50-hr seasonal qigong and taiji ch’uan Teacher training

One day a season 10am- 4.30pm. January - october 2023.

At Chawton Village Hall, Alton, Surrey, UK - Can be taken in person, or on Zoom.

Price: £95 per module or £495 for 6 modules

A set of 6 full-day workshops exploring the seasonal influences and elements within Qigong and Taiji Ch’uan. Ch’uan means the supreme ultimate fist, to have your power, health and mind within your grasp. Included is in-depth advanced seasonal information and how to apply this to your daily life. 

The inner wisdom of these traditions are thousands of years old, the movements and practices are constantly changing from generation to generation and yet everything is directly applicable, right now, to modern life in the 21st century. 

2024 Seasonal QiGong And taiji ch’uan TRAINING dates:

  • Module 1: Winter/Water, Sunday 7 January 2024

  • Module 2: Spring/Wood, Sunday 10 March 2024

  • Module 3: Early Summer/Space, Sunday 12 May 2024

  • Module 4: Summer/Fire, Sunday 9 June 2024

  • Module 5: Late Summer/Earth, Sunday 14 July 2024

  • Module 6: Autumn/Metal, Sunday 15 September 2024

As places are limited due to restrictions, we require a £95 deposit to secure your place before each of the modules you want to attend (unless you pay for the full course)

In order to receive the course completion certificate, you must complete all 6 modules. These can be completed at any time in the future as the course will be running again.

Price: £95 per module or £495 for all 6 modules.

 

Each module will include:

  • Chi mobilization exercises notably to harmonize the yin and yang and release tension.

  • 8 Qigong moves for each season enhancing health and the flow of energy to the organs.

  • Relative Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles and mind training techniques.

  • A series of different sets of Health Qigong each season.

  • Taiji principles, applications and how to work with and balance the 6 elements.

  • Sections of the Short 24 Yang Style Form, which can be practised by applying the seasonal theories.


    We also cover the mental and emotional influences which can be positively strengthened by mindfully moving the body. You will have the opportunity to master some of the intricacies of a movement technique that is both classical and modern, simple yet profound, absorbing and satisfying. By the end the practice you feel relaxed both mentally and physically refreshed. 

We shall also be looking into the Taoist philosophy behind the practices. This is a great course to advance your learning and you have time between each module to use the recorded and written material to consolidate your personal practice.

To find out more and to book your place, please contact Sue (Senior Instructor with the Tai Chi Union of Great Britain)

Email: sue@suewoodd.com or phone: 07788 584746

About Sue Woodd:

Sue Woodd has been working in the field of Complementary Medicine for the past 25 years, founding her own school in 1991. She is a senior registered T’ai Chi Union and a Level 5 Master Instructor with the International Taiji & Qigong Federation and a graduate of the College of Cranial Sacral Therapy. Sue is the co-founder of Seasonal Yoga Teacher Training School and an experienced 500-Hour Yoga Teacher with the Yoga Alliance & Yoga Professionals governing bodies. As an International Master Trainer, Sue trains fitness instructors and lectures for leading fitness companies worldwide and continues to raise public awareness through her books, DVD’s and radio and television appearances. Learn more about Sue Woodd.

 

Location:

Chawton Village Hall,

Winchester Rd, Alton

Surrey

GU34 1RX