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One-Year Growth Program  ·  Beginning August 2026
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About the Program

Become the master of your life.

Most people spend their whole lives reacting, to stress, to emotion, to circumstance, without ever knowing they can choose differently. The Energy Master Academy is for those who are ready to stop managing and start mastering.

Over one year, you will move through the three stages of true energy development: building your essence, expanding your life force, and awakening the spirit that has been waiting inside you all along.


This is not a course. It is a transformation. And it is designed for you, the Body & Brain practitioner who has already felt what's possible, and knows it's time to go deeper.

Three Core Programs

The path of becoming.

Each program takes you deeper into your own energy and consciousness, building on the one before. Together they form a complete arc of awakening, from seed to light to mastery.

Core Program I

Gwangmyung Arrow

Awaken Your Seed of Light

Your light has always been there, beneath the conditioning, the noise, the accumulated weight of living. The Gwangmyung Arrow training cuts through it all, helping you discover your original nature and begin living from the truth of who you actually are.

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Core Program II

Gongsaeng Unki School

Become Your Divine Self

An advanced training designed by Ilchi Lee for those ready to live from a higher state of being — what he calls "Saint Consciousness." Here, you transcend from your small self to a greater you, experiencing expanded power, clarity, and love. Take the next step in healing yourself while creating a more harmonious world.

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Core Program III

Brain Management Training

Live as Your True Self

True mastery is not what happens in a retreat. It's what you bring back. Brain Management Training gives you the tools to manage your brain, sustain your awakened state, and live and share from your highest self in your day-to-day life.

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The Core Principle

Jung Choong · Ki Jang · Shin Myung

These three energy principles are the ancient Korean Tao roadmap for complete energy and human development.

Jung Choong 정충 Build Your Essence

When energy in your lower dahn jon is developed and full, your foundation is strong. This is the vital reservoir that makes all growth possible. Without it, everything built above is unstable.

Ki Jang 기장 Strengthen Your Energy

As you develop your middle dahn jon, your life force expands and your mind becomes strong. Your heart is open, it's easier to manage your emotions, heal your relationships and meet your soul and true purpose.

Shin Myung 신명 Awaken Your Spirit

When you awaken your upper dahn jon, your spirit becomes bright and clear. When you achieve Shin Myung, you create a bright, awake consciousness that knows and trusts itself completely.

Your Year at a Glance

How the year unfolds.

Three phases of deep retreat training, woven together with live online integration sessions led by Senior and National Level Body & Brain trainers.

Core Retreat Programs
Core Program I · Gwangmyung Arrow

Awaken Your Seed of Light

Ignite a 15-day online Qi training featuring Body & Brain founder Ilchi Lee. Activate, purify, and align your energy centers to awaken your brightest consciousness — and build the energetic foundation for everything that follows.

Core Program II · Gongsaeng Unki School

Become Your Divine Self

Rise into an advanced training designed by Ilchi Lee for those ready to live from Saint Consciousness. Transcend from your small self into a greater you — experiencing expanded power, clarity, and love in full alignment with your true nature.

Core Program III · Brain Management Training

Live as Your True Self

Claim the tools to manage your brain and sustain your awakened state in daily life. Plant the seeds of health, clarity, and self-discipline — and grow them through consistent action so your awakening lives in every ordinary moment.

Bi-Weekly Online Masterclasses
Months 1–3 · Jung Choong

Building Your Essence

Ground your practice through Qigong, Dahn Mu Do, and body-centered training designed to develop your lower Dahnjon. Anchor the energy you activated in Gwangmyung Arrow and build the physical and energetic foundation that makes all spiritual growth possible.

Months 4–6 · Ki Jang

Strengthening Your Energy

Expand through three months of bi-weekly practice to purify your energy meridian systems and open your emotional body. Integrate the expansions from Gongsaeng Unki School and deepen your lived connection to your true self and soul purpose.

Months 7–9 · Shin Myung

Awakening Your Spirit

Embody the bright, awake consciousness of a true Energy Master and sustain it beyond the retreat. Deepen your Tao principle, Shimgong practice, and living study — so your spirit remains clear and sovereign in every ordinary moment of life.

Live Online Masterclasses — Every Other Tuesday · 8:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT

All sessions include replay access  ·  Led by: Chungsuk · Chunghae · Steve Kim · Jungshim · Brian · David · Chris

The three core retreat programs can be scheduled at your convenience and based on availability. Your Online Masterclasses provide continuous support throughout the full year.

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Bi-Weekly · Every Other Tuesday

Energy Masterclass Schedule.

Live Online Masterclasses at 8:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT with Senior and National Level trainers. All sessions are recorded for replay access.

