Experience Authentic Daoist Fasting Techniques
with Dr. Kevin Chen

Experience Authentic Daoist Fasting Techniques
with Dr. Kevin Chen

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Why Join the March 2026 Retreat?

If you’ve been looking for a safe, natural way to:

  • Detox your body completely

  • Reboot your metabolic & immune systems

  • Lose weight naturally with minimum rebound

  • Reset your body and mind

  • Activate self-healing for chronic issues

  • Slow aging and rejuvenate your cells

  • Build inner calm and clarity

…then this five-day ONLINE Retreat offers a complete mind-body transformation.

Now in its seventh year, Dr. Kevin Chen’s Bigu retreats have guided hundreds toward better health, vitality, and long-term wellness—integrating classical Daoist wisdom with modern science.

Science-Backed Benefits

Modern research increasingly supports fasting’s regenerative power:

  • Boosts autophagy, helping cells cleanse and renew (Nobel Prize 2016, Dr. Yoshinori OhSumi)

  • Aids immune and metabolic regeneration (NEJM 2019; Cell Metabolism 2015)

  • Detoxifies the digestive and endocrine systems

  • Lowers inflammation and rejuvenates the skin

  • Improves mental clarity and focus

  • Promotes longevity through microbiome balance

Daoist Bigu “fasting”, when skillfully guided, becomes a path of self-healing, balance, and lightness.

Highlights of the Retreat:

Led by Dr. Kevin W. Chen, Ph.D., MPH, the retreat includes:

  • The Bigu Mindset
    Aligning with higher consciousness

  • Daoist Meditation and Energy
    Cultivation techniques

  • Fasting Practices
    Turtle breathing, skin-breathing, and gulping-qi 

  • Daoist Qigong Routines
    Energy gathering and circulation; Kidney nourishing Qigong; Standing Postures

  • Acupressure Methods
    For detox, fasting, and pain relief

  • Bigu Fasting Pills
    How to make and take the Bigu herbal pills

  • Guidance
    Entering, maintaining, and breaking the Bigu safely

  • Daily Q&A and Attention
    Personalized energy adjustments as we go

Experience gentle but profound renewal—from within.

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Registration & Fees

Online Attendance:

  • Sign up with Full Pay or $50 Deposit

  • Early Bird Rate: $300 
    ($150 returning students)

  • Regular Rate: $375 
    ($190 returning)

For the Early Bird Discounts, register by Wednesday, February 25, 2026 or until spaces are full.

  • Get one Online Bigu Retreat Free when you join our weekly Sunday Qigong Class with an annual membership
    (You get one free Bigu retreat per year as an annual subscriber when you pay monthly or annually.)
  • Senior Citizens 65 and over as well as students receive an additional 10% Discount.
  • Click Here To See All Pricing Options & Discount Codes

Note: The pricing is slightly higher due to us now covering the credit card & processing fees. This actually ends up making your cost slightly less on our new system.

Spring 2026 Daoist Bigu Wellness Retreat

Rebuild Your Health, Renew Your Energy, and Reboot Your Life

Spring Session: March 11–15, 2026 (Wed–Sun)

READ ARTICLE: Health Benefits of Bigu Fasting

What Is Daoist Bigu Fasting?

Bigu (避谷)—translated as “avoiding grains”—is an ancient Daoist and Buddhist health practice also known as energetic fasting.

Unlike regular fasting, Bigu doesn’t rely on willpower or starvation. Instead, practitioners nourish the body through Qi (energy), light, vibration, and meditative awareness—transitioning from physical food to subtler forms of nourishment.

A unique feature of true Bigu practice: you don’t feel hungry. Energy-gathering techniques replace the sensation of hunger, allowing for deep physical and mental clarity.

“Daoist Bigu is not deprivation—it’s reactivation of your body’s natural energy system.”

Learn more in our Bigu Retreat FAQ.

Retreat Schedule

March 11 (Wed)
7:00 – 9:30 pm EST — Opening ceremony, introduction & Q&A

March 11–15  (Thur – Sat)

  • 9:30–11:30 am — Qigong & energy cultivation

  • 7:00–9:30 pm — Lecture & Q&A on Bigu principles

  • March 15 (Sun)
    10:00 – 12:00 pm — Breaking the fast and lifestyle integration

All sessions are recorded for replay.

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About Dr. Kevin Chen

Dr. Chen is a leading scholar-practitioner of Daoist Qigong and integrative health, with decades of experience teaching and researching medical Qigong in the U.S. and Asia. A former faculty member at UM School of Medicine, he serves as Deputy Secretary-General of  the World Academic Society of Medical Qigong and is the associate editor of Chinese Medical Qigong (College Textbook – London: Singing Dragon, 2010).

Having personally practiced Bigu two to three times per year for over 26 years, Dr. Chen brings deep insight into how energy replaces food and how ancient methods can rejuvenate modern life.

Notes, Precautions & Medical Disclaimer

Bigu fasting is not recommended for individuals with severe physical illness, organ transplant history, or psychotic disorders, nor for children under 16 or adults under 85 lb. If unsure, please consult Dr. Chen before registering.

This retreat and all related classes are educational and are not a substitute for medical care. The information provided, including Qigong and Daoist Bigu fasting practices, is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider before beginning fasting, changing medications, or making significant changes to your diet, exercise, or treatment plan, especially if you have a medical condition, take prescription drugs, are pregnant, or have recently undergone surgery. Participation is voluntary, and you agree to take full responsibility for your own health, decisions, and outcomes.