“I had a wonderful experience with Hang and Sarah’s Online Qi Gong Teacher Training. The training manual and pre-recorded content were thorough, well organized, and thoughtfully presented, making it easy to build understanding step by step. The level and pacing of information was just right - detailed enough to gain the confidence required for guiding others, without ever feeling overwhelming.
What really stood out was Hang’s teaching style. The live zoom calls and practice videos were enjoyable and easy to follow, even in an online format. The learning environment felt welcoming, supportive, and non-intimidating, which made it easy to ask questions and truly engage with the material. I finished the course feeling informed and inspired, and I am now enjoying teaching Qi Gong classes in my community. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who is interested in learning the basics of traditional Chinese medicine, teaching Qi Gong, and deepening their practice.”
Begin or refresh your Qi Gong practice with Teacher Training - Level 1. You will learn how to design Qi Gong sequences and guide yourself and others in Qi Gong.
Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese wellness practice with roots stretching back thousands of years and closely connected to Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is a gentle, meditative practice that brings together movement, breath and awareness to cultivate Qi and support greater balance in body and mind. One of the beautiful things about Qi Gong is its simplicity. It can be practiced standing or sitting, almost anywhere, and even 10, 20 or 30 minutes can become a meaningful part of your day.
And did you know that the better-known Tai Chi is a form of Qi Gong? The practices we share at saigon om draw from both traditional and contemporary Qi Gong. As you progress through our teacher training pathway, you'll also explore Yang Tai Chi, including a short Yang-style sequence introduced in Level 2.
Traditional Chinese Medicine helps us understand another important dimension of the practice. We explore Qi, Yin-Yang, the Five Elements, meridians and the emotions traditionally associated with the organ systems. Through Qi Gong, we learn to recognize patterns of imbalance and explore practices that can help harmonise the energy and support a return towards balance.
Mindfulness is woven through everything we do at saigon om. Rather than simply performing movements, we learn to slow down, listen to the body and become more aware of our breath, energy, emotions and habitual patterns. These simple practices can naturally become part of everyday life. Our Qi Gong Teacher Training is a progressive journey, with each level building upon the foundations of the one before it. For this reason, Levels 1–4 are completed in sequence, beginning with Level 1.
New to Qi Gong? Discover the simplicity and magic of Qi Gong and practice along with Hang in this 8-minute video to wake up the body in the morning.
History of Qi Gong
The ancient Chinese Taoists, scientists of the subtle energy body and alchemists of the soul’s journey, studied and worked with the circulation of Qi through coordinated flowing movements, deep rhythmic breathing, and meditation. Through subtle yet powerful Qi Gong exercises, meditations, and flowing movements, life-force energy is directed to specific parts of the body, and blocks in the energy body dissolve and radiant Qi flows smoothly into every dimension of the being - emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual.
Who Is the Training for?
All levels of Qi Gong practitioners, including beginners
People of all ages and physical abilities
Health and wellness professionals, movement practitioners, meditators, or anyone seeking a holistic path to well-being
Those inspired to become Qi Gong teachers
Individuals who want to deepen their Qi Gong practice and knowledge without teaching
Benefits of Qi Gong
Low-impact movement that’s easy on the joints
Brings aliveness and energy to the body
Balances emotions
Improves balance and mental focus
Reduces stress and anxiety
Boosts immunity and hormone health
Grounds both body and mind
Shifts stagnant and blocked energy
Recharges areas of depleted Qi
Activates the body’s self-healing powers
Level 1 - Foundations of Qi Gong for Vitality (50 hours)
50 hours
Begin with the foundations.
Level 1 introduces the essential principles of Qi Gong through movement, breath, Traditional Chinese Medicine and mindful awareness. You’ll explore not only how to practice the movements, but why they work—developing a clearer understanding of Qi, meridians, energy cultivation and the relationship between movement and health.
Alongside building your own personal practice, you’ll learn the foundations of sequencing and teaching Qi Gong, with plenty of opportunities to explore, practice, reflect and teach in a supportive environment. You do not need to want to become a teacher to join Level 1. Come to deepen your own practice, or begin the journey towards confidently sharing Qi Gong with others.