* Topics and dates may shift slightly based on the needs and flow of the group.

Date Trainer Session Topic Duration
Aug 11, 2026 Steve Design Your Longevity Blueprint Longevity Lifestyle 1.5 hrs
Aug 25, 2026 Brian Awaken Your Observer Consciousness Self-Mastery 1.5 hrs
Sep 22, 2026 Brian Training the Power to Choose Self-Mastery 2 1.5 hrs
Oct 6, 2026 Chungsuk Activate Your Physical Energy System Strengthening DJ 1 2 hrs
Oct 20, 2026 Chungsuk The Art of Your 12 Meridian System Strengthening DJ 2 2 hrs
Nov 10, 2026 Chunghae Expand Your Energy Field through Sound & Vibration YoungGaMuDo 1 1.5 hrs
Dec 8, 2026 Chris The Healing Power of Strength Training Muscle Strengthening 1 1.5 hrs
Dec 22, 2026 Chris Build a Body that Lasts Muscle Strengthening 2 1.5 hrs
Jan 12, 2027 Jungshim LifeParticles: Natural Intelligence Energy & Brain Management 1 1.5 hrs
Jan 26, 2027 Jungshim Unlock the Brain-Energy Connection Energy & Brain Management 2 1.5 hrs
Feb 9, 2027 Jungshim Experience Your Brain, Energy & Consciousness Energy & Brain Management 3 1.5 hrs
Feb 23, 2027 Jungshim Meet the Power of Your Mindscreen Energy & Brain Management 4 1.5 hrs
Mar 9, 2027 Chunghae Beyond Death: A Guide to Elevate Your Energy Body YoungGaMuDo 2 1.5 hrs
Mar 23, 2027 Steve Create a Legacy Beyond Longevity Beyond Longevity 1.5 hrs
Apr 13, 2027 Chungsuk The Meridian System Masterclass Mastering the Physical Body 1 2 hrs
Apr 27, 2027 Chungsuk Master Your Body, Open Your Inner World Mastering the Physical Body 2 2 hrs
May 11, 2027 David Experience Um & Yang Through Qigong Tai Chi Qigong Foundations 1.5 hrs
May 25, 2027 David From Physical to Spiritual Qigong: Developing Our 3 Bodies Qigong to ShinGong 1.5 hrs
Who This Is For

You are ready for this if…

You've completed Finding True Self

You've had your awakening. Now you're ready to go from a moment of knowing to a year of becoming.

You want to change at the root

Not just feel better, but genuinely transform at the level of your energy, your brain, and your identity.

You feel called to serve

Your own healing is connected to something larger. You want to grow so your light can genuinely benefit others.

You're ready to fully commit

To the retreats, the Energy Masterclasses, and the daily practice. Real mastery is earned through devoted effort.

What You'll Receive

Everything you need to become an Energy Master.

3 Core Retreat Programs

Full access to Gwangmyung Arrow, Gongsaeng Unki School, and Brain Management Training, the complete arc of awakening.

Bi-Weekly Online Masterclasses

Every other Tuesday with Senior and National Level trainers. Personalized guidance to integrate each phase of your training.

Full Replay Access

Every Energy Masterclass is recorded and available to you. Return to teachings when you need them most, at your own pace.

Senior Trainer Mentorship

Direct access to Chungsuk, Chunghae, Steve Kim, Jungshim, Brian, David, and Chris, who hold the full depth of this lineage.

Energy Master Community

Walk this path alongside a dedicated cohort of fellow practitioners. The Academy is a shared journey, not a solo one.

A Clear Path Forward

Jung Choong → Ki Jang → Shin Myung. A structured, proven framework that takes you from building your foundation to living as an Energy Master.

Your Guides

Meet the Trainers.

Senior and National Level Body & Brain trainers who will guide you through every phase of your year. Together they carry decades of lineage, dedication, and mastery.

Ilchi Lee
Founder, Body & Brain Ilchi Lee

Ilchi Lee is the founder of the Body & Brain practice and a New York Times bestselling author. Drawing from decades of study in ancient Qigong, meditation, and energy consciousness, he has dedicated his life to helping people awaken their inner energy, strengthen mind-body connections, and transform their lives. His teachings blend ancient wisdom with modern science, empowering individuals to access clarity, confidence, and personal growth.

Ilchibuko
Senior Master Ilchibuko

Ilchibuko Todd brings over 20 years of experience mastering Qi energy through SunTao Living practice and Body & Brain training. As an author and international speaker, she guides individuals to reconnect with their deepest essence and awaken their fullest potential. She believes that personal awakening and healing are the seeds from which the healing of humanity and the Earth can grow.

