Est. 3,300+ Years · Practiced in 30+ Countries
Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Science
Circle of Chi is the home of Tai' Chi Gung — a 3,300-year-old regenerative health system now validated by peer-reviewed science. Guided by Master Lama Rasaji and Dr. Elizabeth Dolin, DO, we bring health, wealth, and harmony to one human family.
What Is Tai' Chi Gung?
The Ultimate Lifeforce Temple. Developed over 3,300 years ago by the original master Boganathar, Tai' Chi Gung is a complete system for regenerating health and extending vitality — physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. It is not merely a movement practice. It is the owner's manual for the human body.
Master Lama Rasaji
Founder · One of 12 Master Lamas WorldwideFrom the foothills of Tennessee to the ancient Lamasery in Darchen, Tibet — Master Lama Rasaji's journey spans more than five decades of devoted practice and teaching. Trained from early childhood by Maha Lama Bo-Yang, the current head of an unbroken lineage extending back over 3,300 years, Rasaji was asked to bring the true teachings of Tai' Chi Gung to the Western world.
Where most people lost touch with the body's natural instructions, Rasaji preserved them. His training transformed a childhood of sickness into a lifetime of extraordinary health and abundance — and he has dedicated his life to sharing that transformation with others.
As one of only twelve Master Lamas on the planet and the spokesperson for the oldest Lamasery in Tibet, Rasaji carries a responsibility that extends beyond any single student or class. His mission: to bring health, wealth, and happiness to one human family through the regenerative practice of Tai' Chi Gung.
The 8 Pillars of the Circle of Chi
Tai' Chi Gung addresses health through eight interconnected aspects of life. The first four nurture the inner body. The second four harmonize your relationship with the world around you.
Mind
Cultivate clarity, focus, and conscious awareness as the foundation of all health.
Breath
Harness the bridge between body and spirit through intentional breathwork.
Movement
Restore energy flow through slow, deliberate Tai' Chi Gung exercises and forms.
Nutrition
Nourish the body in alignment with the natural elements — earth, water, air, and fire.
Work
Align your livelihood with purpose and channel productive energy outward.
Money
Understand abundance as a flow of energy that mirrors internal balance.
Relationships
Build connections rooted in truth, simplicity, and love — the three pillars of the Lamasery.
Nature
Reconnect with the forces of nature that sustain and regenerate all life.
Where Science Meets Wisdom
Tai' Chi Gung is no longer considered "complementary." It is being validated by peer-reviewed science across fields including psychoneuroimmunology, epigenetics, and integrative medicine — all of which confirm that the body's regulatory systems are profoundly influenced by mind-body interactions.
Dr. Elizabeth Dolin, a board-certified physician (DO, FACOI, FCCP) and classically trained internist, partnered with Master Lama Rasaji to bridge ancient wisdom and modern clinical research. Together, they authored The Operational Manual for the Human Body — a groundbreaking work that maps each system of the body across its physical, energetic, and spiritual dimensions.
This partnership is what sets Circle of Chi apart. Where other practices offer tradition alone, we unite the precision of Western medicine with the timeless depth of the East — giving practitioners a path that resonates with both reason and spirit.
Dr. Elizabeth Dolin
DO, FACOI, FCCP"We are beautifully and wonderfully made, so much more than tissues and plumbing. By doing the Tai' Chi Gung exercises, we are increasing our energy, clearing our energy fields, and beginning to balance and regenerate ourselves. There has never been a better time to pursue this journey of discovery."
Master David Paul
Director of Teacher Training · North AmericaApproaching his fifth decade of Tai' Chi Gung training under Master Lama Rasaji, Master David Paul is the only certified Tai' Chi Gung Master in Lao Tzu's Order residing in the United States. With over 5,000 students trained worldwide, he leads four live classes weekly — bringing timeless practices to life through direct, personal instruction.
As Director of Teacher Training for North America, Master David is responsible for guiding the next generation of certified Tai' Chi Gung instructors. His teaching style blends the depth of Eastern wisdom with Western clarity, making the practice accessible to beginners while offering profound insight to advanced practitioners.
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Whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned practitioner seeking deeper understanding, Circle of Chi offers a path for you. Join practitioners across more than 30 countries who are transforming their health, reclaiming their energy, and living in harmony with the natural laws that govern life itself.
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