Qigong Teacher Training

Become a Qigong teacher and gain the skills, confidence, and experience to share Qigong movements, meditations and philosophy in your professional or personal realm.

This 200-hour certificate training shares with you the joy of Qigong and prepares you to teach and apply the practices and principles of Qigong. No pre-requisite is required other than a commitment to learning and a desire to share these mind-body movement and meditation practices.

What You'll Learn

Qigong Movement and Meditations

In this program, you will have the opportunity to deepen in Qigong practice for self-cultivation as you also become proficient in several qigong forms, meditations and movements aimed at enhancing mind-body health, energetic alignment and spiritual development.

The specific forms you may learn and practice in this program include but are not limited to Bu Zheng Qigong, 9 Phases Qigong, 8 Brocades, Guo Lin Walking, Daoist Five Qigong, 6 Healing Sounds, YiJing Qigong and Zhan Zhuang Standing Qigong.

The course will also teach personalized Qigong prescriptions and guided visualizations (shen gong or spiritual cultivation practices) designed for energetic balancing, boundary protection, energy cultivation, personal power and clarity, as well as addressing many common health concerns such as fertility, sleep, digestion, emotional stability, mental health and more.

Qigong Foundations and Advanced Practices

Throughout this program, you will explore the theory, practices and philosophy of Qigong, including its foundational concepts, guiding principles and history, along with the practical applications, energetics and profound mind-body-spirit effects.

You will study Chinese Medicine, Five Elements, Yin and Yang theory and more as each relates to Qigong movements and meditations. You will also engage in classic Daoist texts and philosophy as well as Daoist medicinal practices and approach.

Additionally, you will understand the advantages and applications of Qigong for physical health, psycho-spiritual and mental-emotional wellness, and overall mind-body well-being. In addition, you will deepen into and practice spiritual inner-alchemy (nei-dan) practices for personal growth, universal connection, and energetic alignment.

How You'll Learn

Engaging in Qigong movement and meditation practices
Undertaking personal growth, self-study, and self-reflection exercises
Completing written assignments
Contributing to community building and group discussions
Attending lectures, demos, and Q&A sessions
Utilizing written, video, and audio resources
Reading assigned materials on Qigong practice, Chinese Medicine and Daoist theory, and scientific research

Integrating practices into your life, home, and professional settings
Designing group Qigong classes and/or individual Qigong sessions
Leading group, peer-led, and community Qigong classes
Engaging in group and individual feedback and coaching
Learning and applying teaching facilitation strategies
Developing and implementing plans for Qigong practices in your professional realm

Enrich your practice and offerings with Qigong

As a Qigong instructor leading one-on-one sessions, group classes, retreats, or seminars, formally or informally

As a coach offering clients embodied ways to access, connect and enliven their own empowerment for change

As a health care practitioner offering diagnostic assessments and recommendations to improve health and mind-body connection

As a therapist offering somatic ways to open the heart to release held emotions, listen to the body, and shift the energy of a session

As a teacher offering students a tool to embody learning and improve concentration and focus

As an activist bringing people together in a collective Qi field to unite purpose and passion

Schedule & Hours

120+ Hours of Direct Qigong Training and Coaching
200 Hours of Certificate Level Training

ACTIVITY	HOURS
25 Weekly Online Trainings	62 hours
4 In-Person/Hybrid Daylong Retreats	24 hours
Pre-Recorded Videos and Lectures	5+ hours
Qigong Demo and Training Videos	5+ hours
Peer Group Teaching and Practice Sessions	15 hours
Friday Morning Mindful Movement Qigong Sessions taught by Suzannah Stason DACM, L.Ac. CMQ	10 hours
Advanced Teacher Sessions and Q&A	6 hours
2 Individual Growth, Strategy and One-On-One Coaching Sessions with Suzannah Stason, DACM, L.Ac. CMQ	2 hours
Personal Practice, Self-Development and Self-Study	40 hours
Preparing, Designing, Promoting, and Teaching One-on-One and Group Classes Online and In-Person	40 hours

Schedule

Wednesday Online Sessions (25 Total)
- 12PM – 2:30 PM PT (3-5:30 PM ET)
- Sept 25, 2024- June 11, 2025
Saturday Hybrid Daylong Retreats
- Online or In-Person (SF, CA)
- 10 AM – 4 PM Pacific Time (1-8 PM ET)
- Dates: Nov 16, Feb 22, April 5, May 31
Check Calendar for Details
Approved for 26 CA CEUs in 2024; additional CEUs in 2025 pending

Attendance Requirement

We advocate for flexibility, encouraging this program to adapt to and suit your schedule, time, and energy. All sessions will be recorded and made available for replay. However, to maximize the benefits of the program, we recommend regular live participation, with a requirement to attend live at least 70% of scheduled class hours and a minimum of 3 daylong retreats.

Cost & Registration

Comprehensive Curriculum: Gain a deep understanding of Qigong fundamentals, theory, and practice.
Expert Instructors: Learn from seasoned Qigong teachers with extensive experience.
Flexible Learning: Online modules that fit your schedule, along with optional in-person sessions for interactive learning.
Certification: Earn a recognized and applicable certificate upon successful completion of the program.
Holistic Approach: Explore physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of Qigong for a well-rounded education.
Community Support: Join a supportive network of fellow trainees and alumni for ongoing growth and collaboration.
Practical Skills: Develop practical teaching skills and techniques to confidently lead Qigong classes and exercises.
Personal Growth: Enhance your own health and well-being through dedicated Qigong practice.

One-time payment	$4,380
Payment plan	$2,190+ 2 payments of $1,195* *includes $200 processing fee

Fall Teacher Training Begins September 25, 2024

Please fill out this Pre-Registration Interest Form if you are considering this program!

Refund policy

I have a much deeper relationship with qigong after going through the teacher training program. I have less fear about sharing Qigong with people and less imposter syndrome. I use it as a self care tool versus "going to do some qigong."

I loved the course. It was very helpful for my practice, which I have maintained for more than a decade, but this course has helped me to go deeper and brighter into its practice. I recommend this program to anyone of any age.

Suzannah is an inspired Chinese Medicine practitioner and teacher. I have studied Medical Qigong with Suzannah for 5 years and consider her my teacher for all time. I think of her as a guiding light in my life. She is thoughtful, kind, intuitive, wise, and very creative in her healing approach to both Qigong and teaching.

Michael M.

Suzannah stands out as a particularly gifted Medical Qigong teacher and practitioner. She is known for her gentle approach, keen diagnostic abilities, and healing touch. Her students and patients give her rave reviews and she has an excellent reputation in the field.

Dr. Suzanne Friedman, Founder of ACTCM Yangsheng Center for Qigong

The practice of qigong - focusing on breath, intention, and gentle movement - can seem deceptively straightforward, but I have found it — and her — to be life-changing, as well as delightfully enjoyable. It’s like opening a window that you didn’t even know was there. Suzannah is a special teacher in this way and I am grateful to have found my way to her.

Peter S.

About the Instructor

Suzannah Stason DTCM, CMQ, CQT is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine and Certified as a Medical Qigong Practitioner, Medical Qigong Therapist and Integral Qigong and Tai Chi Teacher. Her primary teachers of many years are the late Suzanne Friedman, L.Ac., DMQ (China) and Roger Jahnke, DAOM, founder of IQTTC. Suzannah is currently the Director of Medical Qigong and Adjunct Faculty at AIMC Berkeley and has been teaching and training people in Qigong since 2010.

Suzannah discovered the intricate interplay between mind and body at a young age. After earning a human biology degree from Stanford University and gaining experience in clinical research and medicine, she found her true calling in Chinese Medicine and Qigong. Suzannah is deeply committed to mind-body-spirit approaches to health, and she thrives on helping individuals achieve greater energy, clarity, and transformation in their lives.