Qi Gong for Animal Bodyworkers

This Expanded Program course lays the foundation for using Qi Gong in your practice of acupressure with animals. Learn to cultivate more qi (energy) and manage it more easily. Qi Gong, even at this simple-to-learn level, will enhance your qi skill set and allow you to use qi more effectively both during your sessions and in your everyday life.

Our students find Qi Gong to be a powerful practice for relaxation and stress reduction. They rave saying that it is their preferred way to do mediation. The ancients were on to something – come tap into this classical practice to optimize your practice of Classical East Asian Medicine with animals.

In this class you will learn:

• Defining Qi Gong is and why it has been used for centuries
• Exploring how Qi Gong nurtures your body, mind, and Qi
• How to use Qi Gong for relaxation, mental clarity, qi cultivation, wellness, and even longevity
• Basic Guidelines for a simple yet profound practice that can be done in just 2 minutes a day (or more if you want even better results)
• Four simple Forms to start your Qi Gong palette
• Guidelines on how to use this practice Before, During, or After an animal bodywork session
• Ways to use your Qi Gong as PART OF your animal bodywork session

Class includes:

• PDF manual with Qi Gong basic theory, guidelines, and descriptions of the 4 forms
• Video instruction explaining the theory of Qi Gong and how it is used in the context of practicing animal acupressure (professionally or personally)
• Video demonstrations showing the 4 forms in detail
• Live Zoom Class in July 2024* to discuss and practice the Forms and receive feedback on your movement
• Access to an off Facebook group (our EA Guild Group) where you have forever access to feedback, question/answer with your teacher, and a place to share your wins

Everything is taught in Elemental Acupressure’s signature no nonsense, down to earth, modern  “you-can-do-it” approach so you can make Qi Gong part of your life almost immediately! No  decades of torturous acetic practice at the Shao Lin Monastery required! All the ancient benefits taught in a modern approachable style for maximum results in no time.

Are you a Certification Program Student? You are welcome to select this course as one of your four “Specialized” courses, required for your Certificate but it is NOT automatically included in your course roster.

*note that after the live sessions in July 2024, replay recordings will be placed in your course for permanent review. After the initial offering in July 2024, any student who purchases this class will have a forever invite to attend future live zoom sessions of this course but there is no guarantee when that might happen. The July sessions will likely be the only live sessions in 2024. However you will always retain the offer to post videos of your movement in the Group if you want feedback from your teacher.