Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome!

    • Download your Manual & See the recommended Viewing Schedule (Weeks 1-2)

  • 2

    Week 1-2: Theory, Philosophy & Practice of Qigong 气功

    • Part 1: What is Qi? Qigong's roots in TCM

    • Part 2: 3 Elixir Fields Dantian 丹田 & 3 Treasures 三宝

    • Welcome to the Theory & Philosophy of Qigong

    • History & Types of Qigong

    • 3 Tenets of Qigong

    • Benefits & Safety of Qigong

    • Yinyang 阴阳 Theory
  • 3

    Week 1-2: Fundamental Qigong Practices - Warm ups

    • Welcome to Qigong Warm-ups

    • Practice: Joint Releases & Emptying coat sleeves

    • Practice: Qigong Shaking

    • Practice: Meridian Tapping

    • Practice: Clapping practice

    • Practice: Spinal Cord Breathing

  • 4

    Week 1-2: Fundamental Qigong Practices - 5 Standalone Forms

    • Welcome to Complete / Standalone Qigong Forms

    • Practice: Looking for Moon & Sea

    • Practice: Microcosmic orbit & Macrocosmic orbit

    • Practice: Holding Earth & Sky

    • Practice: Holding the Taiji

    • Practice: 45 min Warm up & Standalone Practices
  • 5

    Week 3-4: Qigong & Chinese Medicine Theory

    • Viewing schedule & Homework

    • Part 1: 5 Moving Forces (Elements)

    • Part 2: Meridians & Yin Yang Theory

    • Key Meridian points for Qigong

    • Meridian Clock

    • TCM's San Jiao 三焦 / Triple Heater

    • Location of 12 Meridians in your body
  • 6

    Week 3-4: Sequencing Qigong & Yoga

    • Fundamental Concepts in Qigong

    • Class Themes & Sequences
  • 7

    Week 3-4: Breath, Movement & Meditation

    • Qigong Breathing: Abdominal breathing & Taoist Reverse breathing

    • Daoist Inner Smile Practice (Audio)

    • Seated Microcosmic Orbit Meditation (Audio)

    • Standing Meditation (Embrace the Tree)

    • Integrating Qigong & TCM philosophy in your practice/classes (I)

    • Integrating Qigong in your Yoga practice / classes (II)
  • 8

    BONUS: Q&A Sessions

    • Q&A Session (Sequencing) (From 4th May 2022)

    • Q&A Sequencing Qi Gong in Yoga Classes

    • Q&A Session (Sequencing & Teaching) 31 Jan 2024

    • Q&A Session (Language & Integrating Qigong) 28 Feb 2024

    • Q&A Session (Teaching Qigong & Meridian Clock) 27 March 2024
  • 9

    Certification Exam / Assignment

    • Part I: Integrating Qigong with Yoga

    • Part II: Sequencing Exercise

    • Part III: Quiz