Lee Holden

Who is Lee Holden?

Lee Holden is an internationally-known instructor in qi gong, meditation, and tai chi. In collaboration with Grand Master Mantak Chia,one of the foremost qi gong experts in the world, he was instrumental in bringing the ancient Taoist teachings to western culture. His pioneering work has popularized qi gong through books, classes, workshops, video courses, online programs, and American Public Television programs.

Holden has been acknowledged by the International Chi Gong Association for his ability to make the esoteric Taoist teachings accessible to modern students without compromising or diluting their essence. He conducts training and certification programs in traditional and medical qi gong and continues to study with qi gong masters in Thailand, Indonesia, Moscow, Japan, and China.

A licensed acupuncturist, Lee Holden practices in Santa Cruz and Los Gatos, California. In addition to his international teaching and private practice, he works as a stress management consultant to corporations, including Apple and 3Com. He was the wellness director, stress-management consultant, and acupuncturist for Rob Schneider and Adam Sandler on the motion pictures The Animal and Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo.