Qigong Teacher Training

This unique 200-hour Qigong Teacher Training offers an in-depth and practical exploration of Qigong movement, meditation, Daoist philosophy, and Chinese medicine. Through personal practice, experiential learning, and guided mentorship, you’ll develop skills that support your own health, growth, and alignment while learning how to share these teachings with others.

Whether you are called to teach professionally or simply want to deepen your understanding of Qigong and its application in everyday life, this training provides a strong foundation in the principles, practices, and wisdom of this ancient healing art.

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Enrich your practice and offerings with Qigong

As a movement 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 healthcare practitioner offering 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 an intuitive, teacher or facilitator offering tools for embodiment, grounding and expansion

As a community collaborator or activist bringing people together in a collective Qi field

What You'll Learn

Qigong Movement & Meditation

At the heart of this training is a deep commitment to personal practice and self-cultivation. Through regular engagement with Qigong movement, meditation, breathwork, and energetic practices, you will develop greater vitality, resilience, self-awareness, and trust in yourself. Many students find that alongside improved health and well-being, they experience greater confidence, clarity, groundedness, and a stronger connection to their purpose and authentic voice.

Throughout the program, you will become proficient in a variety of traditional Qigong forms including Bu Zheng Qigong, 9 Phases Qigong, Eight Brocades, Guo Lin Walking Qigong, Daoist Five Qigong, Zhan Zhuang Standing Practice, and other introductory and advanced practices and techniques.

You will also learn how to work with personalized Qigong prescriptions, guided meditations, and shen gong (spiritual cultivation) practices that support energetic balance, healthy boundaries, emotional regulation, inner strength, and personal transformation. These tools can be applied to common concerns such as stress, sleep, digestion, fertility, mental health, emotional well-being, and overall vitality, while providing a framework for lifelong growth and self-development.

Qigong Foundations & Philosophy

This training offers a rich exploration of the foundations of Qigong, including its history, philosophy, theory, and practical application. You will study the core principles that guide Qigong practice, including Chinese medicine, Five Element theory, Yin and Yang, the flow of qi, and the relationship between movement, mind, breath and health.

Drawing from both classical wisdom and modern application, we will explore Daoist philosophy, key texts, and practices that support living with greater balance, resilience, and alignment. You will gain a deeper understanding of how Qigong can be used to support physical health, emotional well-being, mental clarity, spiritual growth, and personal transformation.

As the training progresses, you will also be introduced to more advanced energetic and inner cultivation practices, including aspects of Daoist inner alchemy (nei dan). These practices are designed to deepen self-awareness, strengthen connection to self and nature, cultivate personal power and presence, and support a more embodied experience of living in alignment with the Dao. And as you deepen these skills for yourself, you can discover how you might share them in your work, life or community.

How You'll Learn

Engaging in Qigong movement, meditation, and self-cultivation practices
Deepening knowledge through lectures, demonstrations, videos, and peer learning
Individualized coaching and mentorship sessions with Suzannah Stason, DTCM
Reading and study materials exploring Qigong, Chinese Medicine, Daoist philosophy, and relevant scientific research
Peer practice groups, teaching opportunities, and constructive feedback sessions
Reflective writing, journaling prompts, self-inquiry, and independent study to support personal growth and integration

Integrating Qigong practices into your daily life, relationships, home, and professional work
Creating sustainable routines and meaningful rituals that support ongoing growth and embodiment
Designing and leading group Qigong classes, workshops, and individualized Qigong prescriptions and experiences
Developing practical teaching, facilitation, and leadership skills to confidently guide others
Creating and implementing a personalized plan for bringing Qigong into your professional field, community, or area of service
Building confidence in sharing Qigong in ways that are authentic, impactful, and aligned with your unique strengths and vision

Schedule & Hours

200 Hours Certificate Training

120+ Hours of Direct Qigong Training and Coaching

Next Training Begins September 23, 2026

ACTIVITY	HOURS
26 Weekly Online Trainings Wednesdays 1:30-3:45 PT	60 hours
4 In-Person or Online Daylong Trainings Saturdays 10-4pm PT Nov 14, 2026 · Feb 20 · Mar 27 · May 15, 2027	24 hours

Advanced Teacher Sessions	4 hours
Qigong Demonstration and Training Videos	10 hours
Optional Friday Morning Mindful Movement Qigong with Suzannah Stason	10 hours
Peer Practice Group Sessions	10 hours
One-On-One Coaching Sessions with Suzannah Stason	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

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Wednesdays 1:30-3:45pm PT
~ Online, Recorded
Saturdays 10-4pm PT
~ In-Person or Online, Recorded

Program Calendar

ATTENDANCE

We encourage flexibility and honor the realities of life, energy, and capacity. All sessions will be recorded and available for replay. To support a cohesive learning experience and ensure meaningful participation, we ask that you attend at least 70% of the live class hours and a minimum of 3 daylong sessions.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

This course has been approved by the California Acupuncture Board, Provider Number 1590, for 50+ hours of continuing education, NCCAOM Credits Pending. **Please let us know your CEU needs upon registration.

Cost & Registration

Comprehensive Curriculum: Gain a deep understanding of Qigong fundamentals, theory, and practice.
Expert Instructor: Learn from a seasoned Qigong teacher with extensive experience and her advanced students.
Flexible Learning: Online modules that fit your schedule, along with optional in-person sessions for interactive learning.
Teaching Certificate: Earn a recognized and applicable Living Aligned Qigong Teacher 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.

Program Calendar

One-time payment	$4,760
Payment plan	3 payments of $1.655 ($205 processing fee)

Registration is Open

Next Training Begins
Wednesday, September 23, 2026

REGISTRATION STEPS:

1. Please fill out this application
2. Book a discovery call with Suzannah here
3. Submit payment using a link below

Refund Policy

Nice to meet teacher and community of mellow but dedicated practitioners who follow her kindly, supportive manner and enjoy qi gong. Her spirit is warm and thoughtful as a teacher. -MI

Suzannah is a very kind and patient teacher with a lot of humility and self effacement in her approach. She doesn’t portray herself as a “know at all”, but is continuing to grow like the rest of us in her class. Suzannah also shares her own experiences and insights and presents areas of study in the form of books, research articles, and online resources if we want to dig deeper into a particular aspect of qigong. -MM

This course allowed me to deepen my relationship with qigong and feel confident to share it with my clients and community. Qigong feels like an integral part of my practice and life now, and the teachings are becoming more integrated as I practice teaching in the world. -HS

The program gave me structure and materials in order to have the confidence to share the teachings with others, and enough practice to model the movements, if not perfectly, but at least from the heart. -DL

This Qigong class has added a whole new level to my spiritual practice. I’ve leaned not only the sequences but even more so, connecting with Qi/life force energy at a deep level within my body and my life. -SM

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.