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QIGONG FOUNDATIONS  
A MODERN, FUNCTIONAL APPROACH

 

 

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LEARN A QIGONG METHOD, NOT JUST QIGONG FORMS

A 12 Month,
Online Program

For Both Beginner And Intermediate Students 

Starts 3 January 2026

 

FROM BEGINNER
TO TEACHER

A 12 Month,
Online Program

For Both Beginner And Intermediate Students 

Starts 3 January 2026

 

WHAT IS QIGONG FOUNDATIONS?

It Is The First 50hr Step To QiGong Freedom

This includes:

  • A full 12 month deep dive into the practice and theory of non-dogmatic, modern QiGong.
  • Over 60 QiGong postures through 4 sets taught progressively and methodically.
  • An approach to QiGong which foregrounds the importance of feeling Qi flowing through our bodies. This approach can subsequently be the method for any QiGong set.
  • The theory & anatomy of Functional QiGong.
  • Many personal methods to ensure your practice never falls away
  • Live and recorded Community Classes and Q&A.
  • Full access to our online Mastery in Community.
  • Lots of access to me, your teacher.

PRACTICES

Practice - Theory - Teach

Set I 
The 8 Brocades (Ba Duan Jin - 八段錦) 

One of the world's most famous sets practiced functionally. Learn the shape of each movement, then adapt it to your own body. We also learn the foundations of a QiGong practice.

THEORY

Practice - Theory - Teach

Nurturing Deep Breath - Theory & Practice

Breath is at the center of the QiGong practice (Qi could refer to the energy of the breath). I will guide you on what healthy breath is and guide you through progressive practices on deepening your breath, your lung volume and your lung efficiency. 

Qi & 3 Treasure Theory

What is Qi? Learn practical and very different tools for physical, mental and emotional (energetic) health.

Variable Anatomy For Dynamic Poses 

Learn how to adapt the basic shapes of QiGong for your and your student's unique anatomy. We all have different shapes, proportions, and orientation of hard bones in our body. No alignment dogma, no guru dynamics. Healing is about the Qi, not the look.

Set I 
The 8 Brocades
(Ba Duan Jin - 八段錦) 

One of the world's most famous sets practiced functionally. Learn the shape of each movement, then adapt it to your own body. We also learn the foundations of a QiGong practice.

Set II 
Shi Ba Shi QiQong (十八式氣功)

"Shibashi" means eighteen and Shibashi QiGong is a good example of a modern set of QiGong exercises practised as a whole for maintaining all round good health and wellbeing.

Created in Shanghai in 1979, the Taiji QiGong Shibashi combines the power of Tai Chi movements with the healing effect of QiGong and Meditation and is a good bridge between these worlds.

Set II 
Shi Ba Shi QiQong
(十八式氣功)

"Shibashi" means eighteen and Shibashi QiGong is a good example of a modern set of QiGong exercises practised as a whole for maintaining all round good health and wellbeing.

Created in Shanghai in 1979, the Taiji QiGong Shibashi combines the power of Tai Chi movements with the healing effect of QiGong and Meditation and is a good bridge between these worlds.

Set III
Fascia Changing Classic (Yi Jin Jing - 易筋經) 

What a great name! 

Yi Jin Jing translates to "changing or metamorphosing muscle and fascia". The exercises, coordinated with breathing, are intended to improve pelvic floor strength, endurance, balance, and coordination.

The exercises are suitable for all levels.

Set III
Fascia Changing Classic 
(Yi Jin Jing - 易筋經) 

What a great name! 

Yi Jin Jing translates to "changing or metamorphosing muscle and fascia". The exercises, coordinated with breathing, are intended to improve pelvic floor strength, endurance, balance, and coordination.

The exercises are suitable for all levels.

SET IV 
The 18 Luohan Skills (Shi Ba Luo Han Gong - 十八羅漢功) 

Based on the techniques of Sinew Metamorphosis attributed to Bodhidharma, the founder of the Chan (Zen) school of Buddhism.

According to legend, Bodhidharma taught three fundamental principles of Zen practice: seated meditation, QiGong, and mindful movement.  Sound familiar?

The exercises are more athletic and more dynamic, and they are terrific for cultivating strength, flexibility, and internal power.

SET IV 
The 18 Luohan Skills
(Shi Ba Luo Han Gong -
十八羅漢功) 

Based on the techniques of Sinew Metamorphosis attributed to Bodhidharma, the founder of the Chan (Zen) school of Buddhism.

According to legend, Bodhidharma taught three fundamental principles of Zen practice: seated meditation, QiGong, and mindful movement.  Sound familiar?

The exercises are more athletic and more dynamic, and they are terrific for cultivating strength, flexibility, and internal power.

THEORY

Practice - Theory - Teach

Nurturing Deep Breath - Theory & Practice

Breath is at the center of the QiGong practice (Qi could refer to the energy of the breath). I will guide you on what healthy breath is and guide you through progressive practices on deepening your breath, your lung volume and your lung efficiency. 

Qi & 3 Treasure Theory

What is Qi? Learn practical and very different tools for physical, mental and emotional (energetic) health.

Variable Anatomy For Dynamic Poses 

Learn how to adapt the basic shapes of QiGong for your and your student's unique anatomy. We all have different shapes, proportions, and orientation of hard bones in our body. No alignment dogma, no guru dynamics. Healing is about the Qi, not the look.

