A Weekend of Qi — Retreat with Dr Margaret Macky
Strathean Centre, Ōtaki, Horowhenua | 31 July – 2 August 2026
Dr Margaret Macky is a retired medical doctor who came to qigong through her own experience of back pain 25 years ago and found a practice that continues to deepen and unfold. She trained with Zhineng Master Wei Qi Feng and has taught internationally — but she rarely offers in-person retreats in New Zealand. This July is one of those rare occasions.
Two days of beautiful flowing qi forms and deep qigong meditation at a peaceful retreat centre surrounded by native tōtara forest, an hour north of Wellington. All meals, tuition, accommodation included.
Options: $430 (shared) to $530 (private ensuite). Day rate $180.
4pm Friday 31 July to 4pm Sunday 2 August
Full details: A Weekend of Qi – Facebook Event Page
To register: Qigong Retreat Registration Form
Questions: mingjueqigongnz@gmail.com or michelle@auraya.nz
The Centre : https://stratheanretreat.nz/
Local Online Zhineng Qigong Sessions
Online sessions are held regularly by Margaret Macky, and by Jun – see below
Methven Classes
Hello, my name is Jun, living in New Zealand for 20 years after shifting from Japan.
I was first introduced to Zhineng Qigong in early 2016 at Teacher Wei’s workshop in Auckland—and I loved it immediately. Since then, I’ve continued practicing with DVDs and joined various workshops led by different Zhineng Qigong teachers to deepen my experience.
After completing a Zhineng Qigong healer, then teacher training course, I began teaching locally with two in-person classes each week, as well as two online classes. More recently, I’ve also started offering a weekly online class in Japanese.
< In-person classes at 1 Chapman Street METHVEN 7730 >
Beginners class: Wednesdays 10:30am – 11:45am
Experienced class: Wednesdays 9:00am to 10:15am
< Online zoom classes > for any level of practitioner: Fridays 9:00am to 10:15am
Sundays 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Japanese class Mondays 7:30pm to 8:30pm
If you’re interested in joining a class or have any questions, feel free to contact me at junkoyo11@gmail.com
There are currently no Zhineng Qigong teachers in Auckland or Christchurch.
There is a Zhineng Qigong teacher in Napier, who can be contacted through our Contact page.
Zhineng Qigong Day
There is no Zhineng Qigong Day programme being held this year.
Information on other events will be provided as they are put in place.
Wei DVDs & CDs
