QiGong Teacher Training: Level 1

CULTIVATE VITALITY, ENTHUSIASM & INNER HARMONY

12-WEEK LIVE-ONLINE 200-HOUR TRAINING
Next training FALL 2025

JOIN OUR LIVE, ONLINE TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM, AND IMMERSE YOURSELF IN QIGONG.

Qigong (pronounced ‘Chee - Gung’) is often translated as “The art of cultivating vital energy.” It is a combination of focused mind, breath, and structured movement. 


Certain types of Qigong are easier and more accessible than yoga, for people with limited mobility, and the practice does not require props or a mat. It can be practiced outdoors or indoors, standing or seated, and an effective session can be as short as 10-15 minutes.

In this training, we focus on authenticity and precision. Positive effects can be felt from the first class. Qigong is a lifelong practice for healing, optimization of movement, and meditation. This online immersion course is first a journey for your own practice, and second, an opportunity to receive certification as a Level One Qigong Teacher.

Qigong will help you rediscover your inner source of vitality, enthusiasm and balance.

~ No prior experience is needed to join this immersion course! ~

Yoga Farm Ithaca is a nonprofit charitable, 501c3 organization. Being a nonprofit enables us to stay committed to a vision of a healthier world as we believe that yoga & wellness should be a right rather than a privilege.  

We have guided thousands of students all around the world through our 200, 300 & 500 hour immersions, & have over 700 5-star reviews from graduates on the Yoga Alliance website.

Now, the next step in the evolution of the teaching and practice of Qigong is here.

Are you ready?

About Our School

A TOP 3 ONLINE TEACHER TRAINING SCHOOL

TRAINING AT A GLANCE

200 Hours of Training

3 month duration + 6 months to complete certification

The curriculum used in this training was originally designed and approved for an accredited Master of Science in Acupuncture professional training program.

- PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE -

WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE

☀ 12 weeks of 3 times a week live online classes

☀ Indefinite access to training materials and all class replays for Graduates 

☀ Unlimited qigong, yoga, and meditation classes during the duration of the course

☀ Zoom office hours for Q&A from your lead educator each week

☀ Private and safe online classroom connecting you with your instructors and fellow students for the full time of the program and beyond

YOU WILL LEARN TO CREATE INTERNAL BALANCE THROUGHOUT THE RHYTHMS OF THE SEASONS AND YOUR LIFE. WHEN THE BODY, MIND, AND BREATH ARE IN BALANCE, AN OPTIMAL ENVIRONMENT FOR HEALING IS AVAILABLE.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

☀ Fundamental Qigong Theory
Yin and Yang
Five Element Theory
Theory of Qi, Blood, and Fluids
Chinese Energetic Anatomy
Channel Theory

☀ Demonstrate how to correct and teach:

Standing Postures

Wu Ji Empty Stance
Zhan Zhaung Standing Post
San Ti Shi Three Body Posture

Breath Patterns

Abdominal breathing
Reverse breathing
Embryonic breathing

Shen Fa: Movement Pattern Training for Qigong

Principles of Song
Moving from the Yao
Rising and Falling
Drilling
Six Harmonies, incorporating bear movement and swings

Qigong Sets

Wave Hands like Clouds
Six Qi Cultivation Exercises
Yi Yin Jing: Sinew Tendon Changing Classic
Five Element
Ba Duan Jin/Eight Pieces of Brocade

☀ Introduce and practice Nian Li Taoist medical qigong

Cue Rehearsals and breakout rooms will be utilized to practice teaching skills throughout, and after, the live training course. We use a balance of didactic and practical teaching methods, including fundamentals of how to teach.

This is a wonderful opportunity to join a community of new and experienced qigong practitioners and teachers.

WHO THIS TRAINING IS FOR

YOGA TEACHERS, HEALERS, THERAPISTS & EDUCATORS 

Broaden your teaching toolkit to reach more people.

Increase the accessibility of your classes.

Further practice your teaching skills.

Learn multiple authentic qigong sets.

Learn healing practices for yourself and your future students.

If you are a member of Yoga Alliance this course will earn you 50 CEU’s.

YOU HAVEN’T REALLY CONNECTED WITH YOGA

Qigong can be more accessible for many students than yoga.

Qigong is the next wave of wellness practices and will grow exponentially, as yoga has in the West.

Qigong is more “time efficient” - sessions are often 15-30 minutes

Qigong has multiple systems of self-healing.

YOU ARE SEEKING HEALING FOR YOURSELF

It all starts with a simple choice: “I’ll take the first step.”

