200 Hour Integral Qigong and Tai Chi Teacher Training Curriculum

Training Module: Integral Qigong and Tai Chi™ Forms -- 105 Hours

Vitality Enhancement Method (Bu Zheng Qigong) -- The Healer Within Methods -- Medical Qigong for the Mainstream:

5 Movement Methods
5 Breath Methods
15 Self Massage
3 Meditation

The Ten Phases of Qi Cultivation and Mastery -- Essential Principles of Integral Qigong™:

Discover Qi
Gather Qi
Circulate Qi
Purify Qi
Direct Qi
Conserve Qi
Store Qi
Transform Qi
Dissolve in Qi
Transmit Qi

Integral Qigong and Tai Chi Forms:

Tai Chi Qigong
Tai Chi Easy™
Tendon Changing
Marrow Washing
Spontaneous Qigong

Simple Qigong Healing Methods

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 & Delivery
Assessing Individual Needs and Learning Styles
Communications
Experiential Language
Giving and Receiving Feedback

Training Module: Anatomy, Physiology and Kinesiology -- 22 Hours

Effects, Benefits, andContraindications for all Qigong Postures, Breath practices, massage and meditation
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

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

Training Module: Practicum -- 17 Hours

Personal Practice
Keeping a Journal
Composing Several Brief Written Assignments
Practice Teaching
Practice Leading
Giving Lectures and Demonstrations
Self Evaluation
Co-Mentoring

Training Module: Professional Practices -- 11 Hours

Marketing & Enrolling
Networking with Hospitals and the Medical Community
Networking with Other
Professionals & Related Organizations
Building Community
Membership in Teacher Organizations
Certification from National Qigong Association
Selecting Future Trainings
Insurance & Liabilities
Room Specifications
Code of Ethics

For more about Tai Chi Easy™ please see TaiChiEasy.org.