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Join us for a
life changing journey ~ the journey of a lifetime!
Shangri-La
Chengdu - Qingchen Shan - Lijiang - Lhasa - Shanghai
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Enjoy the China that lays off the
beaten path and its ancient spiritual centers, set in the quiet beauty
of nature.
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Experience the
timeless wonder of
Shangri-La
Turn back time in this peaceful and
serene setting. Learn about the daily life of Tibetan people as
we visit traditional old style villages and are welcomed as guests of
a Tibetan family in their home. Explore the
Songtsam Lama Temple
founded by the 5th Dalai Lama.
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Explore
Tibet, the roof top of the world We will stay in a beautiful Tibetan style hotel in the heart of
Lhasa and experience the wonders of Tibetan culture first hand. We
will tour the Potala Palace with its 999 rooms;
Sera
Monastery, where we will listen to monks debating Buddhist
philosophy and Jorkang Temple,
considered the most beautiful and sacred temple in Tibet, where we may
join the monks and sit with then for for evening chanting and
meditation.
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Shop for
international handcrafts at
Barkor Bazaar,
the famous 1,000 year old market, on the pilgrims route, right
in the center of Lhasa; Learn about Tibetan Medicine at the
Tibetan Traditional
Hospital; visit
a Tibetan Traditional orphanage that we have adopted, the marvelous
Choudan Orphanage; visit a Tibetan
Carpet Factory, meet the
serene nuns at a Buddhist Nunnery near our hotel; enjoy
Tibetan Banquets and Dancing Shows
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Relax in the
beautiful, picturesque old town of
Lijiang
on the United Nations
World Heritage Site list. With its traditional
Naxi
matriarchal culture,
wooden architecture, verdant gardens, cobbled streets criss-crossed by
canals, and graceful stone bridges all overlooked by
Jade Dragon Snow
Mountain, Lijiang is one
of the most charming spots in the world
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Stay at the
Cave of the Heavenly Master
Temple, a 1,000 year old temple, on the
forested slopes of
Azure City Mountain, and
enjoy the best traditional cuisine in China.
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Visit Chengdu,
in SW China, where we will tour the
Giant Panda Research Center
and bamboo park, learn about Giant Pandas, Red Pandas and how we can
support the survival of these endangered species You will even have the
opportunity to
hold and photograph adorable baby Pandas.
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Benefit from daily
personalized Tai Chi and Qigong classes including:
Qigong Healing for yourself and others, Anti-Ageing and Longevity
Practices, Stress Release, Energy Refinement, Acupressure and
Meditation.
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DAY TO DAY ITINERARY
June 5 - Thursday - Day 1: Meet at San Francisco Intl. Airport. Cross the
International Date Line. We will learn Qigong Techniques for
Travelers before departure and have a “recovery from jet lag”
session after we arrive.
June 6 - Friday - Day 2: Arrive in
Chengdu after
crossing the International Date Line.
June 7 - Saturday - Day 3: In the morning we will visit
we will visit beautiful Bai Hua Park where Mark will lead us in
Morning Tai Chi and Qigong. Locals often join our group and practice
along with us. After breakfast we will visit the famous
Qingyang (Green Sheep) Temple
(named after a famous bronze statue of a sheep with characteristics
of all 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac.) Dinner will be a Hot Pot
Banquet, a Sichuan specialty.
June 8 - Sunday - Day 4:
In the morning we will visit the
Panda Research Center;
photograph Giant Pandas and the smaller Red Pandas and their
adorable babies. (you must make a donation to hold the baby pandas)
After lunch we will visit San Xing Dui to learn about the 3,000 year
old Shu culture. The stunning and mysterious archeological
discoveries of San Xing Dui and the Jin Sha Ruins, as well as the
artistry of ancient Shu brocade and the copper/bronze masks
discovered near Chengdu remain are one of the world’s profound
mysteries. Dinner will be a Banquet of famous Sichuan cuisine
followed by an evening at the famous Sichuan Opera, including the
incredible mask changing show. (get a foot massage during the show)
June 9 - Monday - Day 5:
Azure City Mountain - Qingcheng Shan; Ride Scenic Cable Car;
Ferry on Yuecheng Lake; hike to
Tianshi Dong Temple; Daoist Banquet;
Lodging in the comfortable temple guesthouse beneath the spreading
branches of a sacred 1,000 year old ginkgo
tree.
