With his joyous and skillful Wisdom Healing Qigong teachings, internationally respected Master Mingtong Gu brings ancient wisdom to the west to improve health and happiness in modern times. His teachings empower people of all ages and with chronic or acute health conditions, to discover more joy, health and vitality of mind, body and heart through a dedicated practice of Wisdom Healing Qigong. As founder of The Chi Center and author of numerous books, including Empowered Healing, he leads workshops, retreats, online courses and professional certification programs worldwide. Born and raised in China, Master Gu trained with Grandmasters in Tibet and China and was awarded Qigong Master of the Year by the 13th World Qigong Congress. He received his master’s training in Wisdom Healing Qigong at the largest medicine-less Qigong hospital in China, where he worked with people facing major physical and emotional challenges. Witnessing these profound healing experiences inspired his dedication to the teaching and practice of Wisdom Healing Qigong. Through this practice, he recovered from his own chronic conditions of asthma, scoliosis, back pain and kidney weakness. And in working with his students, he found his life passion, purpose and fulfillment in this union of spiritual practice and applied healing wisdom. The Chi Center now reaches a global audience through online programs and is based at the EarthRise at IONS campus in Sonoma County, California.