Introductory Qigong Program
San Qing Mountain, China
Heavenly Essence Qigong is an advanced Qigong system that covers many different aspects of Qigong including the mind training, breath training, a full range of Medical Qigong training and a unique Alchemical life preservation training refined and simplified from many traditional Buddhist and Daoist essential practices. It requires a life time commitment and discipline.
Qi Dragon offers different levels of Qigong training programs that would fit different levels of commitment and interest.
Heavenly Essence Introductory Qigong Program requires very little commitment for in-classroom study time. This program focuses on introducing you to some general Qigong theories, principals and three main Qigong exercises from Heavenly Essence Qigong system. Most of our Introductory Qigong workshops offer 7 CEUs to L.Ac.s and RNs. There is usually no prerequisite for this introductory level of study.
If you would like to acquire a more in-depth and comprehensive knowledge and a formal training of this Qigong system, we highly recommend that you participate in our Heavenly Essence Qigong Formal Study Program and Heavenly Essence Qigong Certificate of Completion Program.
The following class/workshops fall under the category of the Heavenly Essence Introductory Qigong Program:
Introduction to Heavenly Essence Qigong (9am-4pm) (6CEUs)
This is an introductory workshop for the study of the Heavenly Essence Qigong system. This one day workshop is good for beginners to learn some Qigong basic theories and principals as well as the three main Dynamic Qigong exercises of the system. You will be given a basic introduction to a profound Qigong practice that has benefited millions of its practitioners, both physically and spiritually in China. The core of the system lies in this foundation study. Taking this one-day workshop is recommended before your formal study of Qigong or before taking our weekly Monday Night Qigong practice class. As a beginner, you may start attending the Monday Night Qigong practice while waiting for any instructional workshops. There is usually 6 CEUs available for L.Ac. and RN. Please verify with each event for CEUs.
Qigong for Health (7 CEUs)or Healing with Qigong and Zen Tassajara Workshop(18 CEUs)
The Qigong for Health one-day workshop that we offer at Green Gulch Farm or SF Zen Center and the Healing with Qigong and Zen retreat at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center are equivalent to Qi Dragon’s Introduction to Heavenly Essence Qigong Workshop. There is usually a 7 CEUs for the one day workshop and 18 CEUs for the Tassajara retreat for L.Ac. and RN. Please check each specific workshop description for details.
Qigong Intensive Day (9am-5pm) (8CEUs)
Prerequisite: familiar with the basic three Dynamic Qigong exercises
This is an intensive practice day for anyone who has received instructions on the Three Main Dynamic Qigong Exercises of Heavenly Essence Qigong. This one day intensive practice is highly recommended after you completed the Qigong for Health workshop training or any half- or one-day Introductory Qigong Workshop Qi Dragon conducted. This is a good place for you to start your practice and develop your discipline after learning the basic theories and the three main exercises.
This event generally has 8 CEUs for L.Ac. & RN; Please notify us before the event if you are taking it for CEUs. Click for details.
Monday Night Qigong – A Practice Class (Beginners are welcome!)
Mondays 6:30pm-8:00pm
Location: Gruenwald Press, 1663 Mission Street, entrance is the yellow door on Plum Street (facing the entrance of the Discount Builders), Door Code 352
Class Fee: Sliding scale $10-$15 (Please leave your class fee in the wooden box on the table since nobody is collecting the money.)
Led by Liping Zhu or substitute senior student
This class consists of an hour practice of the Three Main Dynamic Qigong exercises and half an hour Group Healing Meditation. Group energy (Qi) is very powerful for healing and enhancing your energy level. No previous experience is necessary. Please make sure you have read the Special Notes on Monday Night Qigong on our website before attending this class for the first time.
