Here you can find some of the comments and experiences from previous participants in the Small Universe 200 Hour Instructor Certification Program. There are some videos where you can listen to participants talk about different aspects of their experiences, and if you scroll down you can also find some written comments.
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– Sebastian Galbraith-Helps (Sebas)
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Its been an amazing experience and I’m looking forward to continuing my learning.
– Lynn Crescens Smith
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One of the best decision I made in my life was to get my Small Universe qigong using John as a mentor. The class is extreamly well laid out and it is clear what you need to be working on each week. The weekly synchronous meetings provide a sense of community as well as opportunity to ask questions and share experiences with others. John is so knowledgeable and passionate about qigong, which intensified my own motivations and enthusiasm. But the most profound thing for me were the significant changes that I experienced throughout the completion of the course . The motivation behind starting with qigong was to improve my wellness and help my body deal with an autoimmune disorder. However, in the process of the practicing I have noticed not only physical, but also emotional and mental benefits. Physically, qigong allows me to make my body more flexible and improve range of motion. I also have improved overall vitality, where I do not experience much tiredness on a daily basis. Emotionally, qigong has given me a way to deal with anxiety and being not only more aware of what emotions I am experiencing but also regulating them. Mentally, I feel much more focused in all areas of my life.
– Iva Katzarska-Miller
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I have nothing put praise for John how he taught the course. I was worried about doing it online but with the q and a time every week made it did feel like I was part of a learning group even though I wasn’t meeting anyone in person and it was good to hear other peoples experiences and questions.
John was also very helpful and prompt with answering emails.
He provided lots of interesting theory and video’s that we can still go back to and watch.
Personally I felt a lot better in myself because of practicing Qigong it definitely clears and calms the mind and body.
I would recommend john’s course to anyone who wants to start or expand their knowledge into Qigong and/or to improve their physical and mental health.
I can’t wait to enroll into the next course!
– Jolita Klein Egelink
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I have thoroughly enjoyed the Small Universe 200 Hour Teacher Training, that is not to say it hasn’t been challenging at times, it has but as with most things you get out what you put in. Or as John would say “every force has an equal and opposite force” . The teaching platform is great, you get to go at your own pace and it is easy to review any of the sections when you need to. The 2 private sessions you get with instructors are invaluable and the final test with John is really a review and a fine tuning of what you have learnt as well as a chance to ask questions. I would highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to further and deepen their own practice or those who would like to teach.
The physical and mental challenges of the course have taught me a lot about myself, it has made me accept my limitations and is helping me to work on the things that I can change over time. I am an ongoing project but every little increment of change in the right direction is such a reward and when I move backwards, I am more accepting of it.
Physically Qigong has helped with my breathing; the many breath practices have given me greater breath control and enabled me to use my breath better during practice and in everyday life. It has also made me more aware of my breath when doing everyday chores enabling me to breathe more efficiently and more effectively. I can see this being a tool to help me overcome both physical and mental challenges. Through my practice my posture has improved leading to better balance. I have and I am sure will continue to change how I move, making movements more fluid and considered. Realizing I need not make the greatest expression of a movement but that I only need the movement to fulfil the purpose for which I am performing it. Through all of this it has and will continue to improve my mobility and flexibility gently working into areas that have been restricted, damaged or misaligned for years, perhaps decades.
Mentally with the breathwork and meditation, both still and moving, Qigong takes me to a place of metal stillness where I am able to concentrate on only one thing. For someone with a very busy mind and imagination this is a true gift. The ability to put everything else aside for a period of time gives true mental rest. I find that often physical rest is not that restorative when a busy mind takes over, so Qigong allows me real mental downtime. I know this is benefiting my mental health as much as my physical health.
Energetically I have become much more self-aware, I have always had a very strong connection to my energy but perhaps not had the understanding of how it might affect others. Qigong has given me that awareness and the ability to work with it more constructively and I would like to study how to work with energy in a more therapeutic way in the future.
– Sonja Chambers
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Discovering Qigong and completing The Small Universe Online Program has been life-changing for me. John provides such depth of knowledge and support to all of his students throughout the program.
I have gained a great awareness of my body (which is now stronger and more flexible) and an enhanced awareness of the world around me and my daily interaction with others. I am calmer but simultaneously energized.
Thank you John for helping me to develop this awareness. I look forward to adding to my knowledge and practice of Qigong.
– Cathryn Gush
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I have attended many workshops and courses as part of my professional and personal development and I can honestly say that the Small Universe Qi Gong Instructor Training is one of the best I have experienced. John creates a safe, well structured and supportive learning environment in which I felt valued and respected as a student. Throughout the training I was challenged but never overwhelmed, as the course took me from a place of very little Qi Gong experience to feeling confident to begin my teaching journey.
– Stephanie Arsoska
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The Small Universe Qigong instructor training course was excellent from beginning to end—the platform is easy to navigate, the pace and structure of the course works very well, and the video and written content are high quality. Most of all, John is a wonderful teacher. The depth of his experience and knowledge are evident, and he’s a welcoming and approachable mentor. I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to take this distance-learning course with Long White Cloud Qigong, and I look forward to sharing what I’ve learned with my community!
– Carol Goff
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The long white cloud 200hour course was far more than I imagined.
I know I would learn but I had no idea the depth of my learning , the understanding from John, and the care of the qigong student community .
The materials provided have been outstanding, the on line learning great, weekly chats , well they were chats but also lessons too.
This course does demand your time, but it really is a case of what you put in you will get out.
In the world we live in, to have these skills either just for yourself to re-set and be at one with yourself and your surrounding or to take into the wider community and share is very powerful.
Not only helping you body to move but to understand it on a deeper level is wonderful, and with being in tune with yourself you become aware and in tune with the wide world.
– Sally Stuart-Clark
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I have had the best experience on my online qigong instructor training course with John. Initially it was just going to be a course for me to enjoy but I am now definitely going to be teaching it, how can I not?! The course was so well organized, the content was detailed, clear and you have both the video and written work to learn from. The workload was doable roughly an hour a day but I found myself wanting to do more.
Qigong makes so much sense to me and will compliment everything else I do. I just can’t wait to share it and feel so well equipped to do this thanks to Jon at long white cloud. The online program worked perfectly for me as I could pick it up and put it down as I passed, both on my smartphone and laptop and even now, if I need to look back, I can much more easily than carrying around a huge manual with me!
– Bryony Alford
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The Small Universe Qigong 200 hour instructor programme surpassed my expectations in every respect. The weekly sessions were perfectly paced and I was surprised how much can be achieved in a relatively short space of time. John is a brilliant teacher – always available, highly approachable and has a wealth of experience and knowledge. This was very much a first step on my QiGong journey – and I now look forward to building upon this and have no hesitation in highly recommending the course.
– Helen Watson
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Taking Small Universe Qigong Certificate Training brought me so much joy! The course was built up in a very efficient, user-friendly way and the whole process of learning about qigong, different sets of practices and life philosophy was very captivating. I truly enjoyed meeting John weekly for an online Q&A together with his ongoing support throughout the training. The materials were extremely thorough, interesting and informative. It provides the future qigong teacher/practitioner all the information one needs to get started, feel confident and keep building on it. Among other benefits for me: improved awareness of energy, skills to use and direct it effectively, feeling of connectedness to my body and the surroundings, and an overall sense of calm. Who wouldn’t want that? 🙂
– Maria Luisk
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Qigong and The Small Universe program have broaden my horizon and opened a new window of opportunity to explore and experience my body‘s physical, mental and spiritual capabilities at a deeper level.
John has carefully and meticulously designed this program at every possible level. He has provided an easy and always reliable way to access the written materials, videos and live sessions. He was always available to answer questions and provide guidance throughout the entire program. He explains everything in detail, and demonstrates all the movements in the curriculum with great descriptions.
I can honestly say that my Qigong practice has allowed me to experience life, as a whole, at a higher dimension. The Breathing exercises have awakened my own internal and external energy, and helped me improve my relationship with myself and with the external world in a more calm and peaceful manner.
After a few weeks into the program, I started to notice not only the physical changes in my body like flexibility and strength , but also the emotional changes and responses in my personal interactions with family members, friends and participants in my classes. I am convinced that John’s program has made a great impact in my life! Who would believe that could be possible when I’m almost 73?
Above all, John’s deep knowledge and experience in Chinese Medicine and Martial Arts, his accountability, reliability, great demeanor, personality and authenticity will make you fall in love with Qigong. I did!!
– Sara McGrail
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I decided to embark on the Long White Cloud Level 1 Qigong Instructor Training primarily to deepen my own skill with energy. Although very much a beginner to this art, I had completed a few of the Long White Cloud short courses, and I found John’s methodical explanations and demonstrations of Qigong so intriguing that I wanted to develop a more consistent practice with stronger theoretical underpinnings to see what difference it could make to my life, particularly as a support for my work as a somatic psychotherapist. The instructor training looked like a well-paced and structured way to do this from the convenience of my own home. It did not disappoint!
The course has been transformative for me on a number of levels. Through John’s well- paced teaching and gradual layering of technique and theory, I’ve come to be far more attuned to energy within and around myself, even if this is still quite a subtle experience. My capacities for awareness and observation have sharpened, and I’ve also grown more skilled in using my mind, body and breath to direct my energy with conscious intention. If all of this sounds a bit abstract, here are some of the practical changes that have happened for me over four months. First, the regular practice of Waking the Qi in particular has helped me to ease my chronically grumpy lower back, and some helpful feedback from John during our Q&A times also gave me other ideas for moving stuck energy in that area of my body. Second, through our organ meditation work and learning about the organ meridians in theory and through the practice of Twelve Rivers, I’ve become more attuned to actual sensations in or around my organs and how these relate to emotions, and I can more readily process and move through some emotions I found difficult previously, like anger.
This is highly applicable to my life and also to my therapeutic work. Finally, as a nice side bonus, I’ve completely lost my appetite for alcohol and don’t even miss it on social occasions, whereas I used to regularly want a glass of wine at night. I’m so glad to have done this course, which has given me strong foundations for my own regular personal practice and an enthusiasm to pass these tried and tested methods of awareness, self-mastery and connection to life on to others. I highly recommend this training to anyone who wants the same for themselves.
– Gina Denholm
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I can’t recommend the Small Universe course highly enough. The quality of teaching is excellent and clear, and you’re provided with so much incredible knowledge to deepen your understanding and experiences of qigong. I don’t have a background in teaching but the practical advice on class planning, adaptations, etc has given me all the information and confidence I need to get started. I found learning online worked really well for me – it gives the opportunity to learn at your own pace and really focus on your own experience of the practices, but the discussion area, along with the weekly zoom Q&As, still provide a real sense of community and connection. I also found the digital platform the course was hosted on to be very user friendly. Overall a fantastic experience!
– Abigail Edwards
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The course is well organized, with detailed videos and related texts.
I found John to be caring, inspiring and informative. I appreciated the prompt responses to my queries too.
I knew it would be challenging, but I like a challenge. At times I felt a bit out of my depth despite having done qigong previously.
The course has provided me with greater understanding and connection with my body. An increased awareness and connection with the natural world. It has also been beneficial in terms of incorporating it into different practical aspects of my life.
– Polly Barraclough
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Cliched as it might sound, the LWC Small Universe Qigong course completed Feb.-May 2021 really was life changing for me! Managing a chronic condition and having recently been diagnosed with Covid and been very unwell, I almost didn’t start the course! But the early breathing exercises cleared my lungs and very quickly raised my blood oxygen levels from 90% to 100%. Slowly I was able to complete the daily practices and enjoy the two weekly practice sessions with senior instructors, as well as engage in the morning and evening Sunday Q&A sessions. As well as being more body and posture aware, I am now stronger, more flexible, relaxed but also energized. And I am becoming more aware of people’s postural habits. I’ve had emotional shifts too throughout the 15 weeks, such as visiting my Dad’s grave for the first time in 11 years and wasn’t engulfed in sadness, thanks to the rhythm of the universe breathing. I also seem to be more focused and am more aware of nature and grateful for the beautiful nature around me.
The course itself is phenomenal and John’s attention to detail is extraordinary. I’ve attended many courses in my professional life and none come close to the amount of thought and work that has gone into the very detailed weekly content. It is so well organized and each week builds on the other in both theory and practice, with just the right amount of challenge. Also there are many links to extra content if you want to delve further in to it. Surprisingly, learning online was a joy. It was great to be part of a learning community and engage in discussions online. I now have so many new virtual friends, all with a similar passion for Qigong. Imagine when we can all meet! Being able to listen to a lot of the content was a bonus for me as I tend to avoid screens as much as I can. Johns 4 books, purchased before the course, were a great addition to the online content (but not necessary – I am a bookworm). And of course, the weekly Sunday morning and evening Q&A sessions were brilliant to fine tune our knowledge and practice experience. I have such respect for John as an extremely authentic, kind, approachable, enthusiastic, supportive mentor with infinite patience with us all. His knowledge and experience on all things Qigong, Chinese Medicine, Martial Arts related is awesome. Cathryn and Miguel were also wonderful mentors sharing their practice with us on midweek morning and evening sessions, which enhanced our practice journey immensely. A special thank you to Miguel as my senior instructor who very kindly and generously gave me constructive feedback on our two 1:1private online sessions. And Tihana’s efficiency in administration never ceased to amaze me.
The final assessments for John give you the opportunity to show off your learning, both in theory short answers and by videoing your practice. John then puts the seal of approval on it in your final 1:1 with him, again in a kind, enthusiastic and supportive manner. This is even recorded so you can listen to it again! I just can’t fault the programme! All our weekly content plus all the discussion group content is available at our fingertips if we need to double check anything. And, as an added bonus we now get to join an instructors’ community with lots more content and monthly Q&A sessions with John! And yes, you will be ready to teach. You almost can’t stop yourself!
– Clare O’Sullivan
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Qigong, in particular Johns Small Universe Instructor Course, has been life-changing for me. I am so grateful.
The course is better than I ever could have imagined. John really has thought of everything! The way the whole course and weeks are laid out is absolutely perfect. Every week John builds on your knowledge of each practice in a gentle and supportive way. There are videos, text and audio files to help with your practice.
Our weekly live practice sessions with Cathryn and Miguel were so amazing and the sense of practicing all together on zoom was fantastic. If you can’t make the Morning or Evening practices, they are available to watch later or again if you would like to.
The 1:1 sessions with Senior Instructors Clayton, Helene and Miguel were brilliant and really helped with individual feedback and advice.
The weekly Q and As with John are invaluable. It gives you the chance to ask any questions directly to John, hear other students queries and discuss everything all together. Again, these are available to watch at a later time.
John and Tihana are always available by email for any queries you may have. Also, there is the Community forum that you can share experiences or questions with your fellow course-mates and John is always checking for any questions that need answering.
The main benefits of the course for me, are both physical and mental.
I feel my body is stronger and more balanced. I also feel a greater sense of connection to my body and mind.
Mentally, the practices help me to stay positive, motivated and yet relaxed at the same time. Starting my day with Waking the Qi really sets me up for the day ahead. I could not imagine life without my Qigong practice now!
Thank you John for making this wonderful Instructor course available around the world and for bringing us all together in our love of Qigong.
I would definitely recommend this amazing course to everyone, even if you don’t intend to teach. You will learn so much about Qigong and yourself. You will be stronger and more relaxed.
What are you waiting for?!
Please enroll in this course. You will be so happy that you did!
– Tara Crichton
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I found this life changing course practical, challenging and surprisingly personal. It enriched virtually every area of my life.
The material is well presented and suitable for all learning styles and ages.
John is professional, yet approachable, a master in his field yet humble and respectful – basically a living Qi gong encyclopedia!
Take it for your own wellbeing or as a practical therapeutic tool.
