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UWP Ep. 206 — Mintong Gu
In this episode, I speak with Mingtong Gu about his childhood in China during the Cultural Revolution, being adopted and moving from home to home, and eventually moving to the United States. We explore his lifelong longing to understand who he was and find a sense of home, his discovery of Qigong and deep immersion in the practice, spirituality, embodiment, the times we’re living through, AI, and much more. Mingtong brings a beautiful presence, depth, and wisdom to the conversation.
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About Mingtong Gu
Master Mingtong Gu is the Founder & Visionary of The Chi Center & Southwest Sanctuary for Embodied Wisdom, a Global Movement Leader empowering 100,000+ seekers globally, and a Master Teacher of Wisdom Healing Qigong, a 5,000-year tradition, helping others to reclaim power, presence, and fulfillment in the age of AI and disruption.
Get a Free Chapter of Master Mingtong Gu’s Book: https://mingtonggu.com/
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The Universe Within Podcast explores spirituality, consciousness, plant medicines, animism, shamanism, holistic health, philosophy, psychology, science, and the many threads that shape our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
Hosted by Jason Grechanik