We’d be honored to walk the path with you 🙏

THE JOURNEY

Register

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Attend a Q&A session

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Order Your Books & Materials

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Join online Classes & Community

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We host live classes every week and have a vast resource library. As a YFI Student, you get ongoing access as soon as you register and create your account on the platform. This is where you will begin to engage in community discussions and meet some classmates.

Commit To The 12 Week Course

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Attend live classes, practice on your own, and engage in community discussions. You will begin as a student and, over the course of the program, you will quickly shift into a compassionate teacher.  It’s an amazing path we get to walk together.

Post-Graduation & Teaching

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To continue to support you after graduation, we have many ways for you to stay connected in the community as well as ongoing office hours through our extensive membership portal.

“THE MOST ‘IN-PERSON’ ONLINE TEACHER TRAINING IN THE WORLD.”

🌟 Inspiration and interaction via active, live-taught classrooms and office hours (plus - video and audio replays for everything…)

🌟 Students form lasting bonds of compassion and care for one another throughout this training.

🌟 Our team of 10 educators supports these connections, which has resulted in this training being called “the most in-person online yoga teacher training available”

You’ll receive your teaching certification from YFI which is yours forever with no additional fees or CEUs.

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WHY CHOOSE YFI

CURRICULUM

YFI

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Trainees Teach and Assist in Public Classes

Trauma Informed Language & Cuing

100% Practical, Focused Training

In-Person Feeling In Online Format

Spiritually Connected Without Rigid Dogma

Extensive Digital Resources

TRAINERS

Master Level Instructors

Working Professionals

Mentorship & Coaching

Office Hours

Personalized Help

COMMUNITY

Inclusive & Open Minded

Diversity, Inclusion & Body Positive

Connected, Active & Engaged

TUITION & SCHEDULES

Affordable Payment Plans

Flexible, Part-Time Study Options

Your Own Pace (4-12 Month Program)

Home Study

EXPERIENCE YOU CAN TRUST

This training brings together an expert group of educators to offer our students a wide range of experience and personal connection.

Bryan Isacks, M.S. L.AC.

LEAD EDUCATOR

Bryan has been training, teaching, and practicing acupuncture, Oriental medicine, and qigong in the Finger Lakes for over twenty years.

  • Isacks has taught medical qigong in the area since 2004, where he developed a qigong curriculum for people in recovery at Cayuga Addiction recovery services. He is certified to teach Bagua Zhang through Internal Arts International.

    He has contiually run a high volume acupuncture practice in Trumansburg, NY, specializing in sports medicine and pain management, since 2007. Isacks has also served on the faculty of the Finger Lakes School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine since 2007, where he taught Tui Na (Chinese medical massage) and Qigong. He has hosted dozens of students and interns who came to learn acupuncture and body work in his clinic and has assisted some of the finest practitioners of East Asian healing arts in the world in teaching Chinese medical massage, qigong, and tui na in Europe, Canada, and the United States.

HOW ONLINE TRAINING WORKS

Most online schools simply send you a bunch of videos and wish you luck. There is an abundance of evidence to show that this type of learning, particularly for movement practices, just doesn’t work. Here at Yoga Farm Ithaca, we take the opposite approach, and we recognize that in order to learn and grow, first there must be a sense of belonging and connection. 

Our trainers are Educators, and have decades of experience in the classroom. At YFI each program has been developed with learning styles, and curriculum flow in mind. 

We have tested various teaching methods to ensure that online learning feels like in-person learning. 

Our courses are live, interactive, engaging, and connecting. The development and growth of our graduates speaks for itself.

  • You’ll be issued a login and password for our official eLearning platform Yoga Farm Online Acadamy hosted on Mighty Network where you’ll find classes, cue sheets, notes, recorded lessons, and more. This new and updated platform has five times the number of resources offered on any other course and also serves as a social networking platform for community connection.

  • You can start logging classes immediately after you register on the platform. Take classes with our instructors and graduates online, with local teachers, or with your favorite instructors.

  • You’ll submit recorded class showcasing your teaching abilities and demonstrating content comprehension

    You will also submit a Reflective Teaching Exam exploring your experience with this course.

ALL-INCLUSIVE TUITION

Next course start date: Fall 2025

TUITION FEES INCLUDE:

  • 3x a week live online classes for 12 weeks with your masterful lead educator

  • Weekly office hours with replays available

  • Flexible curriculum designed to fit into your schedule

  • Indefinite access to replays & transcripts for all classes

  • Unlimited qigong, yoga, meditation, office hours, and much more

    Credit Cards & Paypal accepted



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Discounts & Coupons

We have created community discounts to be a part of the greater movement toward equity & inclusion in the field of yoga.

We are seeking students in these communities in order to create diversity in the Yoga Teaching community. Our goal is that these opportunities will enable students to see themselves represented in the teachers that they have access to.  