Jungshim
Senior Master Jungshim

Jungshim has been a Body & Brain instructor and trainer for 30 years, leading programs including Brain Management Training, Dahn Master Course, and Meditation Tours & Retreats. Through his gentle, encouraging presence, his wisdom and guidance help people recover a deep connection to their true nature and live an authentic, soul-centered life.

Chungsuk
Senior Master Chungsuk

Chungsuk has been a healer and educator with Body & Brain for more than 35 years. A master level Qigong and meditation teacher, he is known for his kindness and passion for helping people heal themselves. His expertise spans Postural Correction, DahnMuDo, Dahn Gong, and self-healing of body and mind — improving the lives of countless people from all walks of life.

Chunghae
Senior Master Chunghae

Chunghae is a national trainer with Body & Brain who has mentored students on ancient Korean philosophies and holistic health for over 35 years. She has led signature programs including Special Meditation and GaeWoon (Change Your Destiny) at Sedona Mago and Honor's Haven, and serves as a YoungGaMuDo trainer across the US.

Steve Kim
Senior Master Steve Kim

Steve Kim brings over 27 years of Brain Education teaching experience and visionary leadership in international organizations. He helped establish the Earth Citizens Organization (ECO), serves as Chief Academic Officer at the Institute of Brain Education, and certifies instructors through Life Coach and Health Coach programs as lead trainer for the Miracle Mind Workshop.

Brian
Master Brian

Brian helps people see themselves with clarity, move through fear, and reclaim ownership of their lives. With nearly two decades guiding personal transformation, he translates profound spiritual principles into grounded, practical steps — guiding people to master their minds, balance their energy, and step into the purpose they were born to live.

David
Master David

David has been teaching Body & Brain for 20 years, leading instructor training programs and events across the country and online. He has taught over 10,000 classes and served as assistant national DahnMuDo trainer for 7 years. His easygoing style makes qigong accessible at any level of experience.

Chris
Master Chris

Chris brings over ten years of Body & Brain experience, a Master's degree in Kinesiology, and 14 years as a college professor teaching exercise science. A competitive soccer coach for 20 years including the Olympic Development Program, he discovered Body & Brain during a time of high stress, and the healing he found through Qigong reshaped his career and deepened his commitment to others.

Questions

Frequently asked.

Who is eligible for the Energy Master Academy? +

The Energy Master Academy is open to graduates of Finding True Self who are ready to deepen their practice and commit to a year of intensive growth. If you haven't completed Finding True Self, please speak with your center trainer about the right next step for you.

When does the program begin? +

The program begins in August 2026. The exact start date is to be announced. Energy Masterclasses are held every other Tuesday at 8:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT. The three retreat programs can be scheduled at your convenience and based on availability throughout the year.

Does my investment include the three retreat programs? +

Yes. Your $9,000 investment includes all three core retreat programs: Gwangmyung Arrow, Gongsaeng Unki School, and Brain Management Training, as well as all bi-weekly Online Masterclasses and full replay access throughout the year.

I've already taken one or more of the core programs. Can I receive a credit? +

Yes, graduates of any of the core programs are eligible for a credit toward their Energy Master Academy investment:


  • Gwangmyung Arrow graduate  →  $8,000
  • Brain Management Training graduate  →  $5,880
  • Gongsaeng Unki School + Gwangmyung Arrow graduates  →  $4,500
  • Brain Management Training + Gwangmyung Arrow graduates  →  $4,800
  • All three programs completed  →  $1,500 for the full year of online training and Energy Master Academy graduate benefits

Contact your local Body & Brain center or email retreats@bodynbrain.com to confirm your credit and enrollment.

Is a payment plan available? +

Yes. Full investment is $9,000 paid in full. If you prefer a payment plan, the total investment is $9,500 — with a $2,000 deposit and $750 monthly payments. Contact your local Body & Brain center or email retreats@bodynbrain.com to get started.

What if I miss an Energy Masterclass? +

All live Energy Masterclasses are recorded and made available as replays. We encourage live attendance whenever possible to receive the full benefit of the group energy and the opportunity to ask questions, and your replay access means you won't miss the teaching.

Investment

Begin your year of mastery.

Regular Price: $12,900

$9,000
Save $3,900 · Limited Enrollment
  • Gwangmyung Arrow Retreat Program
  • Gongsaeng Unki School Retreat Program
  • Brain Management Training Retreat Program
  • Bi-Weekly Online Masterclasses — Every Other Tuesday
  • Full Replay Access to All Energy Masterclasses
  • Senior & National Level Trainer Mentorship
  • Energy Master Academy Graduate Benefits
  • Program Begins August 2026
Apply for the Academy

Payment plan available: $2,000 deposit + $750/month ($9,500 total)  ·  Program credits available for past graduates