Nick Loffree: Courses & Retreats

“Completing Nick Loffree’s Qigong Teacher Training was a deeply meaningful experience. Nick teaches with clarity, patience, and attention to detail, which made the forms easy to learn yet powerful to embody. I appreciated that he didn’t just teach the movements—he shared the history, the intention, and the deeper “why” behind the practice. It helped me connect to Qigong in a more grounded and authentic way. I felt supported throughout the entire program. Nick brings a balance of calm presence, depth, and a sense of humour that makes learning feel natural and enjoyable. What also set this training apart was the guidance beyond the practice itself. Nick offered practical support on how to begin sharing Qigong with others, including insight into starting a teaching business. If you’re looking to deepen your practice and learn from a teacher who leads with integrity, clarity, and heart, I highly recommend this training.”

“I completed Nick’s level one teacher training and it was one of the best investments I have made. I have trained with other teachers over the past 8 years but it was Nick’s training that elevated my practice and teaching of Qigong. In contrast to many other teachers, Nick is empathetic, patient and adaptable demonstrating no ego. He is also approachable, which is essential when learning new forms and theory. He values all students input and often added more course material, including lectures and videos to deepen our understanding and further explain complex concepts. Unlike previous courses, I felt empowered to create class plans and sequence classes. Many of my own students have noticed the positive influence Nick’s course has had on my own teaching. I look forward to his level two teacher training as I got so much out of Level one. ”

“I took my first Tai Chi class at the YMCA in 1986, and have been doing some type of qigong on and off ever since, mostly with DVDs or on YouTube. I discovered Nick's YouTube channel during the Covid-19 pandemic and fell in love with his videos . I decided to sign up for the spring 2023 teacher training class and was absolutely thrilled with it. Not only does Nick teach several different forms throughout the course, but you also learn about the origins of qigong as well as some traditional Chinese medicine. Learning about the Chinese 5 elements and the energy meridians was one of the highlights of the course for me, as I had never had the opportunity to study this before. Nick's style of teaching resonated so strongly with me that I have also gone on to take several of his other classes as well as attending a few of his retreats, which have all been amazing experiences. Another great feature is that you have lifetime access to the entire course so that if you haven't practiced a particular form in a while you can always go back and review it whenever you want. I highly recommend taking Nick's teacher training to anyone interested in learning about qigong- whether you want to teach it to others or just dive deeper for your own personal experience. ”

“I participated in Lee Holden's Teacher Training program not only once but TWICE. I regularly attend his live subscription classes, I never miss a Master Class and I have trained with Daisy Lee, Roger Jahnke, Nan Lu, Master Ming Tong, Kathy Yang and Ken Cohen. While each one of those teachers is incredible in his/her own right and I have learned so much from them, you have taught me things that I never learned from any other teacher. You are extremely humble about how much you know and I appreciate the wonderful way you have woven so much detailed information into each and every lesson. ”

“I believe Qigong is not only beneficial for our aging population, but an integral component of good health for all ages, so Nick's Teacher Training Level 1 Course was perfect for giving me the confidence to share Qigong with my community. Nick is a friendly, personable teacher whose enthusiasm for Qigong is apparent. His live online classes are fun and engaging, with a Q&A portion (which I recommend folks prepare for each week as extra questions really add to the total experience). The year after I took this course, I started instructing “Qigong for Beginners” twice a week at the 50+ Centres in my city. Nick's course is packed with a variety of movements so every class I lead is unique. He also gives valuable advice on how to market to get participants interested, teaches how to structure the flow of a class, and, before you start teaching, tests your basic knowledge and makes sure that you demonstrate the forms correctly. The live classes are recorded and can be viewed anytime, plus there are numerous extra practice videos which I reference often to remind myself of the exercises. Additional lessons in history and Chinese Medicine as well as a comprehensive manual full of information are included. This course is well worth it - a wonderful 12-weeks for those who plan to teach or anyone who wants to learn more about Qigong.”

“I found Nick Loffree’s Level 1 Teacher Training to be exceptionally well-paced, deeply detailed, and very clearly presented. The course has delivered outstanding value to both my personal practice and professional work. I now apply the techniques and insights from the training in nearly every session—whether I’m teaching breath coaches, working with elite sports, facilitating corporate workshops, running retreats, or supporting individual clients. It has become a foundational part of my approach and an incredible asset to my toolkit.”