Become a Qigong Teacher
If you would like to learn how to share the benefits of Qigong with others,
earn a regular income and learn how to teach qigong, I can help you.
Christopher Handbury
earn a regular income and learn how to teach qigong, I can help you.
Christopher Handbury
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Help Yourself
The journey to becoming a successful Qigong Instructor starts right here with you! Before you can teach you must experience the art of Qigong personally and reconnect the body and mind. |
Help Others
Now that you have the foundations and reconnected your body and mind through personal practice, you can share your knowledge and skills to help others improve their health and happiness. |
Earn an Income
Helping others by Teaching Qigong is a very rewarding way to earn an extra income. Offering regular weekly classes can really help add some financial support to every day life an additional form of income. |
What you will learn while training.
Each student will receive training in a classical and authentic form of the Ba Duan Jin (Eight Brocades) How to adapt the practice for different students and how to work out a regular class schedule.
This includes:
Theory includes:
1:1 Training is always the best way to learn
Our Instructor Training is mostly 1:1 private training. We are not a large franchised or commercial school, but we are long term dedicated students and teachers with extensive knowledge, passing on authentic skills as those have done before us. This is the way.
This way, you get the very best tuition and personal attention. Sometimes where students are at the same level or happy to train together in small groups we arrange this where needed.
We want to develop effective and professional Instructors that meet our high standards of training and practices so individual attention is always the preferred way of learning.
On completion, successful students will be able to gain Instructor Insurance for public teaching.
Please Be Mindful
We do not accept students without a genuine interest in Qigong and healing arts . To be able to teach others you must have the correct knowledge, care and skillset in place. Becoming a teacher is a great task and equally rewarding responsibility. Teachers must be of good character, honourable and respectful.
Qigong is not just an exercise system. It is the study or human energy (Qi) and dedication through effort (Gong) that makes it a powerful art of healing.
Each student will receive training in a classical and authentic form of the Ba Duan Jin (Eight Brocades) How to adapt the practice for different students and how to work out a regular class schedule.
This includes:
- Basic preparation and warm-up set.
- The main eight movements of the Ba Duan Jin.
- A short set for closing and finishing your practice.
- Variations for the elderly or injured.
- Seated BDJ for those less mobile.
- Developing a daily personal practice.
Theory includes:
- Basic Anatomy and Physiology.
- 5 Element theory and applications
- Relationships of the internal organs and the emotions.
- What conditions or injuries benefit from each posture.
- How to use the Ba Duan Jin for health and wellbeing.
- Cautions and Safe Practice for teaching public classes.
1:1 Training is always the best way to learn
Our Instructor Training is mostly 1:1 private training. We are not a large franchised or commercial school, but we are long term dedicated students and teachers with extensive knowledge, passing on authentic skills as those have done before us. This is the way.
This way, you get the very best tuition and personal attention. Sometimes where students are at the same level or happy to train together in small groups we arrange this where needed.
We want to develop effective and professional Instructors that meet our high standards of training and practices so individual attention is always the preferred way of learning.
On completion, successful students will be able to gain Instructor Insurance for public teaching.
Please Be Mindful
We do not accept students without a genuine interest in Qigong and healing arts . To be able to teach others you must have the correct knowledge, care and skillset in place. Becoming a teacher is a great task and equally rewarding responsibility. Teachers must be of good character, honourable and respectful.
Qigong is not just an exercise system. It is the study or human energy (Qi) and dedication through effort (Gong) that makes it a powerful art of healing.
Training Requirements - New Students
1. Each student must submit a diary of 100 personal training sessions over a minimum of 12 months and within 18 months.
This duration provides the minimal time for personal experience to grow and the body to develop in the correct manner.
2. Complete a practical assessment and successfully demonstrate the teaching of a 4 x 45-minute classes to the public.
Teaching others is an art in itself and develops over time. The initial assessment aims to help with this transition and answer any questions that arise for new teacher/students.
3. Complete a 2 hour written exam of not less than 40 questions under supervision.
Having a basic understanding of Qi Theory, TCM and Anatomy and Physiology really help with the deeper understanding on Qigong and the human body and mind. This is an endless journey of learning so it pays to have the correct foundation to start with.