I highly recommend this amazing ‘energizing’ course.
I loved it!
– Brenda Windram
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This online course was a wonderful experience and has enriched my life. I have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone who is considering enrolling in it.
As an older than average participant (70), I initially had some concerns about my ability to complete the practices to a sufficiently high standard. Many of those taking part in my group were younger, looked fitter and some were either Yoga or Movement teachers already. Nevertheless, I found that as the weeks passed I began to lose any feelings of not being fit or strong enough to fully immerse myself in the practices. I was constantly reassured throughout the course that with steady practice, understanding of the underlying principles of each movement and patience, I was more than capable of completing the course. And so it proved to be the case. This has improved my appreciation of my body’s capabilities and renewed my appreciation and gratitude for the gift of discovering Qi Gong at this point in my life. So, my message is that the SUQC, as taught by Long White Cloud QiGong is suitable for ALL ages and I am so happy to have found it.
The sense of enjoyment was definitely enhanced by the interaction of the other participants, which was an unexpected surprise for an online course. The honest generosity of spirit ,the encouragement of exploring the movements which we shared with each other and at times ,the sheer fun of listening to some of the more unusual questions ,added to the whole experience. John was inspiring in his ability to answer each and every question fully and clearly.
This very well constructed course was a revelation in how to balance clear video demonstrations, Background theory ,Weekly interactive questions and answers sessions and guided group practice sessions .Everything was recorded and therefore this made it possible to view anything one had missed due to other commitments or different time zones. The recorded Q.&A sessions were edited , so that participants names were not publicly displayed. Just another example of the meticulous attention to detail John has consistently shown in every aspect of the course.
Thank you John and team for the gift this course is.
– Maeve Stewart
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Long White Cloud Qigong Academy upholds qigong as the original branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), employing classical TCM foundations to form a well-rounded system. I have been integrating Long White Cloud Qigong sets into my classes since I was introduced. My students really like them and often request them. Additionally, I have experienced profound personal transformation since adding the techniques to my daily practice. John is a phenomenal teacher with a deep understanding. He is able to break down complex subjects into a clear and concise curriculum that gradually builds to a complete qigong practice. The online format is well organized and easy to navigate. I am very happy I decided to complete the Small Universe program. I learned a lot and I feel honored to be a part of Long White Cloud Qigong Academy’s outstanding corps of instructors. This is by far the best online qigong program available. You are guaranteed a top-notch education no matter what you choose to study at Long White Cloud Qigong Academy.
– Rita Lewis
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Doing this course with John was one of the best decisions I have ever made – it truly is a life changing course.
It is so well thought out – I loved the different formats with written text and clear videos as well as some audio practices to follow along with. If you have any questions John who has the most incredible knowledge on Qigong is there to answer whatever you want. Online working was really good for me as I was able to learn at a time that suited me. If there was a lot of information on one particular week then the week after was less, giving you a chance to catch up.
The online community is very helpful too as are the weekly Q and A’s. If you are not able to make them live you can catch up with them at a later time as well as the brilliant zoom practice sessions with Cathryn and Miguel which I loved. You could really feel the energy of the group even though we were all over the world.
– Simone Brenner
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The Small Universe QiGong instructor certification program has been the best instructor program I have ever followed. It has been a fourth month journey of daily discovery of an increased connection with myself and with the whole nature around me.
The content of the program is very rich and allows to develop a personal lifelong practice as well as the skills to share its benefits through teaching. The support offered throughout the program is solid and encouraging.
I have learned so much in 15 weeks. The structured, incremental learning contributed to developing a steady and regular self practice which helped me gain so much insight into my emotional and physical health. Learning so many powerful exercises for the mind, body and breath has taught me how to connect and work with the energies flowing within and around me. Being able to feel grounded and balanced during these turbulent times has done wonders for my mental health.
All the content is delivered perfectly online through the combination of videos, written theory, articles, weekly practice sessions and Q&A sessions on Zoom. The flexibility to work through it all at your own pace is a great benefit and it is easy to catch up if you happen to miss a week due to illness or any other reason. There is a great sense of a supportive community in which we can all share and learn from everyone else’s experiences and the two private sessions with a senior instructor are invaluable to aid your progress. Everything runs smoothly with Tihana’s efficient administration support.
