How to Become a Qigong Instructor: A Path of Personal Repair and Evolution
If you feel drawn to the healing intelligence of breath, movement and energy, becoming a Qigong instructor may be the next step in your own evolution.
Qigong is more than a movement art. It is a system for regulating the nervous system, restoring vitality and reconnecting with the deeper intelligence of your body. Whether you are a yoga teacher, Reiki practitioner, coach, therapist, acupuncturist, or someone navigating chronic stress or chronic illness, Qigong training offers both personal transformation and a professional skillset you can bring into your work with others.
At Great Energy, our online Qigong certification is contemporary, trauma-aware and accessible to beginners. No martial arts background is needed. No medical expertise required. Only a willingness to return to your breath, your body and your inner rhythm.
If you have been curious about Qigong, this guide will help you understand how certification works and how to begin.
How Long Does It Take to Become a Qigong Instructor
Most students complete their Qigong instructor training with us in eight to twelve weeks.
Your journey begins with a live-online eight week Qigong Immersion. After that, you may continue into the optional Qigong Instructor pathway which includes live support, Office Hours, practice groups and mentorship as needed. No additional tuition is required to complete your Qigong certification.
Everything is learn at your own pace. Live attendance is welcome but not required. Replays are available for every class. Your enrollment includes one full year of support and lifetime access to the course materials.
What Qigong Certification Means
Qigong certification recognizes that you have developed a personal practice and the skills to guide others safely and effectively.
With Great Energy Qigong, your training includes
• Personal practice several times a week in community
• Teaching rehearsals and supportive peer practice
• Live conversations, lectures and Q&A
• Personalized feedback on your teaching
• A recorded teaching sample that completes your certification
• Continuing education eligibility for Yoga Alliance teachers and wellness professionals
This is not a rigid medical licensing process. It is a grounded, trauma-aware healing path that prepares you to support real people living modern lives.
How to Get Certified in Qigong with Great Energy
The process is simple and supportive.
Join the Immersion - Learn the foundations of Qigong through weekly live practices, guided lessons and energetic training.
Attend live Office Hours - Receive mentorship, teaching guidance and a space to ask questions and refine your understanding.
Practice and Submit - Record a short teaching sample and complete your practice checklist.
Receive Your Certification - Graduate with confidence and clarity, ready to share Qigong professionally and skillfully.
How Qigong Differs From Yoga
While contemporary yoga often centers on physical postures, Qigong centers on energy flow. The emphasis is on gentle, flowing movement, breath regulation and the cultivation of internal harmony.
Breathe
Intentional breathwork regulates the nervous system and awakens Qi.
Activate
Tapping, brushing and healing sound practices open the energy pathways.
Warm Up
Gentle joint rotations soften the body.
Stretch
Wave-like movements release tension and clear stagnation.
Flow
Continuous, fluid movements restore natural rhythm.
Posture
Standing forms build grounding, stability and inner strength.
Rest and Meditation
Stillness seals the practice and integrates the effects.
These principles form the heart of our Qigong training. They rebuild vitality in a way that is accessible to beginners and deeply supportive for experienced practitioners.
What Are the Best Online Courses for Learning Qigong
Many excellent Qigong teachers and lineages exist. What makes Great Energy Qigong unique is that our program is designed specifically for modern nervous systems and modern life. We blend ancient principles with trauma-aware education, somatic awareness and clear, contemporary language.
Our certification is grounding, gentle and structured to support both personal healing and professional integration.
Where to Find Qigong Classes Near You
If you cannot find local Qigong classes, our online classes bring Qigong directly to you. You can join live from anywhere in the world or watch replays on your schedule.
Our students often report that the online format feels intimate and connected because the teaching is clear, simple and accessible.
And as you grow, you may become the person who brings Qigong to your own community.
Choosing a Qigong Instructor Training
Qigong instruction is offered through martial arts schools, Taoist temples and independent teachers. Very few programs are built specifically for yoga teachers, coaches, healers and people working in Western cultures.
Great Energy Qigong is designed for modern students and professionals.
In our training you will find
• A clear step by step curriculum
• Trauma-aware teaching
• Accessible language for Western practitioners
• A flexible online format with real human support
• A blend of Qigong, Taoist Yoga and contemporary somatic education
You do not need any previous experience. We begin at the foundation and build from there.
Who the Great Energy Qigong Certification Course Is For
This path is ideal for
• Yoga and meditation teachers expanding into energetics
• Reiki practitioners and energy workers seeking embodied methods
• Coaches and therapists supporting emotional and somatic regulation
• Acupuncturists and Chinese medicine students deepening their practice
• People with chronic illness or autoimmunity rebuilding vitality
• Anyone ready for personal healing, grounding and transformation
If you are drawn to Qigong, you are welcome here.
Final Words
If you have ever wondered how to become a Qigong instructor
If you have longed for a contemporary, compassionate certification
If you are ready to restore your energy and support the healing of others
We welcome you to the Great Energy Qigong path.
The next session begins soon. Your journey can begin today.
Learn more or register here.
References
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. “Qigong: What You Need to Know.” NIH, 2024.
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Chan J, Ho R, et al. “Effects of Qigong Exercise on Anxiety and Depression.” Complementary Therapies in Medicine. 2017. PMID 28499183.