Certification in Level I  Qigong: Fundamentals of Energy Healing,  Blood Circulation & Tai Chi Basic Training 

This certification is provided for every person interested in exploring the health benefits of Tai Chi and Qigong. The practitioner understands a basic compliment of exercises from several powerful qigong training sets with essential meditation techniques including tools for relaxation, building and moving qi, building internal strength and correct posture. Student understands tools for increasing joint and bone strength, biomechanics and balance techniques for increasing athletic and sports performance in healthy individuals and to rehabilitate injuries and for chronic pain relief in others. Wu style Longevity qigong is practiced along with the Eight Pieces of Brocade Qigong among other forms. Susan's Energy Gathering and Blood Circulation Qigong and Eight Pieces of Brocade Qigong are available to supplement practice and are highly recommended.

Certification in level II Qigong & Advanced Tai Chi Training Techniques

First Year- This certification represents a continuation of study for second-level beginners and more serious students focusing on advanced mind-energy training, building internal martial fighting strength, sensitivity training.  Practitioners train sophisticated biomechanics integrated with mind energy movement and the development of  neijing force. Students continue to develop a dynamic spine, zhong ding (spine energy), spiral bone mechanics and chan ssu chin (spiral energy force.) 

Push hands, two-person sensitivity exercises, further train awareness of one's own energy and energy movement in others. Many students develop their natural ability for hands on healing and other forms of perception of subtle energies.

Students practice Wu Style First Section. At home practice includes support with George Xu Taijiquan Fundamental Training Part I- Power Stretch and Spiral Training, and Part 2- Taiji Qigong and Standing Postures. 

Second-Fifth Year- Students have continued study focusing on advanced mind-energy training, building internal martial fighting strength, forces, and sensitivity.  Many students develop their natural creativity, ability for hands on healing and other forms of perception of subtle energies. Students are supported in pursuing research in an area of interest to them, whereby they can apply the universal principles of tai chi. Students are encouraged to share their applications and understanding from their unique perspective through publications and presentations. Students greatly benefit by attending Master's Seminars, both presented in Durango and elsewhere. Students build on knowledge of anatomy, physiology, the science of subtle energy, and traditional Chinese medicine.

Students practice Wu Style First Section, Lan Shou, Chen Taiji, Wild Goose Qigong. At home practice includes support with George Xu Taijiquan Fundamental Training Part 3- Peng Jin Drills, Wu Tai Chi Chuan (Part 1) By Wang Hao Da.

Tai chi and QIGONg for Seniors teacher certification

Get the highest quality training in Therapeutic Qigong for Arthritis, Chronic Pain, Multiple Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia, Stroke—learn cutting-edge technologies to improve your senior classes or rehabilitation Program

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Instruction provided for Seniors and persons who need to start any kind of movement at a little slower pace. We explore the health benefits of Tai Chi and Qigong first with gentle qigong then learn gentle muscle- and tendon-strengthening movements are extremely effective in increasing mobility, flexibility, balance, coordination, and bone density without causing fatigue. Students understand how to improve posture to return to a straight spine and a body in balance. Susan has extensive experience working with seniors and those in pain. She is gentle in her approach, allowing the practitioner to move at their own pace. Every caution is taken to protect the student from further pain. Remarkable results are frequently obtained within a short period of time, even by those who have been suffering with a high degree of pain for a long time.

Ancient Chinese Qigong exercises use specific moving meditation techniques and mind exercises for increasing energy or qi, increasing blood circulation, stress reduction, calming the nervous system, and strengthening joints. Techniques include: meditation, gentle movement, self massage, acupressure point stimulation, energy healing exercises for the internal organs to improve general metabolism and the immune system.

"My hands and wrists were so bad they had to put rubber grips on the doors at the hospital where I work so I could manage to turn the handle. Now I routinely carry two-2½ gallon jugs in each hand." —Cherie Hughes

Meditation and mindfulness techniques increase relaxation, employ stress management tools that empower the mind to help heal the body. These simple movements (easily performed in chairs) reduce high blood pressure symptoms, improve digestion, and improve brain function. Susan's Energy Gathering and Blood Circulation Qigong Workout Video and Cultivating a Daily Practice Workbook are available to supplement home practice and are highly recommended.

"My husband and I gave up dancing because I was in so much pain. I have arthritis, fibromyalgia, diverticulitis, and several other conditions. Susan showed us how to move again, and my husband and I feel so much better after taking Tai Chi a short time that we recently started square dancing again!" —Annella and Elzy Welch

 

"I can do things I couldn’t do before—no more neck pain, and I can garden without pain again. Tai Chi has really made my good life better; I believe in it."—Mary Colgan

QIGONG INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATE

The Qigong Instructor Certificate documents a high level of training and cultivation of energy, gong fu, a commitment to personal growth and an integration of the universal principles of Tai Chi into every aspect of physical and spiritual life. Instructors assist in teaching Tai Chi and Qigong for Seniors and Therapeutic Qigong for Arthritis, Chronic Pain, Multiple Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia, Stroke. Instructors also present in their area of research at Moon Over the Mountains Women's Retreats and other Taiji Retreats, as well as within special interest groups and the community. Publication, participation and funding for controlled studies is available and aided through The Institute of Research and Education. Instructors practice Wu Style First Section and Second Section, Wu Style Longevity Qigong, Lan Shou, Chen Taiji, Wild Goose Qigong, Tibetan Qigong various weapons forms including Chen Style double edge sword and broadsword. Student continues higher level training with visiting Master's, at least one per year. Contact Shanti School to discuss instructor certification. Price varies according to your personal plan. Web Cam testing available. Get credit for previous experience.

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Susan A. Matthews, M.S.

Shanti School of Taijiquan