Alchemical Constellations Training & Facilitator Certification at Menla

Join an extraordinary healing certification event designed to deepen your understanding of ancient energy practices and modern wellness integration. Held at the serene Menla Retreat and Dewa Spa in Phoenicia, NY, on Thursday, October 15, 2026, this transformative training brings together seekers, practitioners, and aspiring facilitators ready to expand their healing toolkit. Led by Mingtong Gu, a globally recognized Chinese Qigong master and founder of the Chi Healing Institute, this certification bridges thousands of years of Eastern wisdom with contemporary therapeutic approaches.

This is more than a workshop—it's an immersive journey into the subtle energies that animate wellness and consciousness. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner seeking formal credentials or someone drawn to the intersection of ancient tradition and modern healing, the Alchemical Constellations training offers both depth and accessibility. The intimate setting of Menla's retreat space creates an ideal container for learning, practice, and personal transformation.

What to Expect

From the moment you arrive at Menla's tranquil grounds, you'll step into a carefully curated learning environment designed to activate both intellectual understanding and embodied experience. The day unfolds through a blend of direct teaching, guided practice sessions, and interactive group work where you'll develop the skills needed to facilitate these practices for others. Expect to engage your body, mind, and energy awareness as you move through carefully sequenced exercises and teachings.

Throughout the training, Mingtong Gu will guide you through the foundational principles of Qigong and alchemical energy cultivation, then progressively build toward facilitator-level competency. You'll learn to perceive and work with subtle energy systems, understand the philosophical frameworks underlying these practices, and develop genuine confidence in guiding others. The day balances contemplative moments with dynamic movement, creating a rhythm that honors both deep listening and active learning.

By day's end, you'll leave with practical tools, a formal certification credential, and a renewed sense of possibility around how energy, intention, and awareness shape wellness. Many participants describe a palpable shift in their own vitality and perception by completion.

About the Artists

Mingtong Gu is a lineage master of Chinese Qigong and founder of the Chi Healing Institute, dedicated to making ancient energy practices accessible to modern students worldwide. His unique approach honors traditional knowledge while meeting contemporary practitioners where they are, translating complex concepts into direct, applicable understanding. Mingtong brings decades of study, practice, and teaching experience to create certifications that are both rigorous and transformative.

Venue & Location

Menla Retreat and Dewa Spa sits nestled in the Catskill Mountains near Phoenicia, NY—a region renowned for its natural beauty and spiritual sanctuary atmosphere. The retreat center's thoughtful architecture and landscaping create an environment where learning deepens and inner work flourishes. Phoenicia's proximity to New York City (approximately 2 hours) makes this healing certification event accessible to both local and traveling participants, with ample parking available on-site and easy access from regional highways.