Long White Cloud Qigong offers several certification programs for those who would like to complete a qigong teacher training course. Each program is focused on different areas of qigong practice and teaches a selection of qigong practices that work together in complementary ways to help participants gain a deep experiential understanding of a particular area or application of qigong practice. The qigong certification courses put a heavy emphasis on personal practice with supporting study of underlying theory, and connection to instructors and other course participants through regular group practice and Q&A sessions.
Due to the current world situation, all qigong certification programs are available in an online format. We look forward to also being able to offer these in a live in-person format in the future when circumstances permit.
The following certification programs are available:
Small Universe Qigong – 200 hour qigong instructor certification program
The Small Universe Qigong program (also known as the Healer’s path) teaches practices which embody the principle that we see the patterns of energy flow at every level throughout the universe. We see the same patterns on a large scale in galaxies and planets, at a tiny scale in individual cells and atoms, and at a very real and personal scale within us. In the program you will learn practices that reflect the patterns of the movement of energy like rivers through our bodies (the organ meridians), the flowing of that energy to gather in lakes and oceans (the dantien), the circulation of that energy as currents in the ocean (the extraordinary meridians), which then fill the atmosphere with moisture (our energy field). Specifically the course teaches the Waking the Qi, Twelve Rivers, Between Heaven and Earth, and Enter The Flow practices alongside foundations of breathing, a series of qigong meditations, and an introduction to Zhan Zhuang standing qigong practice.
You can find all the details of the Small Universe Qigong certification program here.
The next intake for this course starts on the 20th of October 2024.
Inner Fire Qigong – 200 hour qigong instructor certification program
The Inner Fire Qigong program (also known as the Warrior’s path) teaches dynamic qigong practices which tend to be more vigorous and physically challenging. The practices develop mental focus and clarity as well as great physical resilience and vitality. The specific practices taught are Inner Fire Breathwork, Wild Animal Play, and Iron Shirt Qigong. These practices complement one another by first activating and the yang character of our internal energy or inner fire with breathwork, circulating it dynamically with the moving Wild Animal Play practices, and then consolidating our energy with Iron Shirt Qigong. While these practices have a long historical association with the martial arts and high performance, they are also deeply restorative. In the same way that they can help a healthy individual reach the peak of their potential, they can also rebuild us when we have been broken or run down and take us from a state of weakness to health, vitality, and resilience.
You can find all the details of the Inner Fire Qigong certification program here.
The next intake for this course starts on the 25th of February 2024.
Elemental Alchemy Qigong – 200 hour qigong instructor certification program
The Elemental Alchemy Qigong program (also known as the Sage’s path) teaches practices that help us to understand and harmonize with the constantly changing world around us. The practices focus on the transition from Wuji (primordial), to Taiji (yin and yang) to Wuxing (five elements or five phases), and lead to wisdom and harmony in the way we conduct our lives and interact with other people and our environment. Understanding these phases and transitions gives us a whole new perspective and understanding of life, and through these practices we can embrace the natural cycles of life and learn to flow gracefully with them.
You can find all the details of the Elemental Alchemy Qigong certification program here.
The next intake for this course starts on the 16th of February 2025.
Qigong Healing Certification
Qigong Healing has the special ability to resolve issues that can otherwise be difficult to address. Working with the energy influences both the mind and the body, and can often address issues that cannot be resolved by just working with one or the other separately. In Qigong Healing we learn to direct the energy that each of us has flowing naturally within us to help to create balance and harmony within others and ourselves. The principles used are the same as those found in other aspects of qigong practice, but the method of working with the energy is more direct.
If this is an application of qigong practice that you would like to pursue, then the Small Universe Qigong program is an excellent place to start, as it will help you to develop a foundation of knowledge, awareness, and skill with your energy that will support you in developing the specific skills of qigong healing.
The current world situation has led to a need to rethink how we offer this training. It is not currently available, but we look forward to being able to offer this again in the future soon.
You can find comments from students who have participated in Long White Cloud Qigong courses previously here.
Still have questions? Email us at info@longwhitecloudqigong.com and we will be happy to help.