July 18 – August 5
Summer Virtual Training 2026
Water & Fire
A Personal Invitation from Master Bruce Frantzis
Hi Folks,
Balance. It is a central quality at the very core of Daoism.
Physically, energetically, through every layer of who and what we are, the internal practices of Daoism seek balance.
In the practice of qigong, this process begins by learning how to relax and let go of that which you do not need, create stability and structure, integrate the body into a cohesive whole, and build the foundation upon which more advanced practices sit.
In the way that I teach, much of this work is accomplished in the practice of Opening the Energy Gates Qigong. Yet there is much more.
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The second half of this process…where you begin to dramatically raise your energy level by building on that foundation…is begun in Spiraling Energy Body Qigong.
Spiraling Energy Body is a rare and powerful set of techniques that carry an enormous potential to advance and multiply the benefits of your practice.
They spring from deep neigong teachings inside of Daoist energetic work and are not your standard recommendations and practices found in every text. They require foundational understanding and must be respected.
That’s why this summer a complete and balanced path of instruction…a balance of water and fire.
To all the masters and adepts that made it possible to learn the depth of what is inside Spiraling Energy Body Qigong while I studied full-time in Asia for over a decade, I owe a debt of gratitude.
Some were well known, others had quietly perfected their art over a lifetime.
In particular my teacher and Daoist sage Liu Hung Chieh led me deeper than I could have imagined into what is possible within these practices.
As an old man, and a teacher of nearly incomparable skill, he was generous enough to pass forward this rich energetic inheritance.
As I have now been teaching over 60yrs, I understand even more clearly the feeling of responsibility to pass on what I can of these arts to this current generation with the time I have left.
If you have ever wanted to start down the path of learning to cultivate your energy, or if you have already dedicated years of your life to this rewarding process…you will receive my best effort to transmit to you some of the treasured practices that I was fortunate enough to receive.
May they benefit your life as much as they have mine.
Specifically, may this summer set you on an energetic path deeper and more engaging that you could have ever imagined.
In good qi,
Bruce
Bruce Frantzis
Course Introduction
A Complete Path: Water & Fire
In Daoist neigong, advanced practices are most effective when built on a strong foundation.
Three immersive weeks
Train directly with Master Bruce Frantzis and Senior Instructors in two of the most important and complementary practices within the Water Tradition.
Begin by opening the body’s energetic pathways through the dissolving methods of Energy Gates Qigong, then progress into the rare and powerful Spiraling Energy Body practice to raise, circulate, and transform qi throughout your entire system.
Opening the Energy Gates cultivates the Water Element
The practice unfolds through six exercises—Standing and Sinking/Dissolving Qi; Cloud Hands; the Three Swings; and the Spine Stretch. Together, they teach you to:
Relax and let your energy flow downward, like water, toward the earth
Dissolve tension and pain held in your body
Maintain a healthy, effortless posture
Connect your arms, legs, head, torso, and spine into relaxed, powerful whole-body movement
Spiraling Energy Body develops the Fire Element
Rooted in the five elements of classical Daoist neigong, this practice builds on the same physical movements and Outer Dissolving work of Energy Gates—and takes them to a new level. Over the course of these two weeks, Bruce and Senior Instructors will teach the core practices of Spiraling Energy Body, including how to:
Direct the upward flow of energy through your body
Move qi along the body’s spiraling pathways
Neutralize and transform unhealthy internal qi and negative environmental energy
Project energy to any part of the body at will
Connect the body’s energy matrix and gates
Work with the body’s core energy channels and dantiens
Integrate spiraling energetics across a range of arms-extended standing qigong postures
Together, they create a complete conduit for cultivating, circulating, and transforming energy.
Build the Foundation. Raise the Energy.
Join Master Bruce Frantzis this summer for a rare opportunity to experience the complete progression from Opening the Energy Gates to Spiraling Energy Body Qigong.
What You’ll Experience
Week 1
Daoist Water Method Foundations: Opening the Energy Gates
Learn the foundational practice that underlies the entire Water Tradition.
You will explore:
Opening the body's energetic gates
Outer dissolving methods for releasing tension
Connecting the body as one integrated whole
Developing grounding and energetic sensitivity
Building a strong foundation for advanced internal arts
Cultivating the water element and descending current
Week 2 & 3
Spiraling Energy Body Qigong
A rare intensive not publicly offered in over a decade.
Building directly upon the foundations established in Energy Gates, you’ll learn to:
Direct the upward flow of energy
Move qi through spirals and circles
Connect the body's energetic matrix
Work with dantiens and major energy channels
Neutralize and transform unhealthy qi
Develop the fire element and rising current
Why Train These Practices Together?
Most students encounter these methods separately.
This intensive allows you to experience the complete progression exactly as it was designed to be learned.
Energy Gates Teaches You To:
✓ Release
✓ Ground
✓ Open
✓ Dissolve
✓ Connect
Spiraling Energy Body Teaches You To:
✓ Raise
✓ Transform
✓ Spiral
✓ Expand
Together They Help You:
✓ Increase vitality and awareness
✓ Deepen your internal arts practice
✓ Experience both water and fire dynamics
✓ Prepare for advanced neigong development
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS
Meet Your World-Class Teachers
Master Bruce Frantzis
Bruce Frantzis is the Founder of Energy Arts and has been called the foremost Western expert in Wu style tai chi and Yang style tai chi, holding direct lineages from China.
