Spring Forest Qigong

What Spring Forest Qigong does

Spring Forest Qigong is a privately held wellness education and direct-to-consumer e-commerce business founded in 1995 by Master Chunyi Lin and headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. The company sells a proprietary Qigong energy healing methodology premised on the idea that illness stems from energy blockages in the body's meridian channels and that self-healing is achievable through breathing, movement, mental focus, and sound. Its operational footprint comprises the Spring Forest Qigong Center for Healing and Wellness in Eden Prairie (physical healing services by appointment), the annual 5-day Healers Retreat at the Hilton Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport ($2,995), and an online storefront selling digital self-study courses, guided meditations, books, and physical wellness products.

The product portfolio is structured as a curriculum-progression system anchored by the Five Elements Self-Healing entry course, advancing through Qigong for Healing (Level Two) and Advanced Energy Development and Healing (Level Three), and supplemented by specialist modules such as Small Universe Qigong Meditation, Qi~ssage, Head-to-Toe Healing techniques, Awaken the Master Within (24-step audio program), Working with the Masters, and The Alchemy of Spiritual Refinement. Physical products include the Harmony Qi™ Energy Bracelet line (multiple TCM-themed formulations) and Energized Crystal Balls blessed by the Master. Two sub-brands exist: Qi~ssage and the My Universe member portal. The technology stack is intentionally minimal: standard e-commerce on the WordPress/Keap platform with PayPal and Keap (Infusionsoft) payment processing and calendar-feed integrations (Google Calendar, iCalendar, Outlook 365, Outlook Live) for event subscription.

Revenue is generated entirely through direct consumer transactions spanning eight streams: digital self-study courses (one-time license, $49-$768), certification programs, in-person retreats ($2,995), books ($26.95-$38.95), physical wellness products ($88-$108), free livestreaming events with paid recordings and personalized add-ons ($49-$69), and a single recurring subscription — the Healing Connection membership at $129/month. Distribution is exclusively D2C via the company's own website, in-person events, and live-streamed ceremonies; no third-party resellers or retail distribution channels are used. The customer base is horizontally segmented into individual wellness seekers, aspiring Qigong practitioners pursuing certification, spiritual seekers, and emotional-healing-focused buyers — served through a product-led, event-driven, and community-led go-to-market motion led by Master Lin's personal brand.

Name

Spring Forest Qigong

Legal name

Spring Forest Qigong

Website

https://springforestqigong.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Spring Forest Qigong is a private Minnesota-based wellness education company founded in 1995 by Master Chunyi Lin. It sells proprietary Qigong energy healing courses, books, meditations, a $129/month membership, and an annual $2,995 in-person Healers Retreat to individual wellness consumers worldwide via direct e-commerce and live events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wellness Education and Energy Healing

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Mindfulness-Based Coaching & Training (MBSR/MBCT-style) (HSADAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Guided Meditation Instruction (1:1 & Group) (HSADAJAA), Holistic & Alternative Therapies (Reiki, Sound Healing, Breathwork, Energy Work) (THAJAHAF), Yoga & Meditation Experiences (Studio Classes, Guided Meditation, Mindfulness) (THAJAHAA), Recreation Therapy, Stress Management & Mindfulness Programs (EDALAFAO)

Keywords

• Qigong instruction
• Energy healing
• Wellness education
• Guided meditation
• Holistic health

Headquarters

HQ city

Eden Prairie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Digital Courses and Self-Study Programs: Pre-recorded video and audio courses covering levels 1-3 of Qigong training, advanced energy development, and specialized topics like Five Elements, Small Universe, and Working with Masters. Sold as one-time purchases for lifetime access.
2. Certification Programs: Professional Qigong healer and instructor certification programs, including bundles combining multiple levels (Level 2 + Level 3 + Qi~ssage) at discounted rates.
3. In-Person Retreats and Events: Premium 5-day intensive Healers Retreats at $2,995 per person with in-person training with Master Lin. Additional in-person and virtual event offerings.
4. Books and Publications: Physical and digital books including 'Head-to-Toe Healing' ($26.95) and 'The Enlightenment Promise' ($29.95-$38.95 hardcover/softcover).
5. Physical Products (Crystals and Bracelets): Energized Crystal Balls and Harmony Qi Energy Bracelets sold through e-commerce, ranging from approximately $88-$108 per bracelet. Products are blessed by Master Lin.
6. Virtual Events and Blessings: Free live streaming of blessing events with optional paid lifetime access to recordings ($49) and personalized healing add-ons ($69 per person).
7. Membership/Subscription: Monthly membership options such as Healing Connection at $129/month, providing ongoing access to content and community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Spring Forest Qigong teaches a structured energy healing methodology through self-paced digital courses (Levels 1-3, advanced and specialized courses), guided meditations, books authored by Master Chunyi Lin, in-person intensive retreats, and physical wellness products (energized gemstone bracelets and crystal balls). The offering also includes personalized Qigong healing services delivered via phone and Zoom, Qigong coaching, and a monthly karmic cleansing subscription, all centered on the proprietary practice of removing blockages in the body's energy channels for self-healing and healing others.

