The Oldest Known Qigong Form

Created by Chinese medical doctor Hua To around 150 AD, this form is meant to exercise the body, remove stagnant Qi, strengthen the legs, open the joints, improve balance and coordination, build the kidney Qi, calm the heart Qi, smooth the liver Qi, invigorate the lung/immune Qi, and nourish the stomach Qi. It can be used as a form of 5 Element Qigong, or as a seasonal practice to harmonize with the environment. You will also learn some 5 Element Standing and Moving meditations to accompany these 5 animal forms.

  • Six in-depth classes to learn and experience each of the animals, and understand their underlying philosophy

  • A library of detailed Form-Instruction videos, breaking down each of the 50+ exercises taught in the course

  • A high quality follow-along Practice Video for each of the animal sets, filmed in various beautiful locations including a Shinto temple, a Samurai castle, a natural hot spring, a snowy mountain river, and a tropical rainforest.

  • A private session with one of Nick's certified Form Coaches to ask questions and review your forms

  • Opportunity to earn an instructor certificate (for Level 1 certified Qigong teachers)

  • Opportunity to gain 50 hours of training to be applied towards my Level 2 Instructor certification (2 private sessions required at 50% discounted rate)

  • Lifetime access to all course materials

Pricing options

Pay in full now or spread over the length of the course.

FAQ

  • Are there Live classes?

    No, this is a self-paced course.

  • How long will this course take.

    Nick recommends going through the course over 6 months; 1 month for each animal, then a bonus month to put them all together into one form.

  • How challenging is this form?

    This form is a bit more challenging than most Qigong you may have tried. It takes a little longer to learn, because there is footwork involved in many of the exercises, similar to Tai Chi. Nick provides variations to make many of the movements more accessible for people with mobility issues.

  • What is your refund policy?

    We do not offer refunds on this course, but you can get a full credit towards a future program if you ask within 24 hours of purchase.

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Apply 50 hours from this course towards your Level 2 certification

If you have completed or are enrolled in our Level 1 Qigong Teacher Training, you can use 50 hours from this course towards Level 2 certification. The level 1 is a 100 hour course. Level 2 requires an additional 100 hours of training, making it a 200 hour certification in total. This course counts towards 50 of those 100 hours. In the near future we will be adding more 50 hours courses to take you to the full 200 hours. Additional information is provided in the course, but you can email us questions at [email protected]