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Qigong for Yoga Teachers, with Wenlin Tan

A comprehensive guide to Qigong theory, effective sequencing, and practical teaching skills.

 

 

€400.00

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20-hour
online course

YogaAlliance
20 CEUs

Downloadable manual
and slides

 

Unlimited access for
flexible study

Learn

Understand the foundational theory at the roots of Qigong.

Experience

Feel the Qi in your own body to deepen your understanding.

Teach

Learn how to skillfully sequence Qigong within your Yoga classes.

 

 

  • 7 hours of video content
  • Completion quiz
  • Printable manual + Slides
  • Quarterly live Q&A sessions with Wenlin

While the video content amounts to 7 hours, the estimated study time is at least 20 hours, due to the subtle nature of the practices and the repetition required.

 

You may already sense it in your yoga practice—that moment when effort dissolves into ease, when breath leads movement and something ancient moves through you. Qigong gives that something a name: Qi. And it offers the tools to work with it intentionally, gracefully, and with deep respect for its power.

Qigong (æ°ŁćŠŸ) is a traditional Chinese system of cultivating life energy—known as Qi—through coordinated movement, breath, and intention. At its core, Qigong means “energy work” or “skill with Qi.” 

This course is your invitation to enter the world of Qigong as a yoga teacher. Not by setting aside what you already know, but by deepening it. You’ll learn how to feel Qi in your own body, how to attune to the meridians and the elemental cycles, how to align form, breath, and heart-mind in every movement—and how to skillfully incorporate Qigong within Yoga classes.

Drawing on Traditional Chinese Medicine and Taoist philosophy, this training weaves together theory, embodied experience and clear directives for intelligent sequencing. You’ll explore the Five Elements, the twelve rivers of energy known as the meridians, the Dantian energy centers, and the cyclical wisdom of the Meridian Clock. But more importantly, you’ll explore what these mean in practice—through breath, stillness, and sequences that awaken the physical body, but also the subtle body.

You’ll learn:

  • The foundations of Qigong: history, types, and Taoist roots
  • How Qi moves through the body and how to direct it with intention
  • The three pillars of Qigong: Aligning Body, Breath, and HeartMind
  • The Five Elements and Meridian systems of Traditional Chinese Medicine
  • Foundational Qigong stances, meditations, and breathwork
  • How to sequence Qigong intelligently within Yoga classes

This course is made for you if:

  • You’re a yoga teacher looking to add depth, variety, and subtlety to your classes
  • You’re curious about the energetic dimension of the body beyond asana
  • You want to experience more vitality, stillness, and groundedness in your own practice
  • You’re looking for a structured, tradition-informed way to teach Qigong safely and confidently

No prior experience with Qigong is necessary, just an open mind and a willingness to explore.

Course outline

Introduction to Theory, Philosophy and Practice of Qiging

Welcome to the course! You will discover what you will learn in this training designed specifically for Yoga practitioners and teachers interested in deepening their knowledge of Qigong.

In this lecture, you will learn about the five main types of Qigong, how Taijiquan ć€Șæžæ‹ł (sometimes known as 'Taichi') and Qigong are related to each other, and the history behind the development of Qigong.

You will explore what Qigong is and the bioenergetics of Qi from Eastern and Western perspectives.

In this lecture, you will be guided through the main benefits of Qigong and safety considerations relating to sharing Qigong with three special populations.

In this lecture, you will learn about the three tenets of Qigong: aligning form (body), breath and heart-mind; 调èș«ïŒŒè°ƒæŻïŒŒè°ƒćżƒ, as well as the five qualities of form and seven qualities of breath to embody in the practice of Qigong.

In this lecture, you will learn about the five fundamental Qigong concepts and how to apply them within your Yoga practice or classes, as well as in daily life.

Qigong & Traditional Chinese Medicine Fundamentals

You will learn how Qigong is rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Meridian Theory.

In this lecture, you will learn about Yin Yang theory, the five underlying principles of Yin Yang, and how YinYang underpins everything in the world, including your body and internal organs.

You will discover the Five Elements or the Five Moving Forces - Water, Wood, Fire, Earth and Metal - and how they relate to your practice and teaching of Qigong.

You will explore meridian theory and discover how your twelve main meridian channels correspond to the Five Elements and Yin Yang.

You will learn about the three elixir fields Dantian äžč田 and the three treasures 侉漝, what they are, where they are located, and how they relate to your practice and teaching of Qigong.

In this lecture, you will learn about the meridian clock - a profound energy system that integrates many principles including the Five Elements, YinYang theory, and meridian theory - and how it connects with the various organ systems in the body.

In this lecture, you will learn about the six key meridian points within the body in relation to Qigong and how to connect with them.

Exercises: Qigong warm-ups, Standalone forms, Breathing and Meditation practices

"Man corresponds with nature: In heaven, there are Yin Yang;
in man there are 12 large joints of the limbs."

"When one understands the principles of the 12 joints,
a sage will never surpass him."

Chapter 25 of the Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon highlights the importance of the twelve joints: ankles, knees, hips, wrists, elbows, and shoulders. Qigong, which emphasises posture and body structure, applies the twelve-joint theory as a foundation for health practice.

Qigong warm-ups focus on creating spaciousness in the joints and stimulating the meridian channels to support the smooth flow of Qi throughout the body.

In this section, you will learn the following Qigong warm-ups:

- Joint Releases
- Emptying Coat Sleeves
- Qigong Shaking
- Meridian Tapping (Upper and Lower Body)
- Spinal Cord Breathing

 

You will discover standalone Qigong forms and how you and your students can benefit from them. These can be used to start a class, as warm-ups, or as short complete practices when sequenced with joint releases, tapping, or shaking. They are effective as a day-starter or midday energy booster. When cueing these sequences, integrating intention and vivid visual imagery will help you and your students fully benefit from the practice.

You will learn the following standalone forms:

- Looking for Moon & Sea
- Two Base stances
- Microcosmic Orbit & Macrocosmic Orbit
- Pulling from the Heavens
- Experiencing Qi & Holding the Taiji

You will learn the following practices:

- Abdominal Diaphragmatic Breathing
- Daoist Inner Smile Elemental Practice
- Embrace The Tree Standing Meditation
- Three Part Breath

Sequencing Qigong and Yoga

 

In this class, you’ll explore how to integrate Qigong into your yoga practice and classes using the 5W + H framework. You’ll learn intentional and intelligent sequencing techniques, discover how to dismantle limiting beliefs around sequencing, and gain five practical tips for blending yoga with Qigong.

You'll be invited to share in the comments section a sequence, to be discussed with Wenlin and fellow participants.

In this 45 min Qigong Yoga Fusion practice you will experience the benefits of integrating Qigong in your Yoga classes.

Yoga Alliance Accreditation

Qigong for Yoga Teachers with Wenlin Tan is eligible for 20 Continuing Education Credits with Yoga Alliance.

Meet your teacher:

Wenlin Tan

Wenlin Tan is a Qigong teacher and Creative Flow coach who empowers women artists, writers, founders, and changemakers to break through creative blocks.

Drawing from over 15 years of experience across Asia, Europe, and the USA, Wenlin has developed a unique methodology that weaves together behavioral health coaching, motivational interviewing, and holistic practices like Qigong and yoga. Her signature Five Elements and Creative Cycle framework helps clients overcome anxiety, perfectionism, and creative blocks to bring their authentic vision to life.

 

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