Whether you want to teach or simply deepen your own qigong practice and experience, John is a brilliant instructor and the programme provides you with a solid foundation for you to continue working with and developing more insights and experiences with qigong.
I completed the ‚Small Universe Qigong‘ course a short time ago. And it has been a wonderful 15 weeks experience in which I gained an insight into the depth of Qigong. And I can thoroughly recommend this course!
The combination working with your body, mind and breath gives you the opportunity to concentrate inwards on you and not on the outside.
The focus of this course was on discovering breathing spaces, breathing correctly and directing the breath. Doing the movements in flowing harmony, feeling the energies inside and around us. We have been introduced to a number of Qigong meditations to focus our mind throughout.
We learned all this and practiced it on ourselves. We have made our experiences in order to be able to pass on these focal points. Even if you don’t have the aim to teach, the course is very valuable, because it gives you an understanding and the principles.
John is a very exceptionally experienced and amazing teacher, his team is always approachable, his senior instructors who accompany you every week are very knowledgeable and supportive.
The whole online course is fantastically structured, even for people who are not so familiar with a computer. The manuals, all the videos etc. are like a library available to you at any time.
The title says, the Small Universe Qigong, which is a wonderful series of exercises that can be practiced alone or in sequence. And I have had this feeling at the end of 15 weeks of practicing a Small Universe cycle and gaining myriad benefits for myself.
Now I am prepared to teach and follow my Qigong path….
Thank you so much, John, and your team for the time and these fantastic experiences I was able to have.
I was really impressed by the course content, the way it was delivered, the weekly Q&A sessions with John Munro himself, and also the weekly practice sessions with John´s senior instructors. The Q&A sessions provided the opportunity to ask John any questions, to ask advice or clarification and the practice sessions were an ideal way to experience the course content in a class format and ask any questions at the end of the sessions too.
The pace and progression on the course was well thought through and delivered in both written and video format as well as diagrams, further reading and also material to download. The course catered for those starting with no previous experience as well as more advanced.
The course content was very comprehensive and led us on a journey of self discovery. The content and practices can be used to start teaching immediately after course completion.
I was particularly impressed with the level of detail John provides throughout the course. The depth and breadth of John´s knowledge reflects great knowledge and a passion for the subject and helping others. John and his senior instructors are friendly and they clearly find teaching a pleasure as their friendly natures, experience, feedback, help and encouragement is second to none.
The testing process at the end of the course is done in such a way that the student gets to prove to themselves as well as John that they know and understand the course content. It is during the last few weeks of the course the student is given a chance to practice teaching one or more of the practices studied during the course. I took the opportunity to do this and found it really helped me to consolidate my knowledge to be able to contemplate teaching once I had completed the course and passed the final assessment. Whilst teaching others post course is not obligatory, having experienced the benefits first hand, they begin to want to share this wonderful content with friends and family in order to help those around them.
Overall I am very impressed with the course, the level of content and detail. I have enjoyed the course immensely. It has been an amazing 15 weeks. My advice to others is, don’t hesitate, just book on the next course to start to enjoy the journey of discovery into the fascinating world of Qigong with Long White Cloud Qigong. Enjoy!
Thank you to the whole team.
I started the Small Universe course in October 2021 and completed it in February 2022. The format and content of the course is in-depth with an incredible amount of learning and practice over the 15 weeks for you to really start to understand and delve deep into this profound practice of working with your qi , meridians, breath , movement and meditation. There is plenty of time to ask questions and live practice sessions to really build your own knowledge and practice and to grow in confidence . So much so that I decided to continue with my learning and joined the Inner fire course February 2022 completing it in May 2022 . It is the same incredible format but the course is breath work , animals , and iron shirt. I have learned so much from the 2 different types of practice but they compliment each other extremely well . I feel very privileged to have John as my Master teacher, his knowledge and wisdom of this ancient practice is second to none . John has created these in-depth, life changing courses for everyone whatever their ability and I would highly recommend everyone to do them . I look forward to future courses to add to my growing knowledge and practice.