BONUS COURSES

Practice - Theory - Teach

Bonus I

Yang Drills For Muscle Ills

At the end of the course, you’ll get exclusive access to a comprehensive online course teaching you my go to muscular drills for bodily aches and pains. I use these in my acupuncture clinic all the time. These ingenious healing techniques are uniquely tailored to target and remediate specific health issues and physical areas, making them indispensable tools in your wellness journey.

Bonus II

Philosophy Of The Tao

A philosophy lecture on the non-logic of the Tao, the natural philosophy that frames and encapsulates the spirit of Taoist Yoga, QiGong.

Bonus III

The Myth And Reality Of QiGong & Tai Chi

Learn about the history of the practice, both imagined and real ... both magical.

TEACHING

Practice - Theory - Teach

Ancient Sets, Radically Modern Teaching

Classical sets are how QiGong masters passed down their wisdom. It is also where rigidity becomes the norm. In this program you'll learn some amazing sets (see below) but taught without 1950s human ergonomics (or 1850s). These revitalised sets are your link to the skills of the past masters and a future practice of freedom and health.

My approach focuses on Functional QiGong, the importance of feeling Qi flow through our bodies rather than what it looks like. Methodology includes the Qi for 2 drill, the 5-phases of practice, target areas of exercises, and the 3 principles of practice.

Ancient Sets, Radically Modern Teaching

Classical sets are how QiGong masters passed down their wisdom. It is also where rigidity becomes the norm. In this program you'll learn some amazing sets (see below) but taught without 1950s human ergonomics (or 1850s). These revitalised sets are your link to the skills of the past masters and a future practice of freedom and health.

My approach focuses on Functional QiGong, the importance of feeling Qi flow through our bodies rather than what it looks like. Methodology includes the Qi for 2 drill, the 5-phases of practice, target areas of exercises, and the 3 principles of practice.

Teach Step By Step

You'll receive 2 teaching assignments that you should complete to receive your certificate. If you don't want a certificate, these assignments are optional.

Teach Step By Step

You'll receive 2 teaching assignments that you should complete to receive your certificate. If you don't want a certificate, these assignments are optional.

Bonus I

Yang Drills For Muscle Ills

At the end of the course, you’ll get exclusive access to a comprehensive online course teaching you my go to muscular drills for bodily aches and pains. I use these in my acupuncture clinic all the time. These ingenious healing techniques are uniquely tailored to target and remediate specific health issues and physical areas, making them indispensable tools in your wellness journey.

Bonus II

Philosophy Of The Tao

A philosophy lecture on the non-logic of the Tao, the natural philosophy that frames and encapsulates the spirit of Taoist Yoga, QiGong.

Bonus III

The Myth And Reality Of QiGong & Tai Chi

Learn about the history of the practice, both imagined and real ... both magical.

Accreditation

Receive a full 50hrs of YA accreditation either as part of our 300/500hr program, or as a part of your continuing education credits.

 

 

 

Group Energy

You can go at your own pace, but we'll all be going through the program together. We will have our own private communication forum where we can support, share and learn together.

This adds a wonderful group dynamic that makes learning much more fun.

On Demand Now, 
One Year's Access

Remember, if you cannot join live one month or at all, don't stress. All lessons are on-demand and can be accessed at your own pace on your laptop, tablet or smartphone.

 

 

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WHAT YOU GET - THE DETAILS

Practice - Theory - Teach 

365-day access to:

Weekly new practice & theory sessions (about 45mins/week)

Weekly guided practice sessions

Monthly live theory webinars (Saturday mornings UK time). Get your questions live or watch as I work with the big issues!

Training manuals with journaling assignments

The 'mastery in community' private study group (ask questions, share your journey)

50hr Yoga Alliance certification or continuing education 

  • NOTE: All coursework must be completed in full for YA accredited certification

 

Wondering exactly what is in our 12-month program?

Here's your curriculum:

Monthly Theory (Anatomy & Breath)

intro - qigong breathing
3 principles of practice
the qigong secret sauce method
the qi 4 2 drill
the 5 phases of practice
the target areas of qigong practice

First 2 months -
Set 1: The  8 Brocades

Months 3-6 - 
Set 2: Shi Ba Shi QiGong

Monthly Theory (Anatomy & Breath)

intro - the fascia changing classic
how to practice safely

Months 7-8 -
Set 3: The Fascia Changing Classic

Months 9-12 -
Set 4: LuoHan Gong

 

 

But! Sets don't tell the whole story.

It's the methodology that really makes my program unique.

My style focuses on Functional QiGong, the importance of feeling Qi flow through our bodies rather than what it looks like. To achieve this, we have many methods:

  • the Qi 4 2 drill,
  • the 5-Phases of Practice,
  • Target Areas of Exercises, and
  • the 3 Principles of Practice.

Whatever style you're practicing, I propose your teacher should be able to articulate the features that it can offer you, not just have you learn sets. 

STILL NOT SURE IF THIS PROGRAM IS FOR YOU?

Learn more in my FREE mini training:

Finding Calm Through QiGong

Take Now

STILL NOT SURE IF THIS PROGRAM IS FOR YOU?

Learn more in my FREE mini training:

Finding Calm Through QiGong

Take Now

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