“I cannot believe that we are so fortunate to have someone in Kingston who is so knowledgeable about Qi Gong, Tai Chi and Traditional Chinese Medicine having studied all over the world. Hang not only has incredible knowledge and skill but she also has a huge compassionate heart and finds a very easy, relaxed way to share some of this amazing knowledge. I came away from Qi Gong Immersion 2 bubbling with new knowledge and my body singing for the joy of doing such quiet but effective exercises. These immersions are not to be missed! They can open the doorway for you to find inner peace and greatly improve your health.”
— Margaret, Kingston, Ontario

Qi Gong is a 4000 year-old ancient Chinese wellness practice that has its roots in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is an elegant meditative practice that combines gentle movement, breath, and meditation to create a calm natural balance of energy in body and mind. 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 immersion 2.

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

“Qi Gong (pronounced chee-goong) is a word that has several layers. “Qi” means energy or lifeforce. “Gong” means work or skill. Qi Gong, then, is a practice that cultivates and balances the qi.”

New to Qi Gong? Follow along this short 10-minute practice with Hang.

 

The Immersions Are Open to All Levels

No Qi Gong experience is required. Smiling is preferred.

Each Immersion is a Prerequisite for the Next Immersion

The immersions need to be completed in order from 1 to 4. Start with immersion 1 and see where your wellness journey takes you.

Qi Gong Teacher Training Certification

For those who are inspired to teach Qi Gong, the four immersions make up our Qi Gong Techer Training. At the end of Immersion 4, you will receive a Qi Gong Teacher Training Certificate.

Who Are the Immersions For?

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

  • All ages and physical abilities.

  • 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.

  • Those who are inspired to teach Qi Gong.

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.

Benefits of Qi Gong

  • Naturally and fluidly loosens the joints

  • A low-impact way to move the body; easy on the joints

  • Brings aliveness to the body

  • Balances emotions

  • Improves balance and mental focus

  • Lowers levels of stress and anxiety

  • Boosts immunity and hormone health

  • 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

“Qi Gong classes with Hang have 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 in class is very profound; and she shares it with joy, generosity and enthusiasm. It has been especially beneficial during the pandemic lockdown to begin my day with Qi Gong as it has empowered me to remain joyful, open, resilient and grounded in these uncertain times. Hang teaches with wisdom, humour, joy and a deep care for her students wellbeing. I highly recommend her classes.”
— Christine, Melbourne, Australia

IMMERSION 1
Introduction & Foundations of Qi Gong

June 15-16, 2024
Sat 9am - 4:30pm
Sun 9:30am - 4pm

Investment: $400+HST

Begin or refresh your Qi Gong practice with this two-day immersion. By the end of the immersion, you will 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)

IMMERSION 2
Deepen your Qi Gong & Intro to Tai Chi

Investment: $400+HST

With a solid foundation of Qi Gong from Immersion 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.

Prerequisite: Immersion 1

Topics covered include:

  • Review of sequences from Immersion 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

 

IMMERSION 3
Live & Breathe Qi Gong

Investment: $400+HST

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

Prerequisite: Immersion 1 and 2

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

IMMERSION 4
Creating & Teaching Qi Gong

May 4-5, 2024
9am-4:30pm

Investment: $400+HST

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

Prerequisite: Immersion 1, 2 and 3

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

Location

A light-filled yoga studio in Kingston East at KOPIFit, 800 John Marks Avenue, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.

Investment

The investment for each immersion is $400+HST

What’s Included:

  • Comprehensive training manual

  • Training certificate

Daily Schedule

9am Welcome Circle
10am Qi Gong Practice
11am Break/Snack
11:15am Tea Drinking Meditation, Theory & Philosophy
1pm Lunch
2pm Qi Gong Rest and Digest
3pm Workshop, Theory & Philosophy
4pm Qi Gong Practice/Review
4:30pm Finish for the day

“I absolutely love attending Hang’s Qi Gong classes. This is a new practice for me - it is gentle and healing and I am really enjoying discovering the Qi Gong philosophy and approach to working with the body, mind and spirit. Hang is an extremely knowledgeable teacher, guiding the class with care, humour and love. Every class is a gift and I highly recommend this practice to everyone, especially those who would appreciate a gentle, mindful experience.”
— Deb, Australia

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.