Can slowing down your body actually speed up your life and business? In this full length conversation, internationally renowned Qigong master Lee Holden shares how a “career ending” sports injury opened the door to energy medicine, mindfulness, and movement that changed everything. From college athlete to PBS favorite to global retreat leader, Lee reveals the practices and principles behind his calm, grounded power. You will hear Lee unpack how Qigong can • Release stress and tension stored in the body • Support healing from injury and burnout • Balance your nervous system for better sleep, focus, and creativity • Deepen spiritual connection through simple daily rituals • Shift you from overdoing to moving with energy, purpose, and flow We also explore how he built a purpose driven business around Qigong, retreats, and online programs without sacrificing his health, family, or values. If you are holding space for others as a retreat leader, coach, healer, therapist, or wellness entrepreneur, this episode will give you practical tools to protect your own energy while you grow your work in the world. What you will learn in this episode • Lee’s journey from injured athlete to Qigong and energy medicine • The core foundations of Qigong for modern life and busy leaders • How gentle movement can unlock stuck emotions and old stories • Why doing less can actually make you more magnetic and effective • How to design retreats and experiences that truly restore people • Daily practices you can start using right away, even if you are brand new to Qigong This episode is for you if • You lead or want to lead retreats or group experiences • You run a wellness business and are tired of hustle culture • You support others emotionally or physically and need better energetic boundaries • You are craving more presence, peace, and purpose in your day to day life Want to go deeper with Lee’s story? Read the full feature article in the Winter Issue of RetreatBoss Magazine, featuring our cover story Lee Holden — at https://magazine.retreatboss.com/flip-book/847710/2254279/page/2 To go deeper: ● RetreatBoss.com – Strategic certification and consulting for retreat leaders and venues ● RetreatMatch.com – The curated platform connecting retreats, venues, and collaborators that are serious about impact About our guest Lee Holden is an internationally known Qigong master, author, and teacher whose programs have been featured on PBS for years. He leads retreats and trainings around the world and has introduced millions of people to Qigong, mindful movement, and energy cultivation practices that fit real life. About RetreatBoss the Podcast Hosted by RetreatBoss founder Catherine Kontos, this show sits down with retreat leaders, wellness innovators, and conscious entrepreneurs who are redefining what transformation, travel, and leadership can look like. If you are building a retreat based business or weaving retreats into your existing work, you are in the right place. If you enjoy this episode, like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs support with stress, burnout, or finding a more aligned way to live and lead.
