Chi Nei Tsang
Dates: October 21–25 | 4 Nights / 5 Days
Location: Huckleberry Retreat House, Florence, Oregon
Chi Nei Tsang & Internal Practices Immersion
Step into five days of focused, hands-on learning in a small, supportive group setting. This immersive training weaves together Chi Nei Tsang bodywork, qigong, and internal practices to cultivate sensitivity, skill, and embodied awareness.
With a group of just 9–14 participants, the experience is designed to be personal, spacious, and deeply engaging—offering both technical development and meaningful internal exploration.
Hybrid format (practitioners + personal practice track)
Daily Qigong, hands-on learning, and internal practices
Beautiful, quiet setting near Woahink Lake
All meals included
Led by Saumya Comer, L.M.T. — Senior Universal Healing Tao instructor and senior Chi Nei Tsang teacher with over 40 years of experience in body-centered healing arts. Saumya’s background bridges both Eastern and Western traditions, beginning with somatic therapies such as Aston Kinetics, Eutony, and Sensory Awareness, and evolving into osteopathic approaches including craniosacral therapy, visceral manipulation, and lymphatic work. She assisted Master Mantak Chia in intensive trainings from 2001–2006 and has studied medical qigong with Sifu Jerry Johnson. For over two decades, she taught internationally in France as well as at institutions such as the National University of Natural Medicine and East West College of the Healing Arts. She is widely respected for her ability to translate subtle, refined teachings into clear, embodied understanding grounded in the body’s innate intelligence.
Co-taught by Debra Nash-Galpern, M.S., L.Ac. — Acupuncturist, herbalist, and Universal Healing Tao instructor. Debra has practiced Chinese medicine as an acupuncturist and herbalist for over 27 years, integrating a deeply intuitive and clinically grounded approach to healing. Trained through the Universal Healing Tao system under Master Mantak Chia, she is a certified instructor of Qigong, guiding students in practices that cultivate internal awareness, balance, and vitality. Her background also includes 500 hours of yoga teacher training in Alignment Yoga, enriching her understanding of structure, movement, and embodied presence. Over decades of clinical work, Debra has supported patients not only through acupuncture and herbal medicine, but through a holistic, mind-body approach that emphasizes emotional insight and energetic balance. She is widely appreciated for her warmth, clarity, and ability to translate complex healing principles into accessible, meaningful experiences.
Who This Training Is For
This hybrid training welcomes:
- Licensed practitioners (massage therapists, acupuncturists) who want to integrate Chi Nei Tsang into their professional work
- Non-licensed participants who are interested in self-massage and personal practice
Please note: In the state of Oregon, a massage license is required to legally practice massage on others. Participants who are not licensed will focus on self-care applications and practices they can share with their friends and family.
What You’ll Explore
Throughout the training, you’ll be guided through:
- Chi Nei Tsang techniques
- Foundational touch and sensitivity training
- Self-massage practices
- Qigong, including Iron Shirt and Dao Yin
- Internal practices such as Inner Smile, Six Healing Sounds, and Bone Breathing
Each day builds progressively, balancing structured learning with time to integrate and embody the work.
Daily Rhythm
Arrival Day (Wednesday)
- Arrive in the late afternoon, settle in
- Share dinner together
- Begin with an evening session
Full Days (Thursday–Saturday)
- Morning qigong to awaken the body
- Two in-depth training sessions (morning and afternoon)
- Shared meals and a generous midday break
- Evening practices to deepen internal awareness
Closing Day (Sunday)
- Morning practice
- Shared brunch
- Closing session to integrate the experience before departure
Accommodations & Tuition
All meals are included and thoughtfully prepared to support the training:
- 3 breakfasts
- 3 lunches
- 4 dinners
- 1 closing brunch
Meals are primarily vegetarian, with occasional fish or meat options
Comfortable lodging is available on site and nearby, offering a range of options:
- Private rooms
- Shared rooms
- Budget-friendly spaces
Tuition + meals: $1,200
Lodging: $360–$790 (4 nights / 5 days), depending on your preference. Shared arrangements can be accommodated upon request.
Limited to 14 participants
$300 deposit to reserve your spot
Early bird: $100 off tuition through July 15
Reserve Your Spot Today
Spaces are limited to ensure personalized attention and hands-on guidance.
Contact Us: acu.herb.qigong.yoga@gmail.com
We look forward to welcoming you to this unforgettable retreat experience!