Author of over a dozen books on Daoist internal arts and meditation, he teaches six powerful qigong sets, as well as bagua zhang and hsing-i from the martial, health, and meditation perspectives. His passion is teaching the Daoist meditation tradition, a direct path to awakening your highest potential.
Senior Instructor Bill Ryan
Bill has studied with Taoist lineage master Frantzis for 40 years and is a Senior Instructor in Bruce’s Energy Arts system. He also studied for 3 years with Yang Style tai chi master Chu Gin Soon.
He is particularly adept at teaching people how to feel and use energy for healing. From 1992 to 2005, he founded and directed Brookline Tai Chi near Boston, which had a peak enrollment of over 450 students.
Bill holds an M.S. in Technology and Policy from M.I.T.
Senior Instructor Craig Barnes
Craig Barnes is a Senior Instructor in the Energy Arts system with over 30 years of experience teaching tai chi, qigong, meditation, and the internal arts.
A student of Master Frantzis since 1987, he has taught internationally and is the head instructor at the Energy Arts Training Center in Longmont, Colorado. As one of only a few instructors authorized by Master Frantzis to certify teachers, Craig is known for his clear, thorough, and approachable teaching style.
Senior Instructor Paul Cavel
Paul Cavel is a Senior Instructor with Energy Arts and brings 30 years of teaching experience in the Water Method. He is widely respected for making complex internal arts material clear and accessible, and is one of the few instructors authorized by Master Frantzis to certify teachers in the system.
Author of Taoism: A Journey Towards Unity, The Tai Chi Space, and Heaven & Earth Qigong
What Students Say
“[Spiraling] teaches a way of being in your body that is fundamentally more balanced than, say hitting the gym hard and having that culture of pushing. I think there are many parallels between that and spiraling. Like you’re not doing it to push. You’re kind of like just opening into it. And then something very natural happens in your body. Like there’s just more space. If dissolving creates one space downwards, it creates even more space overall by doing the two together. And I think that was the light bulb moment the first time I did it. Like this is the other half of the coin, you know?”
Carmen
EA Practitioner
I’ve been able to raise my arm, which I hadn’t been able to do for about 14 years… it just opened it up and released it.
Louise
EA Practitioner
What I can say about spiraling for me it’s brought me into a great sense of just balance
David
EA Practitioner
” I think that’s been what’s most powerful for me since our long retreats we did in June was really feeling again, without going too deep, but feeling that energy coming up all these channels all the way through my body. That’s just an amazing feeling. And when you feel that, you think, whoa, this is where it’s really happening.”
Colin
EA Practitioner
Program Schedule
Week 1
Opening the Energy Gates
July 18–23
Week 2 & 3
Spiraling Energy Body Qigong
July 25–August 5
Morning Session:
2-3 hours daily
Afternoon Session:
2-3 hours daily
Evening & Special Sessions:
Meditations w/Bruce and Guided SI sessions
Location:
Energy Arts Training Center
Longmont, Colorado
What You Will Receive
Virtual Students Receive:
3-Week Summer Intensive-Energy Gates & Spiraling Energy Body
Bruce and SI led live training sessions~60+ hours.
Instant Access to Quickstart Courses
You will receive instant access to training videos to help optimize your learning and prepare for the course. Dynamic Standing Postures & Qigong Fundamentals~10+ hours.
Live Q&A sessions
You will be able to interact directly with Bruce and SI’s during live online Q&A sessions.
Private Membership Site for Downloadable Access to the Videos and Mobile Viewing
Is This Intensive Right For You?
This training is ideal for:
Dedicated qigong practitioners
Tai Chi students
Meditation practitioners
Internal martial artists
Students wanting a deeper understanding of qi
Those seeking a structured path into Daoist neigong
Summer Intensive Registration
Three-Week Summer Intensive
1-Pay Option
One payment of $997
Join now for only
One payment of $798
Three-Week Summer Intensive
3-Pay Option
Three monthly payments of $333
Join now for only
Three monthly payments of $269
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FAQ
Is this beginner-friendly?
The Energy Gates course will be particularly useful for beginners, helping build a solid foundation for the Sprialing Energy Body course. There will also be multiple access points and material for intermediate and advanced students.
Is everything digital?
Unless you are attending in person, you will take the workshop digitally, either through the live-stream or afterward at your own pace via recordings.
When do I receive access?
After purchase, you will receive welcome emails containing your login information for the Virtual Training Camp Summer 2026 program. You will receive a unique link via Zoom to access your regular training. Recordings of live-stream classes will be available to download within a week of broadcast.
How long will I have access?
You’ll have lifetime access to both courses through our online membership portal. Learn at your own pace with permanent access after you’ve fully paid for the course. All recordings will also be fully downloadable to your personal device.
Is there live support?
During the live-stream, you will able to ask questions during the workshop.
What if I can’t attend live?
No worries, everything will be recorded, so you’ll be able to take the course at your own pace after the course finishes.
100% Money-Back Guarantee
We are so confident you’ll be happy with the Summer Virtual Training 2026. However, if you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, simply contact us at support@energyarts.com anytime before July 27, 2026 and we’ll issue a full refund, no questions asked.
