For those who view wellness as a condition of the mind, spirit and body, the West has entered an encouraging era of holistic healing. “Various forms of meditation and yoga have become essential tools for psychologists and neuroscience researchers as well as Buddhist practitioners and Zen masters,” says Yingxing Wang, founder of Eastover Estate and Retreat Center, which helps groups and individuals use such tools to achieve wellness. This summer, Eastover will host a weeklong symposium featuring 15 grand masters presenting workshops in medical qigong, tai chi, Eastern medicine and holistic healing.

This second annual event will take place June 23 through 30 at the 600-acre sanctuary and residential holistic retreat center, which is located at 430 East Street in Lenox, Massachusetts, in the Berkshire Mountains.

Eastover is not affiliated with any spiritual tradition, but aims to support the continuing emergence of holistic and ecological ideas capable of renewing our culture and leading the way to a sustainable planet, says Wang, who spearheaded the symposium in collaboration with participating grant masters and various organizations. “This event will bring much awareness to qigong and tai chi as a mindfulness practice that is accessible to all, and highly recommended by medical and healing professionals,” she says.

This year’s grand master presenters are Mantak Chia, Junfeng Li, Dr. Roger Jahnke, Daisy Lee, Lonny Jarrett, Rengang Wang, Sufu Mathhew, Dr. Penelope Klein, Dr. Paul Hannah, Dr. Mehernosh Khan, Sifu Terence Dunn, Jampa Mackenzie Stewart, Jianye Jiang and Prana Regina Barrett.

Participants can choose to attend from one to seven days, with tuition ranging from $195 to $950. Those who register for five days or more will receive 20 percent off room and board. Visit Eastover.com to register and to view full spring brochure. For more information, contact Eastover at 866-264-5139 or [email protected].