Qigong Teacher Training 2024-2025

Welcome to the Student Portal for the Living Aligned Fall 2024 Qigong Teacher Training Program!

Here, you will find all the program materials, including handbooks, videos, links, homework assignments, discussion forums, and all handouts utilized in the program. These resources may not be shared outside of this class or reproduced without Suzannah Stason’s express permission. Thank you for honoring this.

Program Resources

ResourceDescription
Teacher Training Sample LogA sample log for you to record hours of practice teaching for your own growth as well as for your teaching certificate. Please amend as you see fit.
Sample Class ConsiderationsA list of ideas to consider when designing your sample class
Final Assignment 2025An outline of the final project for the Living Aligned Teacher Training program.
Teacher Sample Class LinksEnjoy watching and learning from your fellow colleagues in these sample classes!
*** Class Series Proposals ***A collection of your colleagues class series ideas, waivers and resources. Please add yours and update/edit as needed. Enjoy!
**Course HandbookCourse Handbook for the Qigong Teacher Training Program. Here you will find all lecture based materials, links and resources from each class, organized by class date.
**Home Practice & Reading SuggestionsFind week-by-week Qigong home practice ideas and reading suggestions. These will include movements learned in class and chapter recommendations in required and recommended books as well as outside resources.
**Group WhiteboardA google document for shared ideas, brainstorm, resources, discussion and material.
BooklistRequired and Recommended Books for Living Aligned Qigong Teacher Training Program.
Calendar 2024-2025Program Calendar for the 2024-2025 Qigong Teacher Training program. Includes scheduled seasonal breaks as well as suggested dates for peer group meetings and advanced teacher training sessions. Dates subject to change or shift as needed.
Contact List for Living Aligned 2024-2025Contact list of your fellow qigong teachers including email addresses, phone numbers and location. Please edit as needed.
Program OutlineProgram Outline for all modules and daylong retreats including the intended topics and Qigong practices covered. Course content is subject to shift or change as we go.

Module 1: Foundations of Alignment

ResourceDescription
Bu Zheng Qigong PDFOutline of the Bu Zheng Qigong from The Healer Within by Roger Janhnke, OMD
Introductory Qigong Practices PDFOutline of Introductory Qigong Practices applicable to all practices & forms
Wuji & Warm Up Qigong PDFOutline of the Wuji foundational posture and Warm-Up Qigong exercise list
Qigong For Beginners PDFOutline of the Qigong for Beginners practice by Suzanne B. Friedman, L.Ac., DMQ (China)
Qigong For Beginners VideoQigong for Beginners Video by Suzanne B. Friedman L.Ac., DMQ (China)

September 25, 2024

October 2, 2024

October 9, 2024

October 16, 2024

October 23, 2024

November 6, 2024

Module 2: Deeper Foundations of Alignment & Inner Alchemy

ResourceDescription
9 Phases Qigong Form Outline PDFOutline for 9 Phases Qigong From by Roger Janhke, DAOM
Advanced Teacher Session w/George LoyerPractice session of the 9 phases qigong form with George Loyer on 12/18/24
9 Phases Qigong Video with RogerWatch and practice the 9 Phases Qigong form with Roger Jahnke, OMD
9 Phases Qigong Video with SuzannahA practice video of the 9 Phases Qigong form with Suzannah Stason, DTCM, CMQ
9 Phases Qigong Video with MarciaWatch and practice with Marcia in this 5 minute 9 Phases Qigong practice
Healing Promise of Qi Resource PDFKey components, images and outline of the 9 Phases form and beyond from Healing Promise of Qi
Mind Focus Affirmations PDFA list of the mind focus affirmations for 9 Phases Qigong from the Healing Promise of Qi

November 20, 2024

Resource Description
Class Notes 11/20/24
Video 11/20/24

December 4, 2024

December 11, 2024

January 15, 2025

January 22, 2025

Module 3: The Five Elements

ResourceDescription
Zang Fu Qigong Form OutlineA written outline of the Daoist Five Zang Fu Qigong form
Daoist 5 ZangFu Qigong Practice VideoA video of Suzannah Stason demonstrating the Daosit 5 form, for instructional use only
Universal Principles of Qi Cultivation PDFDocument of Universal Principles of Qi Cultivation for practice
Energy Bubble Visualization PDFEnergy Bubble Visualization Practice from Heal Yourself with Qigong by Suzanne B. Friedman
Wu Zang 5 Element Boundary Practice Meditation PDFWu Zang 5 Element Boundary Practice Meditation Shen Gong Practice as taught by Suzanne B. Friedman
Daylong 2/22/25 Video
Five Spirit Healing – Summaries from Five Spirits BookExcerpts from Five Sprits by L. Dechar on the healing and cultivation of each of the five organ spirits.

February 12, 2025

February 26, 2025

March 12, 2025

Module 4: Self-Healing: Physical Power & Inner Strength

ResourceDescription
Outline of the Eight Brocades (PDF)Outline of the Eight Brocades Qigong form
Short Panda Video of the Eight BrocadesA YouTube hosted 1 minute Eight Brocade Panda demonstration video
Ba Duan Jin Videos by the CHQAEight Brocades Videos published by the Chinese Health Qigong Association
Eight Brocades Video with Suzanne FriedmanA Video of Eight Brocades Qigong with Suzanne Friedman, L.Ac, DMQ (China)
Eight Brocades Practice Video with Suzannah StasonA practice video of the Eight Brocades Qigong form with Suzannah Stason

March 19, 2025

March 26, 2025

April 30, 2025

Resource Description
Advanced Teacher Session with Lumi 4/23/25 Special class with Lumi McKrill, Qigong Teacher and Medical Qigong Practitioner on April 23, 2025
Video 4/30/25

Module 5: Qigong Prescriptions

ResourceDescription
Qigong Universal PrinciplesA document of the Qigong principles for practice by Tsung Hwa Jou
Gou Lin Walking QigongAn article about the Practice and history of Guo Lin Anti-Cancer Walking Qigong
Qigong Prescriptions ConsiderationsAn outline of prescriptions questions as you design qigong workout and exercise sets
Qigong Prescription List (By Organ)A resource list of Qigong exercises organized by the five element organs.
Marketing Insights by Health Action SynergiesAn outline of six key principles of persuasion for marketing purposes.
Waiver ExamplesTwo consent/waiver examples for class use - please make it your own!
Trauma Informed PracticesA resource for Trauma-Informed Practices for Postsecondary Education.
Business Strategies for Qi CultivationA resource for key strategies to grow your qigong offerings.

May 7, 2025

Resource Description
Video 5/7/25
Class Notes 5/7/25

May 14, 2025

May 21, 2025

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Video 5/21/25

May 28, 2025

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Homework 5/28/25
Video 5/28/25

June 4, 2025

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Class Video 6/4/25

June 11, 2025

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