Qi Gong is a 4000 year-old ancient Chinese wellness practice that has its roots in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is an elegant, meditative movement practice that combines gentle movement, breath practice and meditation to create a calm, natural balance of energy. The best part is that it’s easy and can be practiced standing up or sitting down at any time of the day.

Did you know that the better-known Tai Chi is a form of Qi Gong? The Qi Gong practices we'll be sharing with you are a combination of traditional and modern Qi Gong, including the widely practiced short Yang Tai Chi sequence introduced in Module 2.

Mindfulness is an integral part of saigon om. We will naturally integrate the day-to-day healing practices with you.

This training is open to all levels. No Qi Gong experience is required.

New to Qi Gong? Follow along this short 8-minute practice with Hang.

Benefits of Qi Gong

• Naturally and fluidly loosens the joints

• Easy on the joints

• Brings aliveness to the body

• A low-impact way to move the body

• Balances emotions

• Boosts immunity and hormone health

• Releases stress

• Grounds the body and mind

• Energetically shifts stagnant and blocked ​energy ​in the body

• Recharges areas of depleted Qi

• Activates the body’s self-healing powers

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 this training for?

• All levels of Qi Gong practitioners, including those new to Qi Gong.

• All ages and physical abilities.

• For both those who want to deepen their personal practice and those who want to teach Qi Gong.

• Those who work in the health and wellness industry, or movement practitioners or meditators, or those who simply want a holistic approach to cultivate well-being.

MODULE 1
Introduction & Foundations of Qi Gong

Begin or refresh your Qi Gong practice and learn a handful of Qi Gong tools and sequences to help release and activate your Qi for a deeper spiritual practice.

Topics covered include:

• Basic energy activation exercises to clear energy blockages, increase circulation and get the "qi" flowing

• Qi Gong warm-ups & stretches to activate and release “blocked” energy

• Hand/Palm energy opening sequence

• A 12-step Qi Clearing sequence

• Digestive sequence

• Qi of Joy sequence

• Brief introduction to meridians, energy pathways, in the body; based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theories

• How to incorporate breath with movement

• Introduction to the practices of Qi Gong, Tai Chi, martial arts, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

• Formal and informal mindfulness practices and how to incorporate mindfulness into your daily life

• BONUS: basic self-acupressure release for the face and head (facial tension, headache, sinus issues, etc)

MODULE 2
Deepen your Qi Gong & Intro to Tai Chi

With a solid foundation of Qi Gong from Module 1, deepen your practice and learn the healing aspects of Qi Gong as well as the first third of the Yang Short Form Tai Chi.

Topics covered include:

• Review of sequences from Module 1

• Learn the first third of the Yang Short Form Tai Chi sequence

• Introduction to the Three Treasures of Life

• Philosophy of Taoism: Yin-Yang

• Martial arts and self-defense applications of Qi Gong

• Movements, postures, directions in Qi Gong

• Healing aspects of Qi Gong, as used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) energetic meridians

• How "Qi" flow, or lack there of, can cause and effect physical and emotional imbalances and balances

• Energy activation and release in hand and foot reflexology

• Acupressure points to release tension and stress

MODULE 3
Live & Breathe Qi Gong

The focus of this module is bringing your practice of Qi Gong into your everyday life and learning how to cultivate and strengthen your Qi.

Topics covered include:

• Diving deeper into the Three Treasures of Life

• How to manage, develop, and strengthen your Qi

• Ways to develop Qi Gong as a way of life

• The Five Treasures sequence

• Second and last third of Tai Chi sequence

• Qi Gong to boost your immunity

• The practice of “Qi walking”

• The 6 healing sounds of Qi Gong

• Intro to sequencing and creating your own Qi Gong sequences

• Acupressure points to balance yin yang

MODULE 4
Creating & Teaching Qi Gong

This module is designed to assist you with the “how’s” and “what’s” to share your Qi Gong practice and experience with your students. Please note: Module 4 is not all about teaching. For those that do not wish to teach, we’ll focus on creating your own wellness sequences.

Topics covered include:

• Creating your own short Qi Gong sequences based on the individual's interests (for example: health, meridians, energy level, emotional balance etc.)

• The best way to learn is to teach - you’ll spend time in small groups to share with one another.

• Practicing loving kindness & other good qualities as a teacher to empower your students

• Understanding each student as they step into your classroom to help them feel success and happy

• How to help students go deeper into their physical & spiritual practice through Qi Gong & mindfulness

• How to be a compassionate teacher with deep listening & loving speech

• How to create your teaching environment

• The art of teaching Qi Gong with mindful cues

• How to modify movements to accommodate all abilities of students

• Establishing and running Qi Gong classes

• How to promote your classes with digital marketing

What’s Included:

• Access to pre-course Qi Gong practice via saigon om online library

• Course manual in PDF format.

• Reflection exercises, homework, and self-study resources.

• Building a community of like-minded friends to support and practice together.

• Ongoing e-mail support during the course.

Course schedule

Welcome Circle (first day)
Qi Gong Practice
Break
Theory & Philosophy
Break
Practice
Workshop, Theory & Philosophy
(3 hours)

About the Lead Teacher, Hang Nhan

Hang spent many years (20+ ) practicing and competing in mixed martial arts (MMA), including WTF Taekwondo, Brazillian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Kung Fu, Cali (stick fighting), hand-to-hand combat. She’s known for her unstoppable arm-bar and rear choke techniques.

It was repeated MMA injuries that closed her door of joy and competitive path. It was also a huge blessing that initiated her Qi Gong and Yang Tai Chi journey in Canada and eventually in southern China in 2006 where she spent two solid years diligently deepening her internal martial arts practice in the Lohan system (Shaolin). To further her Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) studies, Hang is a student and practitioner of acupressure and Thai massage, also based on TCM theories.

Hang is known to be a passionate person of what she practices; from Qi Gong to yoga to mindfulness to Reiki to self-defense. As an experienced school teacher, Hang’s teaching style is inclusive, lively & fun! Hang has also written a book called “Self-Defense for Women” from a woman’s perspective.