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What is Qigong?

Qigong is an ancient healing art form with roots dating back over 5,000 years. In simplest terms, it is moving meditation that helps nourish, cultivate, and protect one's Qi (life force energy). Qigong practice can include a mix of gentle movements, mantra, mudras, focused breathing, and visualizations.

Tree Star Qigong leads season-based Qi classes, providing an opportunity to sync deeper with the nature around us. In addition to activating our Qi through specific movements, classes also offer insights to Daoist philosophy. These practical tips will further enhance your Qi through the seasons, and may include five element theory, nutrition, daily practices, and key feng shui elements.

I look forward to sharing this powerful, yet gentle, practice with you.

“Water is fluid, soft, and yielding. But water will wear away rock, which is rigid and cannot yield. As a rule, whatever is fluid, soft, and yielding will overcome whatever is rigid and hard. This is another paradox: what is soft is strong.”

― Lao Tzu

WINTER Communi-Qi
(community qigong)

Incline Village Community

Come experience the benefits of practicing Qigong outdoors this winter! Learn a variety of Qi routines that facilitate syncing with the energies winter. Strengthen your immune system, release old stagnation, and fortify Kidney Jing (will power) as we transition deeper into this season of rest, relaxation, and reflection.

No experience necessary. Open to Incline Village community members of all ages and abilities.

Cost: free

Dates: Sundays beginning January 11th (PLEASE check the website or IG prior to class as I will post updates if a meetup is cancelled)

Time: 1-1:30pm

Location: Burnt Cedar beach (meet in the first parking lot)

Special Announcement -

This summer, Tree Star Qigong will be hosting our first multi-adventure Qigong retreat in north Tahoe! We will spend a week in Tahoe City as our homebase for long summer days of hiking to refreshing alpine lakes, swinging through a pine tree canopy on ropes, traversing sheer rock faces 800 feet above the famous Olympic Valley floor, relaxing on a sugar sand beach, and of course, recharging through daily sunrise or moonlit Qigong session.

Having grown up in north Tahoe, I've curated my favorite outdoor activities into a fun, challenging, unforgettable week. We'll take care of the logistics, the bookings, the driving and parking, etc ... so all you have to do is book your flight!

Details

Date: June 7 - June 13, 2026 (7 days, 6 nights)

Location: Tahoe City, CA

Accommodation: Six nights in a private room - either King or double Queen - at the evo Hotel (incl. private bathroom, minifridge, shared sauna, outdoor fire place)

Activities:

+ Treetop ropes course - an elevated aerial experience

+ Remote and wild alpine lakes hike: a moderate 5 mile hike with about 1,000 ft elevation gain

+ Beach days: SUP + kayak in turquoise waters, sunbathe on fine sand or giant granite boulders; optional hike along one of the most beautiful stretches of shoreline in all of Tahoe to the picturesque Emerald Bay and Vikingsholm Castle

+ Via Ferrata: 4 hr private tour up and along 800 ft tall cliff faces while being securely locked into safety gear the whole time (no climbing experience necessary)

+ Daily Qigong sessions (7x): at sun rise or under moon light, on the beach or in the forest depending on the day; led by certified Master Qigong Teacher of the Ling Gui lineage. Qigong classes will also touch on Daoist philosophy (daily life tips to harmonize our minds and bodies working with the seasons, elements, nutrition), major themes for this 2026 Year of the Horse, as well as core feng shui principles.

Physical health level:

We want you to get the most out of this experience. As such, you should be comfortable walking/hiking for several hrs. If you are unsure about your ability to partake in these activities, feel free to get in touch and we can help you decide. Of course, if at any time you wish to sit out an activity, that is completely OK as well. (Participants need to be more than 88 lbs and less than 250 lbs for the via ferrata and rope course).

What's included:

Transportation to and from Reno airport (RNO), all transportation between activities, 6 nights in a private room at the newly renovated evo Hotel, all activity fees, and 5 meals (Welcome dinner, 3 lunches, and Farewell dinner)

What's not included:

Flights, travel insurance, and other meals + alcoholic beverages (Tahoe City has a plethora of amazing dining options, all within a short walk from the hotel - from inexpensive cafes to upscale 5 course-meals overlooking the lake. In order to accommodate a wide array of diet preferences, participants will have the opportunity to choose and purchase the rest of their meals)

Sign-up:

Please email info@treestarqigong for registration information

We have spots for up to 10 participants, with a minimum number of 4 needed to host this week

Cost: $2,600

Who is this week for?

+ the 65 year old who still loves exploring nature, trying new things, pushing their comfort zone (ex: heights), but doesn't have friends or family members who share the same desire to partake in an adventure-based holiday

+ the 23 year old who has never traveled alone, but wants to set off on their first solo trip in a safe environment, and who enjoys meeting like-minded people of all ages

+ anyone who wants to experience a multi-adventure trip in the beautiful setting of north Tahoe, while gaining an insight into the ancient practice of Qigong. While there are countless yoga retreats worldwide, there are relatively few that teach Qigong. I want to introduce more people to Qigong so that as a community, we may stay physically vibrant, mentally sharp, and young at heart to keep pursuing adventures well into what society considers "old age".

While our goal is to connect solo travelers together through this shared experience, this trip is also open to pairs and groups of friends. As long as you are at least 18 years of age, and in good physical health to enjoy our planned activities, anyone is welcome!

Please get in touch if you are interested and I will gladly provide more info and answer any Qs you may have. Look forward to hearing from you!

contact: info@treestarqigong.com

background

Background

I first experienced Qigong in 2014 when I began to study TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) in Portland, OR. What started out as an elective class on the path to become an acupuncturist would turn into my main interest. I shifted my focus more toward Qigong after I was in a car accident resulting in back and neck injuries midway through my TCM masters program. I had a feeling, even all those years ago, that Qigong was going to become a foundational aspect of my life.

I have always found sanctuary in nature, and through the past decade of practicing Qigong, I feel an even deeper connection to the seasons, cosmos, and elements. I am grateful for my teacher, Master Liu He, for her deep lived wisdom of this most ancient form of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

I am happy to be back in sparkling Lake Tahoe after living several years at the edge of a forest in Slovenia. While I loved my time in Europe, Tahoe is a place that I've called home my whole life, and a place that is home to some of the most magical tree stars.

- Samantha -