Qigong Teacher Training
Approved - Endorsed - Awarded

If you're looking for a qigong school deeply rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, professionally accredited, and grounded in both clinical experience and teaching excellence - the Chris Handbury School of Qigong is one of the UK’s most respected providers. With options for beginners, experienced practitioners, and aspiring instructors, it offers both personal well-being and professional development.
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Would you like help exploring beginner classes, upcoming course dates, or 1:1 professional training?
Get in touch for a chat today! 01453 828000

Next Instructor Course Starts September 2026
Closing Date for Applications is July 31st 2026

You're in good hands
In 2024 Our School of Qigong received the highest award as a training provider from CIMPSA. We have now been invited into the CIMSPA Academy, which houses the top education providers within the health, wellness and fitness industry.
At this time, we are the only approved and endorsed provider for Qigong. (No pressure!)

Grab a cuppa!

Grab yourself a nice cuppa and have a read of the information below and see if it fits for you. There's lots to find out about when you are deciding what school or teacher to train with. Hopefully you'll feel our school can support your journey and development.
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Click the 'Your Learning Journey' button, if you'd like to see more info about the course and costs involved to complete the course.

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CHSQ Recognised Partners & Regulation Standards

Next course starts September 2026
Closing Date for Applications is July 31st 2026

If you would like to join the next course, please email and we'll send you a course prospectus and details.

Training From £80 Per Month

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Find out more about our endorsement with The Charted Institute for the Management of Sports and Physical Activities

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Student Feedback from the Ba Duan Jin Foundation Course.

"I was looking for an instructor with a great depth of experience coupled with a friendly approach and Chris fit the bill."

​"If you are looking to become an instructor or simply to further your knowledge in Qigong then you don't need to look elsewhere."

"Chris is very thorough in his teaching and provides the perfect level of support and encouragement throughout the course, whilst making it an enjoyable and enlightening experience."
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"The pace and structure of the course is also excellent for those having to juggle busy lives and when Chris weaves his magic, Qigong becomes part of your life without you realising it."

​"I had many reasons for choosing this course, the main one being the flexibility of learning from home and it being CIMSPA approved. I am very keen to get a recognised qualification and set up things properly. I had spoken to Christopher a couple of times before making my decision and felt comfortable with him as a tutor and felt he was very knowledgeable."

​"I find the 1:1 training very useful as it helps me to know how I am doing and Christopher can correct things and gives helpful advice. I also find the tutorial videos very useful especially when you are first learning movements or a new movement gets added"

​"Christopher is helpful, friendly and enthusiastic which helps, especially when you are unsure of yourself or just starting out as a beginner."

​"This course has been very enjoyable. I have thoroughly enjoyed it. I look forward to continuing to improve and progress throughout the time left."

"​Price was good. Duration is realistic, I was not interested in becoming and instant Qigong instructor, quality of learning needs time"

​"Course is everything I had hoped for authentic training, practical and realistic"

"​When I was shopping around for a Qigong instructor course I encountered a variety of offers.
Chris is ahead of the curve, he has been training for over 20 years. He practices TCM to the paying public. He developed his knowledge through overcoming personal trauma and training under top people including Tony Dove who trained under master Lam, so Chris is authentic"

Why train with CHSQ?

​Recognised Standards

​Our training standards have been endorsed by The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity. CIMSPA are the leading representative in the industry.

​Training meets the 2022 standards set out by CIMSPA and The Tai & Qigong Union for Great Britain.

Practitioner Insurance can be arranged with Holistic Insurance Services for Non-CIMSPA Members where required.

​Continued Development

To maintain learning standards, all representatives are required to complete annual training. We all continue to develop our skills through private and academic training.
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CHSQ Instructors are required to maintain high levels of practice and dedication.

We offer additional complementary training options for spinal health, balance training, seated exercise and pain relief.

Experience
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Principle Instructor, Christopher Handbury has been studying Qigong and Chinese Medicine for nearly 20 years and teaching Qigong to the public since 2010.
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He is a fully qualified practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, Qigong and a Tui Na Musculo-Skeletal therapist with Sports Injury & Rehabilitation Training.

He runs a successful medical clinic in South Gloucestershire, England.

Your Qigong learning Journey
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Knowledge, Flexibility & Support

​1:1 Personal Tuition

You will receive personal tuition and guidance during your training with CHSQ.
1:1 training excels at meeting the needs of the learner.

​This creates a unique learning journey with minimal distractions and more individual attention. It just fits, when you need it most.

​Online Flexibility

CHSQ understands that life is busy and being able to arrange your training around your family and lifestyle means you can all grow a successful career and enjoy it too.
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You can arrange your online meetings to suit your life plans and current job duties.  

​Supportive Learning

We are here when you need us!
CHSQ designed a course that enables you to feel confident as your learn the amazing new skills.
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Social media groups, video tutorials, email support and online meetings are with you every step of the way.

​We want you to succeed!

Click below to discover more about your learning journey, what you'll learn and how to book.

your learning journey

Future Skills and Development
we have a range of opportunities for our instructors and the public to develop their skills and learn ways to improve health through our progressive 1:1 tuition, courses and workshops.

Additional Training

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. They 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
• Zhan Zhuang 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.