Comprehensive Tai Chi Qigong (Instructor) Training Course – Level I by Senior Instructors Catherine Burnett & Annie Cryar

Tai Chi Qigong Shibashi is one of the most popular styles of qigong around the world because it is effective and easy to learn. The demand for tai chi qigong instructors is increasing as baby boomers start to age and as more people become aware of the benefits of qigong.

In this course, students will learn:

• all 3 major types of qigong, namely the moving qigong, standing qigong and sitting qigong. The first set of Shibashi, the Wuji & Taiji Stances and the basic Internal Alchemy technique will be taught respectively for each type.
• the theory of qi and the health benefits of qigong from both Eastern and Western perspectives;
• the details surrounding each qigong movement;
• abdominal and reverse breathing techniques;
• about the physiological changes when one enters qigong mode (as seen on biofeedback machines);
• about the feelings to be expected after practicing qigong and the meaning behind each of these feelings and
• about the common mistakes students make when practicing Shibashi.

By the end of the course, students will know how to:

• check if others are relaxed by assessing their physical and mental state;
• maximize the benefits of Shibashi by adding extra elements to certain movements;
• incorporate some simple yet powerful stances into Shibashi;
• modify movements when teaching seniors and those with special needs;
• create a qi field to magnify the benefits of group practice and
• detect and defend themselves from sick qi.

Even though the theme of this training course focuses on Shibashi, the knowledge obtained from and skills developed during this course could be applied to many different styles of qigong. Those that do not intend to teach but would like to make qigong a part of their lives will also find this course very useful.

Location: : Pett Village Hall, Pett Road, Pett, Hastings TN35 4HD. https://www.pettvillagehall.co.uk/
Plenty of parking on-site with unlimited access.

Date & Time:
Sat 6th March 2027 10am-5.00pm
Sun 7th March 2027 9.30am-4.00pm

Tuition:
£225
or £150 for students repeating this Set One workshop and QTT graduates & undergraduates
Optional Assessment: £75

Payment & Booking: To secure your place, please transfer the tuition fee (and assessment fee if you already
know you want to take it), referencing your name and “Set1P” to:
Shiatsu College Hastings
Account number: 69099269
Sort code: 08 92 99

Or you can send a cheque made payable to “Shiatsu College Hastings” to:
Shiatsu College Hastings, Charnwood, Chapel Lane, Westfield, Hastings TN35 4QX

Please email catherineburnett12@gmail.com when you have made the payment so we can book you
straight onto the course and send you Sifu Cheung’s 50% discount code for his manuals and
videos, should you wish to purchase them.

Facilities: There are no shops in the village, so please bring a packed meal, or you can order from the pub
next to the venue – the Two Sawyers. There is also a tea room (Tik Toc). There is a fully fitted kitchen at
the venue with fridge, microwave, oven and hob.

Tea, coffee, herb tea, water and biscuits will be provided by us.

Please bring a blanket/cushion/yoga mat etc for meditation/sitting. There are plenty of chairs. We will bring
some mats and blankets for those travelling by train/walking to the venue, who are limited in what they can
carry. If you’re a winter sea swimmer you might like to join us and bring your kit. You might also want to
bring waterproofs and boots for the lovely country walks in Pett.