Do you sometimes feel as though your body is going one way and your mind another? Zhineng Qigong is a practice that combines gentle movement and conscious attention to help you regain your centre: regulating the body, stabilising the emotions and bringing greater clarity to the mind. It does not require physical strength or special flexibility and is accessible to anyone, with or without previous experience.

Opening and Closing the Four Palaces is a simple and direct method, currently considered by the Xi'an Center to be one of the most effective methods within the entire Zhineng Qigong system. Over 100 days of consistent practice, you may notice your energy becoming more balanced and your vitality increasing, while your emotions become more stable and your mind clearer.

100 days to integrate the practice

This is not simply about learning the method during a series of classes. The training is structured around 100 days of continuous practice, allowing you to gradually become familiar with Opening and Closing the Four Palaces, deepen your practice and integrate the method more fully.

The classes with the teachers, the recordings and your practice between sessions are all part of the same process.

Benefits of the course

Opening and Closing the Four Palaces offers an integrated approach to working with the body, emotions and consciousness. Throughout the course, the practice aims to support:

Body and energy

strengthening the body;
supporting greater vitality;
helping to release tension and restore greater physical balance.

Emotions

developing greater emotional stability;
becoming more aware of and better able to regulate internal reactions;
cultivating a calmer relationship with what happens in everyday life.

Attention, clarity and consciousness

reducing mental distraction and developing more stable attention;
observing thoughts, reactions and habitual patterns more clearly;
cultivating a calmer, clearer and more present mind.

Deepening your Zhineng Qigong practice

gaining a better understanding of principles such as Hunyuan Qi and Yiyuanti;
progressively deepening your practice and internal awareness;
integrating the method into your practice with greater autonomy and awareness.

Methods and theory

The programme combines Zhineng Qigong practice and theory.

METHODS

Main method: Opening and Closing the Four Palaces (Siqiao Kaihe)

Complementary methods: Chenqi, Wall Squats, Opening and Closing Mingmen, and other supporting practices.

THEORY

The programme includes teachings on:

Hunyuan Qi Theory
Yiyuanti Theory
Theory of the Three Levels of Matter
Emotions and health
Conscious information and health
Dao De and healing
Cultivating morality and overcoming the ego

Dates and times

The training runs from 2 September to 13 December 2026.

Regular sessions will take place on Wednesdays and Sundays, with some longer practice sessions and a few changes of date throughout the programme.

Regular schedule:

Spain: 14:30–16:30 (13:30–15:30 after the time change on 25 October)

Mexico: 06:30–08:30

Argentina: 09:30–11:30

Colombia: 07:30–09:30

All classes are recorded, so if you are unable to attend a live session, you can watch the recording afterwards.

See the full calendar, exceptions and extended sessions:

Excepcions

- During the first week of September, there will be three sessions: Wednesday 2, Thursday 3 and Sunday 6.
- There will be no session on Wednesday 30 September; the session will take place on Monday 28.
- There will be no session on Wednesday 7 October; the session will take place on Thursday 8.
- There will be no session on Sunday 25 October; the session will take place on Monday 26.
- There will be no session on Sunday 8 November; the session will take place on Monday 9.

Extended Practice Sessions

Sunday, September 20 (3 hours)
Spain: 2:30–5:30 PM · Mexico: 6:30–9:30 AM · Argentina: 9:30 AM–12:30 PM · Colombia: 7:30–10:30 AM · Beijing: 8:30–11:30 PM

Sunday, October 11 (4 hours)
Spain: 1:00–5:00 PM · Mexico: 5:00–9:00 AM · Argentina: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM · Colombia: 6:00–10:00 AM · Beijing: 7:00–11:00 PM

Sunday, November 22 (4 hours)
Spain: 12:00–4:00 PM · Mexico: 5:00–9:00 AM · Argentina: 8:00–12:00 · Colombia: 6:00–10:00 · Beijing: 19:00–23:00

Sunday, December 6 (5 hours)
Spain: 12:00–17:00 · Mexico: 5:00–10:00 · Argentina: 8:00–13:00 · Colombia: 6:00–11:00 · Beijing: 19:00–00:00

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How the practice progresses throughout the course

The training follows a progressive structure. As the weeks go by, you will move from learning the method correctly to deepening your practice and integrating it with greater autonomy.

First stage
Learn the structure and movements of Opening and Closing the Four Palaces, understand its foundations and become familiar with the practice.