Please identify the community you identify as, from the list below.

  • Receive 10% off for 2 or more paid in full tuition, registering on the same day. You can register separately, or pay together.

    Discount Code: FRIENDS

  • If you have taken a YTT from any school and are a certified 200 hr yoga teacher, you are welcome to join us as a refresher for 50 CEU credits and 30% off tuition (full payment or the payment plan).

    You will be asked to submit a copy your certificate after registering

    Discount Code: YOGATEACHER

  • K-12 educators (public or private)

    Discount Code: K12 at registration

  • BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Person of Global Majority)

    Discount Code: BIPOC at registration

  • LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer)

    Discount Code: LGBTQ at registration

  • EQUITY (For anyone who receives state or federal financial assistance)

    Discount Code: EQUITY at registration

FREE! Bonus Materials

($500 value)

✦ Unlimited weekly LIVE qigong, yoga & meditation

✦ Take classes online with our teachers, or access classes anytime from the on-demand library.

✦ Instant access to these bonuses lets you start right away

Student Reviews

HAVE SOME MORE QUESTIONS?

FAQs

  • Qigong is one of the most gentle and potent healing movement modalities that exists. This self-care system of Healing reconnects body, mind and emotions.

    Qigong has been studied and validated by thousands of individuals and medical doctors.

    “[Qigong is] a form of traditional Chinese mind/body exercise and meditation that uses slow and precise body movements with controlled breathing and mental focusing to improve balance, flexibility, muscle strength, and overall health.”

    — NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH

    Qigong originated in China, and is one of the branches of Traditional Chinese Medicine, an ancient system of health and wellness that's been used in China for thousands of years.

    Yoga Farm Ithaca’s practice includes graceful, meditative movements synchronized with deep, gentle breathing, as well as shaking, self-massage, sound healing and more.

    From the National QiGong Association:

    “QiGong opens the flow of energy in meridians used in acupuncture and Chinese medicine. It enhances our ability to feel the Life Force underlying the physical world and to deepen our communication with it.

    Physically, slow gentle qigong movements warm tendons, ligaments, and muscles; tonify vital organs and connective tissue; and promote circulation of body fluids (blood, synovial, lymph).

    QiGong can be used:

    As a standalone daily practice

    As the Warm-up or cooldown of a yoga class

    As a healing modality for specific conditions or to enhance overall health

    As part of a community ceremony or workshop, preparing participants for music or meditation

  • Training Manual

    Handouts will be delivered with each module for print or to save on your device

    Course Textbook 📚

    The Root of Chinese Qigong 3rd. Ed.: Secrets of Health, Longevity, & Enlightenment (Qigong Foundation)

    Suggested Additional Resources

    The Way of Qigong: The Art and Science of Chinese Energy Healing by Kenneth S. Cohen

  • WEEKLY SCHEDULE for 12 WEEKS, starting FALL 2025 (tentative and subject to change):

    Saturdays 1:30-3:30pm EST / 10-12:30pm PST / 6-8:30pm GMT

    • Physical Qigong practice and teaching methods

    Sundays 1-2:30pm EST / 10-11:30am PST / 6-8:30pm GMT

    • Teaching Methods and Corrections

    Thursdays 11am-1pm EST / 8-10am PST / 4-6pm GMT

    •     Theory, Application & Philosophy

    All live sessions are recorded and added to your classroom with video replay, audio replay and transcripts


    Optional additional movement opportunities included in tuition.

    During this training, you have access to daily classes, meditation, office hours and other community offerings.

    You have a 6 months after the live classes are over to submit your certification materials and receive your teaching certificate if you choose this option.

  • Bryan is authorized to teach within the lineages of his qigong sets. A full lineage chart will be provided to students in the training.

  • ALL-INCLUSIVE TUITION

    $219/MONTH

    $429/MONTH

    $2,399 - ONE TIME PAYMENT

  • JOIN WITH A FRIEND!

    Joining with a friend or family member discount

    • Receive 10% off for 2 or more paid in full tuition, registering on the same day. You can register separately, or pay together.

    Discount Code: FRIENDS

    YOGA TEACHER DISCOUNT

    If you have taken a YTT from any school and are a certified 200 hr yoga teacher, you are welcome to join us for CEU credits and 30% off tuition.

    • $1,680 one time payment, or 30% off the monthly payment plans

    • You will be asked to submit a copy your certificate after registering

    • Yoga teachers qualify for 50 CEU’s with Yoga Alliance if you are a member there

    Discount Code: YOGATEACHER

    Scholarships

    • We have limited scholarships available for under-represented communities. You are welcome to read about this program here, and apply if a scholarship will enable your participation.