Training Module & Hours |
Curriculum |
Integral Qigong and Tai Chi™
Forms
105 Hours
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Vitality Enhancement Method (Bu Zheng Qigong) The Healer Within
Methods - Medical Qigong for the Mainstream
- 5 Movement Methods
- 5 Breath Methods
- 15 Self Applied Massage Methods
- 3 Meditation, Visualization, and Relaxation Methods
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Ten Phases of Qi Cultivation and Mastery: Essentials
of Integral Qigong™
- Discover Qi
- Gather Qi
- Circulate Qi
- Purify Qi
- Direct Qi
- Conserve Qi
- Store Qi
- Transform Qi
- Dissolve in Qi
- Transmit Qi
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Integral Qigong and Tai Chi Forms
- Tai Chi Qigong
- Tai Chi Easy™
- Seven Precious Gestures
- Tendon Changing
- Marrow Washing
- Spontaneous Qigong
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Simple Qigong Healing Methods |
Teaching Methodology
23 Hours
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- How to Teach to Beginners
- Do’s and Don’ts
- Leading versus Teaching
- Sequencing for Different Effects
- Designing 8 Week Courses for Beginners/Intermediates
- Establishing a Community Practice Session
- Finding your Personal Style in Content and Delivery
- Assessing Individual Needs and Learning Styles
- Communications
- Experiential Language
- Giving and Receiving Feedback
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Anatomy, Physiology and Kinesiology
22 Hours
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- Effects, Benefits, and Contraindications of Qigong and Tai Chi Practice
- Basics of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Physiologic mechanisms triggered by Qigong and Tai Chi
- Physiology of Stress Reflex and Relaxation Response
- Postural Alignment
- Muscle Physiology
- Qi channels, Energy Storage Centers and Comparison of the Yoga Chakras
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Philosophy, Psychology, and Lifestyle
22 Hours
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- Comparative Qigong Systems: Medical, Daoist, Buddhist, Martial
- Western Psycho-Spiritual Principles
- Western Qigong Systems: Feldenkrais, Pilates, Somatics, Trager, Applied Kinesiology
- Teaching as a Spiritual Practice
- Qigong Classics of Daoism and Buddhism
- Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras
- Assisting Students in Personal Evolution
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- Personal Practice
- Keeping a Journal
- Composing Several Brief Written Assignments
- Practice Teaching
- Practice Leading
- Giving Lectures and Demonstrations
- Self Evaluation
- Co-Mentoring
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Professional Practices
10 Hours
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- Marketing and Enrolling
- Networking with Hospitals and the Medical Community
- Networking with Other
Professionals and Related Organizations
- Building Community
- Membership in Teacher Organizations
- Certification from National Qigong Association
- Selecting Future Trainings
- Insurance and Liabilities
- Room Specifications
- Code of Ethics
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