Yoan Maillot, La Réunion (France)this retreat is a present of the universe which gave me the keys to use in my life to feel the unity and to be here and now; I wish this experience to everyone who is ready to agree some time for practicing and space to feel more
In one sentence, I would describe the retreat as being a holistic education about the maintenance and understanding of our spiritual hygiene.
I found the teaching very accessible as well as easy to follow and the training powerful and effective both physically and emotionally.
Once again it was nice to meet you and I really enjoyed your class, I got a lot out of it and felt that the practice (the way you presented it) spoke my language, I have taken just a few Qi Gong classes before but yours felt different.
Robert D'Alessandro, NYCDaniel,
I wrote this reflection for you. Once more, it is inspired by you, your workshop and your sublime call to actionless action. After reflecting on the experience, once more I conclude that there is much strength and sense in what you share, and I hope to learn more in China from you and the other Masters.
Love and Chi,
Wanderer
A romance with the Lao Tzu way
A love from realms untold
Worlds unfold
Like gardens
Flowers planted in your cells
Guide me to a path adorned
With light and dark in perfect blend
Intension and a newborn will align
With higher love they form an inner smile
Combine with gifts instilled at birth
No longer need they hide from me
Deserts made fertile instantly
With wisdom from the rains inside of me
Bring courage to commitment
As far as skies can reach
Immersion in a self forgiveness
is to live the way of Dao and Chi
To ignite this spark, to send this twin flame into roar
Actionless action clears the mist
Inside my thoughts
My feelings pour into the earth
And leave a glow inside my field
I heal with alchemy from heaven’s gate
Its fires keeps me warm
Its rivers flow their course
Each fragment breathes alive complete
While anchored firmly to earth’s core
You taste the spirit of the cosmos
You bring back its secrets
It’s up to me
To take the necessary steps
It’s up to me
To release my body-mind
Into a soul’s ascent
Dear Daniel,
I would just like to thank you for your wonderful support, presence and gentle humour that have made my study of Qi Gong with you such a life affirming pleasure. What I particularly enjoyed was your precision combined with a sense of experimentation – it helped create a joyful atmosphere, which helped me achieve some serious breakthroughs both physical and mental (is there a difference?). Being a psychologist myself I also appreciated the fact that you have obviously done a lot of work outside of your chosen path. I am sure this has helped you embody your teachings as fully as you do. Thank you again and I hope to see you in the flow…
Blessings,
Ian Mullett (Psychotherapist and Businessman. Bali, Italy and UK)I had the chance to meet Daniel during his long trip in Bali and was impressed by his human qualities as well as his perseverence and serious regarding his progress on his path. We have now the feeling that his knowledge and experience in practice will surely lead him to succeed in his school project. We are many to be sorry to have let Daniel leave Bali but the hearts stay connected of course. Good luck Daniel and team and thank you to continue to spread the love around.
Thierry Cayot, BaliDaniel has the extraordinary quality of the teacher/ listener. After only five treatments of chi nei tsang, I experienced release from decades of crippling headaches. A profound and transformative breakthrough! Thereafter, encouraged by his guidance, I became a regular student. As the layers are peeled and more is uncovered, the healing process becomes rich in expansive awareness. Whilst challenging and at times confronting, qigong is also liberating and quite exhilarating.
As the healing unfolds, Daniel is as much the healer as the healed. He invites the gift to pour in, such is his connection to the light.
Funny, playful, committed and deeply insightful.
A true master, if one is ready.
Daniel..
so happy to tell the world about you…
My journey with Daniel Li Ox was one of deep healing. I came with a back “issue” from 30 years as a hairdresser and had proof that I had 3 discs compressed. Needless to say, I was in pain. I asked Daniel if I could heal my back with Qi Gong and he immediately said “yes”. We began..each day I came to his studio for Qi Gong and each day I would say..”My back didn’t release” and he would say “You didn’t release your back”. You can imagine how angry I was to think he was saying I was the one holding the pain in place. It took daily practice and sitting and breathing and focus and finally that miraculous day came…It was a long journey, but by far one of the greatest in my life to experience the power of Qi Gong.
I’ve continued on many journeys with my Master..to China to the Daoist monastery, where we practiced daily, and trained at secret temples that only few are allowed to enter. We submerged ourselves in the life of the monastery, and along the way learned about Tea Ceremonies and jade and more than I can put into words.
I recommend starting ….begin the journey….Do any of the classes or all of the classes. Your life will be transformed. This I know is true.
Those 6-week retreat with Daniel were unique and unforgettable.
We learn with him to take responsibility for our life. We learn to stop resisting, to feel and that from there all is possible, all change.
We learn to become our own personal healer, and get all the tools for physical, emotional and spiritual healing.
I just feel like saying to everyone: “You must go! This is the most wonderful gift you can offer to yourself.”
