbsp; \u2014&nbsp;F.H.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis has changed my mind about water fasting. &nbsp;I have fasted with fresh vegetable juice many times before; now I can clearly see definite benefits of water fasting.&nbsp; The teachers were very informative, they helped me to release fears!\u201d \u2014 C.W.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cVery interesting challenges. It lets you get in touch with yourself, appreciation for water, breathing and qigong exercises, and their role in healing\u2026. (my) allergies were less, feet were better, and feel clear headed.\u201d \u2014 M.F.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDigestion better; mindfulness improved; meditation more focused\u2026. If you take the principles offered in the class, a person\u2019s health will vastly improve.\u201d \u2014 R.D.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><a class=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/the-5-day-daoist-bigu-fasting-workshop-with-dr-chen-in-july-tickets-1380713103059\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/the-5-day-daoist-bigu-fasting-workshop-with-dr-chen-in-november-tickets-1677906616859\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"237\" height=\"213\" src=\"http:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/register.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10922\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cVery nice experience\u2026 My joint pain in hips &amp; shoulders has been much less.\u201d \u2014 P.T.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI felt this fast was extremely successful!&nbsp; It was my first time and I actually fasted for a week, because I felt so good during the fasting.&nbsp; I had a wonderful time and it was mind-opening.&nbsp; It broke a lot of my assumptions about food and the body and was a lot of fun in the group setting.\u201d \u2014 F.H. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/daosecrets.net\/bigu\"><strong>Register Online<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dao-Secrets-Social-Cards.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13090\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dao-Secrets-Social-Cards.png 1920w, https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dao-Secrets-Social-Cards-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dao-Secrets-Social-Cards-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dao-Secrets-Social-Cards-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dao-Secrets-Social-Cards-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><div><div style=\"padding-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:10pt;font-family:arial;font-weight:bold;\">Do you like this? 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