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

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:
Inner Space, Maude Gray Court 34 St Benedict’s Street, Norwich, NR2 4PF

Date & Time:
June 26,2026 Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 17:00 p.m.

June 27,2026 Sunday 9:30 a.m. – 16:00 p.m. (Optional assessment 16.00-18.00)

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:

Teach Yoga Naturally, Norwich

Catherine Westwood

Account number: 07840875

Sort code: 60-83-71

Or you can send a cheque made payable to “Catherine Westwood” to:

The Shiatsu Centre, 20a Lower Goat Lane, Norwich, NR2

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:
Inner Space is nestled away in the quiet Maude Gray Court just off St Benedicts street, very close to local shops and great cafes in the city. There is a fully fitted kitchen at the venue with a kettle, fridge, and microwave, if you wish to bring a packed lunch. Tea, coffee, herb tea, water and biscuits will be provided by us.

A 15-20 min walk from the train station or 10-15 min walk from the bus station, taxis available from both stations. Parking is not permitted within the courtyard but there’s plenty of room to lock your bicycle. Nevertheless, there are several car parks in the city a short walk away or the cheaper option to use the various park and rides around Norwich. Sunday street parking is free but limited and available only in certain areas.

There are plenty of mats, blankets and props at Inner Space, but if you wish to bring your favourite mat please do.

Optional Assessments: Sifu Wing Cheung is the lineage holder for this style of Shibashi and if you wish to receive an instructor’s certificate from his Tai Chi Qigong & Feng Shui Institute, as his Senior Instructors we are authorised to pass your assessments. When you pass, we will inform Sifu Cheung and arrange for your certificates to be sent from Toronto.

We will close the workshop about 16:00 on Sunday, and then the assessments will take place, which are approx.15 minutes per person. You will be asked to demonstrate Shibashi set 1, as taught by Sifu Cheung, but only 2 repetitions (2 breaths) of each movement. The emphasis is on your ability to demonstrate the Qigong Mode and Tai Chi Posture Requirements, as well as the movements and transitions. There will also be a short written test to complete, which will be emailed to you after the workshop.

You don’t have to take the assessment on the day and can send us a video after you have had some practice time. There is an additional cost of £75 for your assessment and certificate. Please bring this with you or transfer on the day of your assessment.

Tuition:
£225

or £150 for students repeating this Set One workshop and QTT graduates & undergraduates

Optional Assessment: £75
(includes assessment, production, and shipping of your certificate from the Tai Chi Qigong & Feng Shui Institute)