Comprehensive Tai Chi Qigong (Instructor) Training Course

Tai Chi Qigong Shibashi is one of the most popular styles of qigong around the world because it is effective and easy to learn.  The demand for tai chi qigong instructors is increasing as baby boomers start to age and as more people become aware of the benefits of qigong.
 
In this course, students will learn:

• all 3 major types of qigong, namely the moving qigong, standing qigong and sitting qigong. The first set of Shibashi, the Wuji & Taiji Stances and the basic Internal Alchemy technique will be taught respectively for each type.  Time will be devoted to Individual form correction;

• the theory of qi and the health benefits of qigong from both Eastern and Western perspectives;

• the details surrounding and reasoning behind each qigong movement;

• abdominal and reverse breathing techniques;

• about the physiological changes when one enters qigong mode (as seen on biofeedback machines);

• about the feelings to be expected after practicing qigong and the meaning behind each of these feelings and

• about the common mistakes students make when practicing Shibashi.

By the end of the course, students will know how to:

• check if others are relaxed by assessing their physical and mental state;

• maximize the benefits of Shibashi by adding extra elements to certain movements;

• incorporate some simple yet powerful stances into Shibashi;

• increase their sensitivity to qi;

• modify movements when teaching seniors and those with special needs;

• create a qi field to magnify the benefits of group practice and

• detect and defend themselves from sick qi.

Even though the theme of this training course focuses on Shibashi, the knowledge obtained from and skills developed during this course could be applied to many different styles of qigong.  Those that do not intend to teach but would like to make qigong a part of their lives will find this course very useful.

Date: October 17 - 18, 2009
Time: Saturday 9am - 5pm; Sunday 9am - 5pm
Location: Shiatsu School of Canada, 547 College Street (3 blocks west of Bathurst Street), Toronto, Ontario, Canada (free parking available on nearby streets)

Comprehensive Tai Chi Qigong Training Course:
Tuition: US$220 or CA$240
Prerequisite: None
Recommended reading materials: Tai Chi Qigong Shibashi instruction manual
Spaces are limited.  Click on one of the following links to register:
 

US$220
CA$240

Comprehensive Tai Chi Qigong Instructor Training Course:
Tuition: US$260 or CA$280
Prerequisite: Students be familiar with the concepts of qi and qigong. Students should be able to recall and perform all 18 movements of Shibashi (video and instruction manual of Shibashi are available at the forum for free download)
Examination:
A) Perform the first set of Shibashi
B) Demonstrate the different techniques learned during the course

An instructor certificate will be issued to those who successfully passed the exam.  Graduates have the option of listing their names and contact information on the instructor page alongside other qualified tai chi qigong instructors worldwide.

Spaces are limited.  Click on one of the following links to register:
 

US$260
CA$280

*A spot may be held with the payment of a $100 deposit. Please send a cheque to:

75 Beck Drive
Markham, ON  L3P 5J1
Canada
Payable to: Wing Cheung

The balance is due on the first day of the workshop.  The deposit is non-refundable.  The deposit may be used towards another workshop for those who cancel a week prior to the first class.

*Students may repeat courses for half of the original price.