June 10 - Tuesday - Day 6:
Early morning Qigong in the temple courtyard followed by free time
to explore the mountain trails and temples. Special afternoon
Chinese Calligraphy class by Mark is always a highlight of our
trips. Even the local Chinese are fascinated by the evolution of
their writing. Our group will enjoy participating in a traditional
Daoist Tea Ceremony. Banquet Daoist Dinner then evening discourse and sharing
June 11 - Wednesday - Day 7:
Morning Qigong in Temple courtyard, then we leisurely journey to the foot of the
mountain. Return to Chengdu. Short evening flight to
Lijiang
June 12 - Thursday - Day 8:
Lijiang is one of the most charming old towns in China with the
spectacular Jade Dragon Snow mountain looming above it. Lijiang has
the best preserved wooden city of anywhere in China (UN declared the
town a World Heritage Site). The market is known for its fabulous
Yunnan teas and lovely ethnic crafts. We will visit the Dongba
Museum and beautiful Black Dragon Pool. In the evening we will enjoy a traditional
Naxi concert.
June 13 - Friday - Day 9:
Morning Qigong followed by exploring the beauty of Lijiang including
Baisha Village, Yufeng Si and Yak Meadow.
June 14 - Saturday
- Day 10: Beautiful drive to
Shangri-La through the magical landscape
of northern Yunnan We will stay at the Shangri-La Songtsam Hotel,
formerly a traditional Tibetan style residence situated near the
Songtsam Lama Temple founded by the 5th
Dalai Lama.
June 15 - Sunday - Day 11:
After morning qigong, we will visit a traditional Tibetan village, be
welcomed as guests in a Tibetan home (larger
tour operators can only dream of this) and learn about their
traditional lifestyle. Evening discussion. In the afternoon we will
do a walking tour of Shangri-La old town. Traditional Tibetan
Dinner
June 16 - Monday - Day 12:
After morning qigong we will drive to beautiful Bita Lake then on to
explore the countryside and local farming community.
June 17 - Tuesday - Day 13:
Fly to Lhasa, Tibet: one of the most spectacular places on
earth. Lodging in a beautiful Tibetan style hotel near the heart of
Lhasa and Jorkang Temple, the most sacred temple in Tibet. We will
acclimate to our surroundings and stroll to the
Barkor, the
pilgrim's circuit and 1,000 year old bazaar.
June 18 - Wednesday – Day 14:
In the morning we will visit the Tibetan Traditional Hospital and
learn about this ancient and sophisticated healing modality. In the
afternoon we will visit the Sera Monastery, where the monks debate
Buddhism in an open courtyard. Late afternoon we visit the Tibetan
Orphanage we adopted. In the evening we will enjoy a Tibetan Dance
performance.
June 19 - Thursday - Day 15:
Tour the Potala, one of the architectural wonders of the world and
tour a Tibetan Carpet Factory and learn about Yak culture and
traditional weaving.
June 20 - Friday - Day 16:
Free day to explore Lhasa and the surrounding area on your own.
June 21 - Saturday - Day 17:
Depart for Shanghai. We will stay at a hotel in old Shanghai, close
to famous YuYuan Garden and
YuYuan Bazaar with lovely tea houses.
June 22 - Sunday - Day 18:
After morning Qigong we will explore the Daoist,
City God's Temple and the
Shanghai Museum. In the afternoon we will have free time to
explore Shanghai, do a bit of
shopping and prepare for our departure to the US in the morning. Farewell Banquet
will be followed by a spectacular evening boat ride on the
Huang Po River.
June 23 - Monday - Day 19:
In the morning we will have our last Qigong class. We will depart
for the USA arrive in San Francisco the same day
after crossing the International Dateline.
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Daily Classes in
Qigong, Tai Chi, Meditation (optional)
Mark Johnson will
teach: Early Morning Warm-Ups including Stimulation and Detox of
every cell in the body; Five Healing Sounds and Colors; Joint
Loosening; Eight Extra Meridian Qigong; Internal Alchemy; Brain
Stimulation Techniques and Integrating our Physical, Meridian and
Auric Bodies.
Rebecca Kali will
teach: Medical Qigong for Healing Yourself and Others, Bua Duann
Gin, also called Eight Pieces of Brocade (one of the oldest forms of
Qigong), Daoist Meditation, Qigong for Arthritis, Chronic Pain and
Chronic Fatigue, Anti-aging &Longevity Techniques, and Daoist
Meditation . |
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TRIP LEADERS
Mark Johnson
Qigong (Chi Kung) healer and Tai Chi
instructor, started his Chinese studies in 1970 when he joined the I
Ching scholar, Khigh Dhiegh at the Taoist Sanctuary in Los Angeles.
During his 4 year stay at the Sanctuary, he studied the I Ching, Taoism,
Feng Shui, Yang style Tai Ji Chuan and the Chinese language.