What You’ll Explore
Foundations of Qi Gong and its relationship to Tai Chi, martial arts and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
An introduction to Qi, meridians and the movement of energy through the body
How breath, movement, intention and awareness work together
Foundational principles for safe, effective Qi Gong practice
How different practices can support vitality, circulation, emotional balance and overall wellbeing
How to observe and experience Qi rather than simply perform movements
How to modify movements for different bodies, abilities and levels of experience
Learning to Teach
Level 1 also introduces the art of sharing Qi Gong with others. You’ll explore:
How to structure and sequence a balanced Qi Gong class
How to create short sequences around a particular intention or theme
Clear and accessible ways to cue movement and breath
How to create a welcoming and supportive teaching environment
How to adapt practices for different students
Developing confidence through small-group practice teaching
Beginning to find your own authentic voice as a Qi Gong teacher
Teaching in the Real World
Learning to teach is also about learning how to bring your practice into the community. We’ll explore some of the practical foundations of stepping into the role of a Qi Gong teacher, including:
Establishing and running your own Qi Gong classes
Finding opportunities to begin sharing your practice
Simple ways to communicate and promote your offerings
Using digital marketing and social media to help people find your classes
Building confidence as you move from student to teacher
Practices
Your Level 1 practice toolkit includes:
Qi Gong warm-ups and energy activation practices
Hand & Palm Energy Opening
12-Step Qi Clearing
Digestive Qi Gong
Qi of Joy
Qi Gong for strengthening immunity
Qi Walking
Foundational standing and breath practices
Bonus Practice
Self-Acupressure for the Face & Head
Learn a simple self-acupressure sequence for releasing tension around the face, jaw, head and sinuses while becoming familiar with several commonly used acupressure points.
“I’m so pleased to have had the opportunity to study with Hang and discover the lineage of the Qi Gong. Hang’s curiosity and passion for Qi Gong, Chinese Medicine and energy meridians was shared in the course and gave me so much insight into the wholistic approach of this practice. Even more, her research into current science related to fascia and meridians was fascinating.
Hang was so joyful, patient and encouraging in bringing out our teaching skills and giving us room to refine and develop our sequences in an organic and empowering way. I’m deeply grateful to have been able to have listened and learned from Hang’s abundant wisdom around Qi Gong. I feel very privileged to continue her lineage of Qi Gong to others on my own teaching journey.”
Live Online Sessions
The training includes five weekly 2.5-hour live online sessions, offered on Friday evenings (6pm-8:30pm Toronto time) or Saturday mornings (8am-10:30am Brisbane time).
Each session features guided Qi Gong practice, theory and philosophy, group sharing, and practice teaching. We'll meet on Zoom, where you'll be able to see, hear, and connect with your teachers and fellow participants.
Can't join live? No worries. All of the live calls will be recorded and made available for you to download and review or follow along in your own time, so you can stay on track at your own pace.
Live Calls: Brisbane, Australia time
Saturday, April 3, 2027: 8am-10:30am
Saturday, April 10, 2027: 8am-10:30am
Saturday, April 17, 2027: 8am-10:30am
Saturday, April 24, 2027: 8am-10:30am
Saturday, May 1, 2027: 8am-10:30am
Live Calls: Toronto, Canada time
Friday, April 2, 2027: 6pm-8:30pm
Friday, April 9, 2027: 6pm-8:30pm
Friday, April 16, 2027: 6pm-8:30pm
Friday, April 23, 2027: 6pm-8:30pm
Friday, April 30, 2027: 6pm-8:30pm
Investment
The investment for this Online Qi Gong Teacher Training is $1900 AUD.
“Qi Gong with Hang has been a revelation: a place to come home to my true self; integrating body, heart and mind. Hang’s knowledge on Qi Gong which she shares openly is very profound; and she shares it with joy, generosity and enthusiasm. Hang teaches with wisdom, humour, joy and a deep care for her students wellbeing.”
About Hang Nhan
Qi Gong Educator • Teacher Trainer • Co-Founder of saigon om
Hang’s path to Qi Gong began through more than 20 years of martial arts, movement and teaching. Her early years were spent training and competing in external martial arts, including Taekwondo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Kung Fu and Kali. After years of pushing her body — and accumulating injuries along the way — she began looking for a more sustainable way to cultivate strength, health and longevity.
That search led her to Qi Gong and Yang Tai Chi, first in Canada and later in southern China, where she spent two years from 2006–2008 deepening her study of the internal arts at the root school of Choy Li Fut.
Today, Hang’s work brings together traditional Qi Gong, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), mindfulness and movement science. She is particularly interested in helping students understand the why behind the practice — how Qi moves through the body, how TCM views the relationship between the organs, emotions and energy, and how Qi Gong can help harmonize these patterns and bring the body-mind back towards balance.
Her ongoing studies include Five-Element Acupressure, alongside years of exploration in anatomy, biomechanics, fascia, injury prevention and mindful movement.
A former engineer, school teacher, personal trainer and martial arts instructor, Hang brings an educator’s curiosity to everything she teaches. Her approach is practical, inclusive and down-to-earth: learn the movements, understand the principles, feel them in your own body, and discover how the practice can become part of everyday life.
Through saigon om, Hang now focuses primarily on Qi Gong education and Teacher Training Levels 1–4, supporting practitioners and wellness professionals who want to move beyond simply following Qi Gong movements towards a deeper understanding of the practice.
And when she’s not chasing after her two young rambunctious children, Hang can usually be found stealing little pockets of quiet to work on her first Qi Gong book — a project that, much like Qi Gong itself, is teaching her something about patience, persistence and going with the flow.
Read more about our other trainings. Note that they need to be done in order.
Level 2 - Build & Strengthen Your Qi (50 hours)