A very powerful experience. The teaching was comprehensive and well presented. I learned many new things about Qigong, The Tao and about myself. I will endevour to make this a part of my life. Thanks Daniel and everyone who shared the course
Claude Maraschin, Australiahey daniel! hope u’re well. i joined your class a few times when i was in bali and now i just had the feeling that i’d like to let u know how important this was for me and how much it changed. it was really amazing what happened in my body and with my mind when i practiced qigong with u. it was a completely new experience for me. thank u so much for this! i’m gonna continue with qigong for sure. u are a great teacher!
take care
Hi Daniel,
May I share briefly…. ….. my small peeks/glimpses of wu wei are always experienced as the spontaneous response to my essense…..that which is immutable & , as you said, goes from party to office..unchangeable…right place right action……..
in the tangible presence of that moment there is unquestionable perfection…
indeed were I to die in that moment there could be no more perfect beginning or end …..in that moment without personal intervention, desire, ….there is divine reflection
on those few occasions the experience is held very closely to my heart….. a sweet secret….a falling in love when words are superfluous & indeed an obstruction, a delicious inexplicable encounter
I guess this is one of the challenges for you …how to explain to a western audience bent largely on individuation that eternity & one’s complete splendor lie in the connection to all there is….. complete surrender in free fall, with movement unknown ..an automatic pilot direction….
At that point, no need for the vertical & horizontal…it is just that!!! the ultimate connection to the ultimateI am honoured to sit in your presence.
Marisa Stangherlin, businesswoman, Australia, Italy, BaliSince the beginning of November, I haven’t had any sinusitis, nor flue or whatsoever. Anytime when the slightest symptom comes up, I remember my belly and do some exercises of consciousness and respiration. It is miraculous!
Hein Tibosh, Engineer, BaliI had my first experience of fasting with Wandering Dao and had a very powerful experience of learning how to self cleaning my organs, purifying my brain and all energy centers from all different kind of poisons that we all carry in our body. The experience was so rich and I felt so strong, emphasizing my love and gratitude for fife and the respect of it! Thank you so much Daniel for all your teachings and support!
Pascalle Doumeng (France), Bali, IndonesiaIt is not easy to find the right words to describe the “impact” of wandering dao in my todays’ life. I came to Bali
years ago, in 2011, travelling around after having left my job, house, man, and actually, a little lost…At that time, I was very far away from meditation, nutrition, I never had heard a thing about Qi Gong. I met a man in Penestanan who brought me to Daniel’s place, we talked, I already forgot everything I told him, but I felt trust and confidence, and decided to show up the next day for the early meditation. I stayed also for qi gong. I stayed also for the week retreat, holistic fasting, and finally…I stayed 2 months.
Of course it is a combination of a lot of things to decide to change one’s life, but this one with wandering dao, was the first step. It isn’t an exaggeration to say that it changed my life. Learning to quite your mind, to eat, to breath, to purify, are the first step on your way to yourself. Of course, at this time I learned a lot, but was too unrooted to get it all ;-)) but it is amazing to see, that the teaching is going further now, two years later, what I learned is growing and bearing fruits. I water-fast twice a year, do qigong everyday, take care of my nutrition, meditate everyday.
Of course the retreats/wandering dao is not only about the “teaching”, but also about the man. It seems to me that we learn the most by being silent and observing the nature but also how people live, and that is how the teaching works best. Seeing Daniel live, even for a short time, is a bless, and it is difficult to say in words, but some people are simply a example to follow in their way of life, their way of thinking, of acting. Of course we are not all the same and don’t have the same visions/ways…but taking the best of the people around you, ist the best you can do. And with Daniel you have a lot to take ;-))
I can’t express how grateful I am for this, for having met Daniel and followed his teachings, and still doing it. Everything I learned at wandering dao is still “working” in me, changing, evolving.
for that, and all the rest, THANK YOU.
It is an honor for me to give a testimonial to support the work of Wandering Dao!
What is for me the essence of my experience with Master Daniels teachings.
I care for you….but I dont carry you!
Push your feet to the ground….stay grounded!
Always look for the ” bubbles” in your life!
These lessons given by a teacher with passion and compassion, a heart full of love for each student and a wonderful sense of humor and a lot of laughter!
I met Daniel twice on points in my life where I was heading for really and deep transformation crisis. He and his teachings were kind of pushing me towards the point of deciding to live; yet accompanying me with his strength and nourishing love.
Daniel knows that a teacher is not only here to give you a good time but to help you find your limitations and go beyond them. His teachings and his treatments not only changed my life, but helped me to stay alive.
Love & Light for you my dear friend and teacher Daniel!
The Self Healing Essentials Empowerment Program was complete , concise, and aptly named, and, as such, absolutely invaluable; For those looking for the bones of self healing this is it collected all in one place, assembled beautifully and fleshed out by an adept teacher.
Reid Tice, USATHIRSTY FOR MORE.