4. Provide a current and valid on-site first aid certificate.
This is generally good practice, but not essential. This must be arranged by the students during the training process. There are many local venues that provide this training, some for very little cost. It gives confidence to students and venues if you have safety experience when needed.
Course Requirement for Completion
Contact Tuition 10 Hours min
Home Study 100 Hours min
Supervised Practical 4 Hours
Training Requirements - Existing Students
If you are an existing student attending public classes or private tuition you can request to take instructor training or level 1 when you feel ready. Please discuss this with your Instructor.
Student support through your training
- With the advances in digital meetings ,many of the requirements can be submitted via video or Skype which makes it great for distance learning or those who cannot attend regular 1:1 sessions.
- Email support is offered during your training top answer your questions.
- Students will have access to the online video platform where there are over 20+ videos to help with your home practice.
- A student reference book is included that contains all the information you need for the practice and the exam process.
- Each student will be fully insured while training so that when it comes to teaching classes for your qualification you are already covered.
Our ultimate goal is to produce confident, knowledgeable and skilled Qigong teachers that represent the authentic skills of the teachers before us.
What happens after you have completed your training?
Once you have completed your training you will be presented with a Ba Duan Jin Instructor Certificate that will enable you to gain insurance to teach public classes.
Building classes your way... or with us.
From here you can go onto arrange your own classes or groups of students or become an associate teacher of the school and we will help you set up classes and support your teacher journey.
Associate Teachers are required to complete 6 hours 1:1 training each year to maintain current skillsets and training.
Further training & experience... the choice is yours.
Completing your level 1 training is just the beginning of a fruitful and enlightening journey of self healing. for those wishing to extend their experience there are many other options to excel in this field.
In addition to the Ba Daun Jin Level 1 there are the following skillsets or teacher add-ons. These are provided in either 1:1 or workshop formats. The help to broaden your personal development and also benefit extra skills for your class students.
- Spinal Dynamic Healing - a floor based system for self healing and pain relief
- Walking Qigong - A set of structured walking methods that help with balance, awareness and postural health.
- 5 Element Qigong Set - A personal 5 movement Qigong set.
- Moving Ba Duan Jin Set - An active version of BDJ
- Lam Ba Duan Jin - Master Lam Kam Chuen BDJ
- Zhan Zhaung Qigong - Standing Qigong for internal power and self healing
- How to Treat Neck Pain - A 45 minute self massage system for treating neck pain a stress related tension
- Tui Na Self Massage - Learning the major energy points for self treatment
- Treatment of others - Tui Na Massage and 5 Element Theory/Nutrition for better health and wellbeing.
- Additional Qigong sets and warm-ups for Instructors. Four Breaths, Swaying Tree, Cloud Hands, Extended warm up, 36 Move Active Set, etc.
Paying for your training
- Payments for the training are usually paid in two instalments.
- A 50% payment is paid when you start training and another 50% after the first 3 months.
- Exam payments are made separately when booking an exam date.
- Those students who become associate teachers working as representatives do not pay for the exam process.
- On-site visits are arranged as and when required.
Cost for Instructor Training
As each student has a different learning pattern cost vary depending on time needed to complete the stages for examination.
A basic cost for a new students tuition is £1000.00 + Examination fees £600 (based on 10 hours training, 4 x practical class examinations and a written exam)
Existing students may not require as much 1:1 tuition and only the exam process. Other may need more tuition or require an on-site assessment. In some cases a written exam may need retaking or refreshing.
Conclusion
As ambassadors for qigong and the healing arts we will do our best to provide the highest standards of training and support for future training and self development.
We do not offer certification without personal 1:1 assessments.
Becoming a valid Qigong Instructor requires personal tuition and guidance.
Contact assessment will take place in Stonehouse, South Gloucestershire, UK. On-site visits can be arranged at an extra cost to be decided as required.
Please get in touch if you would like to start your professional Qigong journey. Click the 'get in touch' Email button below