Product overview

Spring Forest Qigong operates as a comprehensive wellness education and e-commerce platform offering a structured curriculum of Qigong courses, guided meditations, books, and wellness products centered on Master Chunyi Lin's healing methodology. The core educational pathway includes the Five Elements Self-Healing program as the foundational offering, progressing through Level Two (Qigong for Healing) and Level Three (Advanced Energy Development and Healing) courses. Supporting the course offerings are various guided meditations including the Small Universe Qigong Meditation (the cornerstone practice), specialized meditations for specific needs (Butterfly, Healing Our World, Cancer Healing, Temple of Heaven), and music bundles. The company also publishes books authored by Master Lin (Head-To-Toe Healing, The Enlightenment Promise) and sells Harmony Qi™ Energy Bracelets and Energized Crystal Balls as physical wellness products. Additional offerings include the Qi~ssage self-care course, advanced programs (Awaken the Master Within, Working with Masters, Alchemy of Spiritual Refinement), a Healing Connection membership subscription ($129/month), and in-person events including the annual Healers Retreat ($2,995) and free Mid-Year Blessing streaming event. Personalized healing services and monthly karmic cleansing are available through their Minnesota center.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Qi~ssage: A healing technique combining Spring Forest Qigong principles with hand touches to stimulate key energy points and open energy channels.
• My Universe

Products and services

• Five Elements Self-Healing Core foundational Qigong self-healing course combining the classic Five Elements and Level One programs into a comprehensive curriculum covering Qigong philosophy, movements, and emotions; connects Five Elements to mind, body, and spirit.
• Qigong for Healing (Level Two) Intermediate Qigong course teaching techniques for healing others, building on foundational Level One skills to develop healer capabilities.
• Advanced Energy Development and Healing (Level Three) Advanced course focused on third eye opening, long-distance energy detection, and healing techniques using universal healing energy; priced at $129 for digital self-study.
• Small Universe Qigong Meditation Cornerstone guided meditation practice of Spring Forest Qigong that opens and balances the two most vital energy channels in the body to form the 'Small Universe' or 'Microcosmic Orbit'; available in 30-minute and 60-minute formats at $49.95.
• Qi~ssage Self-learning course teaching gentle pressure techniques to stimulate key energy points for pain relief and smooth Qi flow, combining Spring Forest Qigong with hand touches; digital course priced at $99.
• Head-To-Toe Healing: Your Body's Repair Manual Book by Master Chunyi Lin containing 76 self-care techniques for stimulating energy points from head to toe, including six ancient Taoist healing sounds; softcover priced at $26.95.
• The Enlightenment Promise Wisdom journey book by Master Chunyi Lin distilling the essence of the Heart Sutra for healing, transformation, and spiritual awakening; priced at $29.95 softcover and $38.95 hardcover.
• Awaken the Master Within – 24 Steps Advanced 24-step audio program for inner Qi cultivation and spiritual growth, transforming daily life into spiritual enlightenment opportunities; priced at $768 (originally $999).
• Working with the Masters Course 6-step advanced Qigong training course teaching how to connect with and channel a Master's energy for faster healing, third eye opening, and enlightenment.
• The Alchemy of Spiritual Refinement 6-session online course teaching emotional transformation through Qigong, transmuting fear, anger, hatred, anxiety, and sadness into peace, joy, and unconditional love; priced at $495.
• Demystifying the Small Universe Course Comprehensive 7-part video course providing deep knowledge of the Small Universe Meditation practice, including techniques, dan tians, and key points; priced at $199.
• Butterfly Guided Healing Meditation Guided meditation using visualization to transform energy blockages (pain, sickness, worries, fears) into something beautiful, like a butterfly's metamorphosis.
• Healing Our World Meditation Guided meditation for sharing love and healing energy with the world, activating unconditional love to heal the planet.
• Cancer Healing Meditation Specialized guided meditation designed to support healing for cancer patients through Qigong energy work.
• Meditating in the Temple of Heaven Two-hour transcendent guided meditation journey to the Temple of Heaven for experiencing limitless unconditional love and pure love from masters.
• Healing Connection Membership Monthly subscription membership providing ongoing access to healing practices and community connection; priced at $129/month.
• Healers Retreat 5-day intensive in-person retreat with Master Chunyi Lin in Minneapolis, Minnesota (May 18-22, 2026) offering hands-on healer training; priced at $2,995 per person including breakfast and lunch.
• Mid-Year Blessing Free 3-day live streaming blessing event (July 10-12, 2026) with Master Chunyi Lin and Tibetan monks featuring sacred chanting and energy blessings; optional paid add-ons for recordings ($49) and personalized healing ($69 per person).
• Harmony Qi Energy Bracelets Gemstone energy bracelets designed according to Traditional Chinese Medicine principles and blessed by Master Chunyi Lin to support meridian system health; available in multiple formulations ($88-$108 per bracelet).
• Energized Crystal Balls Crystal balls energized during sacred Qigong practice, programmed with Gua patterns to radiate healing energy into living spaces for home harmony.
• Qigong Healing Services Personalized healing services including Qigong healing via phone and Zoom, meditation healing, Qigong coaching, and monthly karmic cleansing offered through the Spring Forest Qigong Center in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