In 1974 Mark relocated to Taiwan to
study acupuncture. While in residence there, he studied with several
famous Taoist Masters. After a year in Taiwan, Mark returned to Malibu,
CA where he continued his Taoist training for 8 more years. During that
time, he learned 3 Taoist styles of Qigong/Tai Chi, and the 8 Treasures.
He also studied advanced I Ching, Feng Shui, and enhanced his natural
healing abilities.
In 1982, Mark taught Tai Chi to
Francis Ford Coppola and the cast and crew of the movie "The Outsiders"
.While with them, his Qigong healing abilities were recognized so he was
asked to return to do healing for the cast and crew of "Rumble Fish".
Mark's students included: Tom Cruise, Nicolas Cage, Patrick Swayze,
Ralph Macchio, Mickey Rourke, and many others.
Since 1983, Mark has founded
Integral Tao Centers in Tulsa, OK, Taos, New Mexico, New York,
Vancouver, Canada and in Cuba. He now resides and teaches in the Sonoma,
CA area. He has been teaching throughout North America for nearly 35
years in a variety of formats: private sessions, on-going community
classes, weekend and week long seminars and workshops. He is a certified
Tai Chi tournament judge and has worked over 50 tournaments in the past
13 years. He has produced three video's: "Tai Chi for Healing", "Tai Chi
for Women" and "Tai Chi for Seniors" which is the highest selling Tai
Chi video in the country. (over 600,000 so far!)
Mark is one of the founders of the
National Qigong Association. He lives in California, and is the proud
father of his daughter Sita. In his "spare time" he is a pilot and
amateur astronomer.
Rebecca Kali
Rebecca Kali is the founder and
director of the International Qigong Alliance,
former Executive Director of the National Qigong Association; and
founder and owner of Dao of
Well-Being™.
She has
practiced meditation and energy-work for over 40 years and led Qigong
and Daoist sacred journey tours to China since 2000. Her practice of
Qigong, which began as a means of recovery after an auto accident, has
led to the development of a Qigong program to help those with chronic
pain and autoimmune disorders to regain a symptom free, active,
lifestyle and exuberant energy. Her motto is “No one should be in pain!”
Rebecca has
studied Qigong in hospitals in Beijing and Taoist philosophy and
meditation techniques in monasteries and temples throughout China. She
teaches many styles of Qigong, meditation, Daoist Inner Alchemy, is a
Qigong Healer and leads Qigong Wilderness retreats for women. Rebecca is
certified as a Medical Qigong and Taoist Qigong Instructor. (World
Academic Society of Medical Qigong - Beijing - 2000 - Qigong Empowerment
Association - USA - 1999). She is certified as a Wilderness First
Responder by Wilderness Medical Associates - USA - 2007.
Rebecca
lives in northeastern MN where she enjoys kayaking, hiking, outdoor
photography and Qigong in the famous Boundary Waters Canoe Area
Wilderness. She is grandmother to 6 beautiful grand-children.
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REGISTRATION:
Trip fee: US$3,887.00
Trip Fee with cash
discount: US$3689.00
Checks, Money order, Credit cards (Visa and MC )
accepted.
Trip Fees
Includes: all Qigong and Tai Chi instruction, all air and land
transportation (private A/C buses, cable cars, boats), costs in China,
calligraphy class, most meals, all banquets, translators and guide
fees, entrance fee to Terra Cotta Warrior exhibit & museum, entrance
fee to Giant Panda Research Facility, Sichuan Opera tickets, Naxi
concert tickets, entrance donations to all temples and monasteries,
all lodging (double occupancy), single room where available is
US$450.00 extra.
What's not included: International airfare, Yak rides,
and donations for snuggling with baby Pandas, foot/shoulder massage
during the Sichuan Opera show, China Visa, travel insurance
(required), Chinese
International or domestic airport taxes; taxi or rickshaw
fees for extra excursions during free time, some lunches; gratuities
to guides, drivers and porters; trip cancellation; excess baggage
charges on airplane, laundry, or personal purchases.
RESERVE
YOUR PLACE NOW with an US$800 deposit.
Cancellation and refunds: If the tour participant cancels the program,
cancellation fees will be adjusted according to the following
schedule: refund will be given 90 or more days before departure, less
$400; 89-75 days, less 25% of total trip fee; 74-35 days, less 50% of
total trip fee, no refunds within 34
days of departure. We require that all trip participants purchase
travel insurance such as TravelEx, which covers trip cancellation
fees.
At time
of registration you will receive a detailed list of what to bring,
what to wear etc.
A
suggested reading list will also be provided.
Checks, Money order, Credit cards
(Visa and MC ) accepted.
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A suggested reading list will also be provided.
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PO Box 750
Ely, MN 55731 USA
phone: 218-365-6330
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