Set in the vibrant city of Taichung—a cultural gem where tradition meets innovation and home to Taiwan’s largest Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) school—this retreat offers the perfect setting to deepen your focus, restore your energy, and fully absorb the transformative power of XSG.

For All Participants

Each day begins with guided movement and breathwork to harmonize body and mind, followed by engaging lectures and Q&A sessions that reveal the deep healing potential of XSG. Over the course of the week, you'll be guided through the three essential stages of XSG, gaining the knowledge and confidence to continue your practice well beyond the retreat.

For Five Selected Candidates

Each afternoon, the five candidates selected by Dr. Chen will join him in exclusive, hands-on training sessions. These immersive practices include specialized breathing techniques, preparatory exercises, and the safe use of tools like weights, bamboo sticks, and cloth bands. Hands-on training participants will explore methods to nurture Kidney energy, support hormone balance, and revitalize sexual vitality—laying the groundwork for lifelong health, inner strength, and vibrant well-being.

• Daily Morning Instruction/Lectures (9am - 12pm: 3 hrs)
  Learn the principles of XSG, the three transformative stages (Jing to Qi, Qi to Shen), and detailed guidance on practical tools and methods.
• Holistic Anti-Aging Insights
  Learn how XSG, combined with lifestyle practices, herbal medicine, and mindfulness, supports lifelong health and wellness.
• Afternoon Xi Sui Gong Practice (3pm - 6pm: 3 hrs) *5 Selected Candidates Only*
  Engage in hands-on training with suspension qi gong, bamboo stick exercises, genital massage techniques, and microcosmic orbit Qi Gong to cleanse the marrow and stimulate sexual and reproductive vitality.
• Personal Growth *5 Selected Candidates Only*
  By the end of the retreat, the selected candidates may progress to safely lifting 5–10 pounds with proper technique, depending on their individual health status.

This retreat is a special offering in honor of our valued eLotus Gold Pass members and a contribution to the broader TCM community. As XSG helps both men and women restore the body’s natural rhythms—supporting lasting health, inner strength, and graceful aging—we invite all Gold Pass members to apply for one of 20 exclusive spots.

Morning lectures will be open to all retreat participants. However, due to the advanced and physical nature of the hands-on training sessions in the afternoon, only a select group of trainees (male adults aged 45+, see disclaimers) will be eligible. Dr. Chen will personally choose up to five trainees he believes will benefit most from this intensive training. Gold Pass members not eligible for hands-on training are welcome to apply on behalf of a qualifying partner.

We are honored to present this transformative retreat as a heartfelt offering to our cherished eLotus Gold Pass members and as a meaningful contribution to the greater TCM community. Rooted in the wisdom of XSG, this retreat invites you to reconnect with the body’s natural rhythms and awaken a deeper sense of vitality.

We invite all Gold Pass members to apply for one of 20 exclusive spots in the morning lecture series. Designed to inspire and empower your journey toward lifelong wellness, both men and women can learn from the lectures to cultivate lasting health, build inner strength, and embrace the path of graceful aging.

Due to the advanced and physically demanding nature of the afternoon hands-on training, participation will be limited to a small group of eligible individuals. This portion is open to men aged 45 and older (please refer to disclaimers for eligibility details). Dr. Chen will personally select up to five candidates he believes will gain the most from this rare opportunity for in-depth training.

If you are not personally eligible for the hands-on sessions, you are welcome to apply on behalf of a qualifying partner.

Apply by October 31, 2025, or until all spots are filled. Selected participants will be notified in the first week of November.

As a heartfelt thank-you to our Gold Pass members, 20 participants will be invited to join this immersive 7-day XSG workshop at at no cost.

The sponsored tuition includes:

• Daily expert instruction/lecture
• Access to the training venue for the entire week
• Guided XSG practices *5 Selected Candidates Only*

Equipment for XSG practice (Qi Gong brush stick, weight set, cloth band, practice robe) will be available for purchase as needed.

If scheduling allows, Dr. Chen will guide attendees to a XSG dojo, where you’ll have the chance to experience the practice in its authentic setting, connect with like-minded practitioners, and meet the grandmaster of the tradition.

Participants are responsible for traveling to Taichung and their own accommodations during the retreat. The city offers a wide range of lodging, from boutique hotels to modern guesthouses, all within easy access of the training venue.

Travel:

• Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) with high-speed rail to Taichung
• Uber and taxi readily available