“This will be a unique environment for connecting to inner wisdom and healing. There is nothing like it in North America; people will come from all over the world to Discover Your Wisdom of Mind, Body and Heart.” – Master Mingtong Gu, Founder
Master Mingtong’s Retreat Center has been renamed as The SouthWest Sanctuary for Wisdom & Healing! Formerly The Vista Clara Ranch Spa Resort and The Chi Center in New Mexico, this incredible property is a beautiful 150-acre resort is located 20 minutes south of Santa Fe in Galisteo, NM. With breathtaking views of New Mexico’s landscape, the dazzling sunsets over the western mountains, and vast darkness of the enormous night sky, healing emerges as mind and spirit connect. Workshops are held in the beautiful circular building which replicates traditional ceremonial kivas, set into the earth. The main house features six fireplaces and the grounds include two labyrinths, outdoor fireplaces, fountains, a pond with a waterfall and paths for reflection and hiking. This is a place where heaven and earth truly meet within you and around you.
Just as Grandmaster Pang Ming started with ten students in the early 1970s and inspired millions of practitioners within two decades, Master Mingtong started with small classes and has expanded into a global program with thousands of online participants and sold-out retreats around the world. Our vision to create a center dedicated to integrative healing through Qigong and other modalities is now coming alive in our own retreat center in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
A place that energetically supports the expansion and integration of all wisdom traditions and wellness modalities, bridging the practical and spiritual, personal and social, inner and outer.
A Place for Nourishment for The Body and The Soul
A Place of Ceremony
A Sacred Place of Gathering Since Ancient Times
Qigong movements are adaptable for accessibility, gentle, and free flowing. Accompanying visualization and meditation can be done in any comfortable position —sitting, standing, or lying down. FTC DISCLOSURE: Wisdom Healing Qigong is not intended to diagnose, cure, or be a substitute for professional medical advice. Before beginning this, or any wellness program, please consult your trusted healthcare professional. Any instructions given or suggestions made during the course of Master Mingtong Gu’s Chi Center programs are not intended as a substitute for medical counseling or treatment. Please consult with your primary care physician before beginning this energy practice. Any health claims shared by viewers, students, friends, subscribers, or clients are understood to be true and accurate, representing their subjective experience, but are not verified. Results will vary from person to person. Always do your own due diligence and use your best judgment when making any health-related decisions and purchases.