Qigong & Traditional Chinese Medicine Fundamentals for Yoga Teachers 气功与中医基础瑜伽导师培训班

This Yoga Alliance accredited CE-training for Yoga Teachers spread over 3 Saturdays (12, 19, 26 June 21') will support you with an understanding of the fundamentals of Qigong (气功) and Traditional Chinese Medicine (中医) so you may begin to incorporate these within your personal practice and the Yoga classes you teach for better balance, health and vitality. 

SCHEDULE: Combination of Zoom livestream & self-paced recorded lectures

• Sat 12, 19, 26 June: LIVE on Zoom 09:30 - 11:30 EST (New York) | 15:30 - 17:30 CET (Europe)

• Sun 13 - 18, 20 - 25 June: 14 hrs of recorded lecture videos, viewed at your own time (self-paced) over 12 days (Approx. 1hr daily)

• Sat 31 July: Optional 1hr post training Q&A LIVE on Zoom 

This post-training Q&A is optional. This allows you a month to digest & work with the material. Any questions you might have following the training can be addressed at this time. 

09:30 - 10:30 EST (New York) | 15:30 - 16:30 CET (Europe) 

This training accounts for 20 CEUs with Yoga Alliance USA. To receive certification you will have to submit your homework (~1.5 - 2hrs) by 4 July Sunday 23:59 CET

Introduction to Theory, philosophy & practice of Qigong

• History & Philosophy of Qigong 气功 & how Qigong differs from Taiji 太极
• How Qigong relates to Taoism, I Ching (易经) & Tao Te Ching (道德经)
• Types of Qigong & differences 
• Bioenergetics of Qigong from Eastern & Western perspectives 
• Benefits of Qigong & precautions 
• 3 Fundamental Qigong concepts

Qigong & Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Fundamentals

• How Qigong relates to Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)
• Yin Yang 阴阳 Philosophy & the 5 Elements 五行
• The 3 Treasures, 4 Vital Substances & how they relate to your Qigong practice
• Meridian Theory & Qigong 
• 20 Meridian Channels 经络, 3 Elixir Fields Dantian 丹田, Meridian Clock
  
• Key Meridian Points 穴位 for Self-acupressure

Qigong & Yoga

• Drawing parallels & distinctions between Yoga & Qigong
• Integrating Qigong in your Yoga practice
  
• Qigong practices suitable for integrating with Yoga, including warm-ups, stances, standing meditation, moving stances
• Intentional & Intelligent sequencing of Qigong in Yoga
  
• Framework & best practices for integrating Qigong in your Yoga classes
• How to approach introducing Qigong to your students 

ELIGIBILITY

This training for certified Yoga teachers who are interested to explore Qigong and Traditional Chinese Medicine, including beginners. No prior experience in Qigong is necessary. 

TUITION

• Program tuition: €599 (~US$729)
• Limited to 6 spots only, registration closes 9/6 23:59 CET
  
• Fee includes Digital manual, live sessions, prerecorded lectures & 2 weeks recording access after

TERMS & CONDITIONS: 

• Full certification & CEUs will be given only upon 100% attendance for this training.

• Once full payment is made, no refund will be given. If you are unable to attend due to an emergency you may appoint a replacement before the training begins.

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TESTIMONIALS: 

Wenlin Tan 陈文琳

E-RYT 200, RYT 500, YACEP Yoga Alliance USA.

Wenlin has been studying movement since she was 9, and teaching since 2016. She is known for her unique style, Qigong Flow, that integrates eastern philosophy, Qigong and Yoga. A native Chinese speaker born and bred in Singapore, this training is informed by Wenlin's continued training with various teachers, including Dr Becky Chen of Mahota Clinic, Dr Wang Xun of the Singapore College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Singapore, Master Chungliang Al Huang, Master Shi Yi-Heng, Mimi Kuo-Deemer and Daisy Lee.