I completed this very well constructed ‘Small Universe Qigong’ course online. This online course is a practical introduction, providing an extensive range of information about the application, health benefits and history of Qigong. The course presented by John Munroe, included many analogies and examples to the natural world, which highlights John’s style of teaching, which made for easy learning. Through the online platform, I was part of a cohort and had access to regular live instruction and practice.
One of the main learnings I experienced from the course, is that Qigong, as a physical practice, is accessible to most people. The benefit for me was understanding the importance of our breath and the relationship that exists between breath and the body. This is a learning I will carry with me for the rest of my life. Thank you, Long White Cloud Qigong.
What a fantastic year studying with Long White Cloud Qigong Academy .
Being fortunate enough to study both the Small Universe & Inner Fire programs. This is something I would highly, highly recommend – whether you wish to teach or would like to deepen your practice. It truly is like finding a pot of treasures.
With the multiple health benefits scientifically proven – Qigong will also build your resilience physically as well as mentally – let’s face it most of us could do with a bit of that!
For me the more I practice this soft, gentle peaceful practice – Small Universe & the dynamic style included within – Inner Fire the better I feel & the more I love it! Looking forward to discovering more & continuing to learn about this ancient art.
Now I have a wonderfully nourishing & nurturing daily practice that leaves me in a state of pure bliss! Which I simply can’t wait to share with others. I’ve repeatedly said to people over this last year – if only I could bottle this feeling & give it away.
These courses include an amazing amount of content which is delivered in a very supportive, kind & knowledgeable way by John & his support Instructors.
Thank you so much all at Long White Cloud Qigong Academy – you’re awesome!
I, an ordained Soto Zen Priest, am 76, almost 77 years old and have been studying with Long White Cloud since 2015. As of 2023 I have completed two instructor training programs: Small Universe Qigong and now, Inner Fire Qigong. These two courses are very different but each of them has had several positive effects on both my mental health and my physical health. Small Universe Qigong has inspired me to regular daily practice, increased my energy and I have learned so much about the Chinese Medicine view of health; and now, Inner Fire Qigong is doing the same. I am calmer, more centred, healthier, stronger and more flexible than I have ever been, in spite of long and diligent practice with yoga. Yoga and qigong approaches to health are both beneficial, but they are different.
I’ve been teaching Small Universe Qigong for a year, and am starting to build a local qigong community interested in learning more. Online training has been wonderful in many ways: I’ve been able to do these courses at my own pace; I’ve been able to review classes as often as I like, and I’ve had a sense of community with others all over the world as we practice together. In addition, I’ve had opportunities for one-on-one live training with senior instructors and a weekly Q&A with head instructor, John Munro. I’m so enthusiastic that I’ve already reserved a place in Long White Cloud’s next course. This training has been worth every penny of the course tuition and much more. It is time well spent.
I very nearly didn’t join the course as I wasn’t sure I felt well enough to practice for over an hour a day but I am so glad I did as it helped turn my life around.
It’s hard to put into words how beneficial this course has been for me. Not only is the practice great for my health, the learning and weekly Zoom meetings gave a purpose to it. I had no desire to teach at the beginning, I was just doing it for health reasons but by the end of the course I was even starting to think that I would like to teach and I do plan to do so very soon.
The online meetings were perfect for me. I could do them at my own pace when it suited me. Having the weekly practice sessions as well as a senior teacher check my movements was so useful and Helene was kind and constructive when correcting my practice.
I can’t recommend this course enough, your body and mind will not regret it. I look forward to training with Long White Cloud Qigong again, soon.
To me the course was all about awareness. Slowly but surely I began to see relations between laws in nature and patterns in my own body. So interesting and fascinating to not only learn about these things in theory but also experience and recognize these patterns in your own body. It feels that this is only the beginning of my qigong journey, there is a whole world of knowledge and wisdom more to discover. It makes me want to learn more.