Quantifiable outcome

• Individuals have overcome serious health conditions including Parkinson's disease, depression, and cancer through Spring Forest Qigong practices.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Tibetan MonkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTibetan monks from Tibet (residing in India with a monastery in Minneapolis, Minnesota) partner with Master Lin for blessing and chanting events. They participate in sacred group chanting ceremonies during events like the Mid-Year Blessing to help clear karmic energy and provide protection and blessings to participants.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hay House: Hay House is a wellness publishing and education company offering books, online courses, and events in mind-body-spirit topics. Comparable in book publishing, course catalog, and event-driven GTM for the same spiritual wellness audience.
• Gaia: Gaia is a streaming and subscription platform for yoga, meditation, and alternative spirituality content. Comparable in audience overlap (mind-body-spiritual practitioners) and in offering a subscription model layered with course-style content from named teachers.
• Wim Hof Method: Wim Hof Method is a founder-led wellness education brand built around a single charismatic teacher offering courses, retreats, and a video training platform for breathwork and cold exposure. Closely comparable in founder-centric, methodology-driven monetization.
• Dr. Joe Dispenza: Dr. Joe Dispenza runs multi-day retreats, online courses, and workshops around meditation and personal transformation anchored by a single charismatic teacher. Closely parallels Spring Forest Qigong's premium retreat-plus-course-plus-teacher-brand model.
• Universal Healing Tao (Mantak Chia): Universal Healing Tao is one of the most established Qigong and Taoist healing education lineages globally, offering multi-level training, certified instructors, and retreats. The closest direct peer for the Qigong-specific curriculum, certification, and retreat model.
• Chopra (Chopra Foundation / Chopra Global): Deepak Chopra's wellness brand offers meditation, Ayurveda, and mind-body healing courses and certifications. Comparable founder-led model with premium courses, retreats, and a strong individual teacher brand in the alternative healing category.
• Mindvalley: Mindvalley is an online personal transformation and wellness education platform selling premium courses from well-known teachers across spirituality, energy healing, and mind-body practices. Closest direct peer to Spring Forest Qigong's course-driven, founder-led wellness education model.

Broad incumbents

• Headspace: Headspace is a venture-backed meditation and mindfulness platform with guided content, courses, and employer B2B offerings. Comparable to Spring Forest Qigong in the mindfulness and guided meditation category, though broader and more app-centric.
• Insight Timer: Insight Timer is the world's largest free meditation app with tens of thousands of teachers and guided meditations including a significant Qigong and energy healing library. Direct competitor for the meditation minutes of Spring Forest Qigong's audience.
• Calm: Calm is a leading subscription meditation and mindfulness app with millions of subscribers offering guided meditations, sleep stories, and masterclasses. While Spring Forest Qigong offers a more niche, Qigong-specific practice, both compete for the same wellness-seeking individual's meditation time and subscription dollars.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/spring_forest_qigong
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/spring-forest-qigong

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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