Second stage
Deepen your internal awareness, stabilise your practice and gain a better understanding of how to work with the body, emotions and consciousness.

Third stage
Integrate the method into your daily practice, develop greater autonomy and continue to deepen what you have learned.

Could this course be right for me?

It may be for you if...

you want to deepen your Zhineng Qigong practice through a continuous programme rather than limiting yourself to occasional classes or scattered teachings;
you are interested in working with the body, emotions and consciousness in an integrated way;
you value the opportunity to learn directly from the teachers of the Xi'an Center;
you are willing to commit to regular practice throughout the 100 days;
whether or not you have previous experience, you are willing to learn and practise.

It may not be the right time if...

you are looking for immediate results without dedicating time to practice;
you are currently unable to maintain a certain degree of continuity;
you prefer a short or one-off programme.

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Teaching team

Lead Teacher: Teacher Ye
Other teachers: Teacher Gao, Teacher Yuan
Xi'an Lingtong Center, China

The Xi'an Center is the largest Qigong center in China and follows the model of the Huaxia Center founded by Dr Pang Ming. The Xi'an Center has been operating for around 15 years and has developed into a comprehensive Qigong center with three departments: training, healing and Qigong research. With more than 40 staff members, the center welcomes Chinese and international students throughout the year for study and international cultural exchange activities.

More about training with teachers from China

The course fee includes

70 hours of live training and practice, spread over 31 days, with sessions lasting between 2 and 5 hours.

Recordings of all sessions, available the following day.

A virtual 100-day Gong calendar, so you can mark each day once you have completed your practice and help maintain consistency throughout the programme.

On days without a live class, you can continue with your personal practice using the recordings and the 100-day Gong calendar. If you have any questions, I will also be available to help.

A strong collective Qi field created throughout the training to support our practice and daily life.

What practitioners say

Online course fees

Choose the option that applies to you

FULL FEE

530 € / 600 USD

Includes videos.

For students who have not previously taken a course with the Xi'an Center.

RETURNING STUDENT

450 € / 520 USD

Includes videos.

For students who have previously taken a course with the Xi'an Center.

*Registrations from Europe will be paid in EUR and registrations from the Americas in USD.

*Those applying for the returning-student discount should provide proof of registration and payment for a previous Xi'an Center course.

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FAQ

Do I need previous Qigong experience?

No. Despite being a very powerful method, it is accessible to beginners and no prior knowledge is necessary.

Can I take the course if I have limited mobility or a physical limitation?

Yes, both the Four Palaces method and the complementary methods are accessible to any age and condition.

What are the live sessions like?

The sessions are conducted via Zoom in English by the teachers (If needed, Spanish translation can be chosen through the toggle on Zoom). In the first few weeks, the format combines theoretical explanation with guided practice; as the course progresses, the focus shifts increasingly to in-depth practical application.

What happens if I miss a live session?

All sessions are recorded and will be available the next day, so you won't miss any content even if you can't attend them all live.

Do I need any special equipment?

No special equipment is needed. Comfortable clothing is ideal, although regular clothes will also work. A chair will be useful for seated practice, and it's best if you have a quiet space where you can stretch your arms out to the sides and forwards.

Is there a cancellation or refund policy?

No, the registration fee is non-refundable. We recommend confirming your availability for the course schedule before registering.

Organisation and Spanish Translation: Ruth Pagès (Spain)

with an international Spanish translation team

Ruth Pagès - Cos QiGong

Certified International Instructor in China by the Beijing Wisdom Healing Center to teach levels 1-3.

Certified as a Mingjue Gongfu teacher by Master Wei Qi Feng, The World Consciousness Community.

Certified by the Xi'an Lingong Zhineng Qigong Research Center as an instructor at all levels and in Qigong healing.

Health Qigong Instructor in Spain by the Barcelona Qigong Institute and Duan 1 by the International Health Qigong Federation.

My interest in Qigong began in the 1990s, after my first readings of Mantak Chia. For over 26 years I have studied and practiced different forms of Qigong.

I have translated for various teachers over the years and have collaborated in organizing, supporting, and translating for the three Zhineng Qigong Teacher Training courses with Masters Tao and Lv.

PhD in Information Society, Bachelor's degree in Art History, with 12 years of online teaching experience as a Collaborating Professor at the Open University of Catalonia.

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