Robert McKay, ChinaIt is not easy to find the right words to describe the “impact” of wandering dao in my todays’ life. I came to Bali
years ago, in 2011, travelling around after having left my job, house, man, and actually, a little lost…At that time, I was very far away from meditation, nutrition, I never had heard a thing about Qi Gong. I met a man in Penestanan who brought me to Daniel’s place, we talked, I already forgot everything I told him, but I felt trust and confidence, and decided to show up the next day for the early meditation. I stayed also for qi gong. I stayed also for the week retreat, holistic fasting, and finally…I stayed 2 months.
Of course it is a combination of a lot of things to decide to change one’s life, but this one with wandering dao, was the first step. It isn’t an exaggeration to say that it changed my life. Learning to quite your mind, to eat, to breath, to purify, are the first step on your way to yourself. Of course, at this time I learned a lot, but was too unrooted to get it all ;-)) but it is amazing to see, that the teaching is going further now, two years later, what I learned is growing and bearing fruits. I water-fast twice a year, do qigong everyday, take care of my nutrition, meditate everyday.
Of course the retreats/wandering dao is not only about the “teaching”, but also about the man. It seems to me that we learn the most by being silent and observing the nature but also how people live, and that is how the teaching works best. Seeing Daniel live, even for a short time, is a bless, and it is difficult to say in words, but some people are simply a example to follow in their way of life, their way of thinking, of acting. Of course we are not all the same and don’t have the same visions/ways…but taking the best of the people around you, ist the best you can do. And with Daniel you have a lot to take ;-))
I can’t express how grateful I am for this, for having met Daniel and followed his teachings, and still doing it. Everything I learned at wandering dao is still “working” in me, changing, evolving.
for that, and all the rest, THANK YOU.
Well, I love my Qi Gong I do it regularly throught the day it is like visiting an old friend. I am looking forward to doing more workshops with you. Thank you so much for a life changeing experience. I have reconnected to places both within me and outside of me that I had forgotten existed. I have been given alot of information since last I saw you, it feels good to back on my path. Thought to form has been instant.
Louis Reed, Businesswoman, SingaporeDear friends, I have no hesitation in recommending Daniel and The Wandering Dao programme to anyone who might contemplate another way to improve health, well being on all levels Mental , emotional, physical ,spiritual.
I have spent time under the expert guidance of Daniel and have been most impressed, inspired and have improved my life through using the skills I have gained with his expert tuition, his wisdom and his compassion of heart.
I have had many sessions with Daniel which have left me blown away by the power and impact of the teaching in the practical sense.
Daniel is the real deal, he is genuine and a Master of Qi Gong.
I wish I had a portion of his power, his mental strength and his gentleness.
I would not hesitate to go to China or elsewhere for more training.
Do yourself a favour – He’s the Man
Every good wish
Allan Mackie, AustraliaI am practicing Qi Gong with Daniel Li Ox more then 3 years and understand – is a fortune, to find your Master – teacher, who is good for you.
During my stydy with Daniel I attend all his eveyday morning classes (5-7 month a year during my long stay on Bali), and participate in many training and retreats, dedicated to Microcosmic Orbit and Full Human Potential, Basics of Medical Qi Gong, Tai Chi, Detox, Basics of Chinese Medicine and Massage. In some retreats there were 2-3 teachers from Wandering Dao, and all of them was very good and high quolified.
Before my study with Daniel I haven’t serious experience in qi gong, yoga or meditation, so I was a real beginner. And during this years I did a lot for myself – study, understand, ground, let go, heal… Now I can tell – your initial lavel does not matter, the most important thing is your wish to go deep within yourself, breath in new power, health, consiousness and breath out, let go your old tentions, emotions, blocks.
The deepness of teaching helps you to get everything you are ready at the moment. Studying with all practicies, takes time, but even in the first classes everyone experiense delight – something happen, energy is moving!
Daniel told us – “Qi Gong is not to feel better – it is to feel more”. And it is true. Qi Gong helps us to connect with the hidden old tentions in the body, and heal them. This process needs coruge, because when the energy start moving – problems comes into the surface. But it is only the way of healing, and only healing exists is self – healing!!!! This is so Great to understand, that we can do everything for ourseves, it is only our own coise, our own opportunity and responcibility. And it is easy, just takes time, discipline and will power.
A serious part of all classes devoted to theory / philosophy of Qi Gong, and this information helps to see everything as holistyc system, understand better all processes in the body, give a tools to maintain it.
All this sounds quite serious, but with Daniels style of teashing – deep, but light, caring and with sence of humor, you can go througt all processes with big plasure, it is like engrossing adventure into unknown yourself.
I was in Yangshuo twice in one mounth retreats and I think – it is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Miracleous mountains reflecting in a beautiful river, friendly people, alive city centre with music, many interesting craft and souvenir shops, good places for Chinese massage and acupuncture – all this creates a good atmosphere not only for the practicies, but also for leisure.
With love,
Sasha Tovstik. Artist, Russia