Lee Holden

Lee Holden is an American Qi Gong master teacher, licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, author, and wellness educator best known as the founder of Holden QiGong. His journey into Traditional Chinese Medicine began after a serious back injury ended his collegiate soccer career at the University of California, Berkeley. Seeking relief, he discovered Qi Gong through a Chinese medicine practitioner and experienced a remarkable recovery, inspiring him to dedicate his life to studying and teaching the practice. For more than three decades, he has helped people around the world improve their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing through accessible movement-based healing practices.

Through Holden QiGong, Lee teaches a blend of traditional Qi Gong, Tai Chi, meditation, breathwork, and mindfulness designed for modern lifestyles. His gentle, flowing approach focuses on cultivating life-force energy (Qi), improving mobility, reducing stress, increasing vitality, and supporting healthy aging. His work has reached millions through PBS specials, bestselling books, online courses, teacher certification programs, live classes, retreats, and one of the world’s largest Qi Gong YouTube channels.

Lee’s philosophy is rooted in the belief that true health arises when body, mind, and spirit are in harmony. Rather than relying solely on physical exercise, he encourages people to develop a daily energetic practice that builds resilience, emotional balance, inner peace, and longevity. By making ancient Chinese healing arts approachable for beginners, he has become one of the most influential modern ambassadors of Qi Gong worldwide.