This course has 3 parts:

1 – Foundation Course – 18 online classes.

2 – Retreat – 5-day retreat in the Algarve

3 – 12 practical Zoom classes.

People who can attend:

• General public looking to improve physical and psychological health
• Counsellors and Therapists wanting to integrate QiGong into their existing practices
• Personal Physical trainers and movement instructors
• Those working in health and social care wanting to facilitate wellbeing classes
• People who are looking for different ways of being in life and who want to be more connected, present and to enjoy greater vitality and stamina.

People who cannot attend :

• Those who think they know everything
• Those who are pregnant or believe that they may be pregnant.
• Individuals with cancer who are undergoing treatment or had cancer within the last 5 years
• Those with advanced osteoporosis.
• People diagnosed with a severe mental health illness whether taking medication or not. 

The online foundation course is a prerequisite for the 5 days of in-person training at the retreat and will prepare you with the theoretical foundations of QiGong.

In these modules you will learn:

• The concept of the five elements in Traditional Chinese Medicine
• What is  Chikung/ Qi Gong and how it has developed                                         
• Different types of QiGong                                               
• The Central Chanel                                                                                           
• Microcosmic Orbit                               
• The theory behind Zhang Zhong (Standing position)                     
• Physiology
• Anatomy
• The main energy points and centres in the body
• Understanding the role of the Fascia
• Facial and body diagnoses
• Breathing techniques                                                

  At the end of each module, you will be asked to answer a few questions to ensure that you have understood the material.

In order to access the Foundation course, you will be required to enroll in one of the Pay in Full or Pay in Two Installments options.

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THERAPEUTIC QIGONG FACILITATORS COURSE – Level 1

 Get ready for the big transformation!

This is the second part of the course, where we will be in person for 5 days learning Qigong.

Immerse yourself in this experiment that combines learning therapeutic Qigong in nature, self-healing through Chinese medicine, massage and more.

Organically grown food from the garden.

We will combine leisure with learning a new skill or deepen the knowledge you already have about QiGong.

By the end of the retreat, you will be able to deliver a Qigong class and have enough material to work on yourself.

But before  we meet in the retreat you should do the Foundation Course

 In these 5 days’ retreat, you will learn.

• Warm-up exercises
• A full Self-massage routine
• Either the 12 Movement system or 18 movement System
• The energy storage system in the body and fascia
• The Notion of centre
• Working with Central Canal
• Embracing the tree posture or Zhan Zhuang Qi Gong
• Different types of breathing techniques
• Working with the main points of absorption and emission of energy
• Emotions and QiGong
• Microcosmic Orbit
• Meditations including the Inner Smile and 5 element
• How to teach and put together a class
• Yi Jin Jing/ 12 movements

Retreat program:

8-9 am – morning class
9-10 am- breakfast
10.30 am-1 pm – Qigong training Class
1.00 pm – lunch
13:00-17:00 – free time (you can enjoy the pool, relax, go to the beach, book a massage or a Traditional Chinese Medicine treatment).
17:00-19:00 Qigong training Class
19h- dinner
20.30-10h Evening activities

In Level 1 you will learn  the 12 movements or Yi Jin Jing:

This sequence of movements is an adaptation of the famous  Yi Jin Jing sequence created by Dao Mo/ Bodhidharma or Bodhidharma.

An Indian( or cingalese) Buddhist monk that lived between the V and VI centuries.

The adaptation of this system was done by Zouh Nian-Feng and is  also called QiGong for strengthening the body and intelligence

This form of QiGong is highly recommended by physicians and psychologists as a complementary activity in the treatment of many conditions including stress, depression, anxiety and recovery from trauma and addiction.

It acts upon the bone system, improves posture, increases bone strength, increases the metabolism and production of Jing energy ( kidney energy/ sexual energy). Balances mind and body; Balances and supports the conscious regulation of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system; Strengthens tendons, marrow, bones, fascia and liver.

After the 5-day training retreat, you will be able to train online with my team

You will have:

• 2 live chikung classes via Zoom every week for 3 month
  The live classes are compulsory and you need to attend at least 10 classes
•  Supervised classes by me

• Be happier than ever.
• Perform the 12   movements sequence
• Be able to plan and deliver a QiGong class
• Be able to facilitate the Inner Smile and 5 element meditations
• Have a good understanding of the 5 elements and how to work with them.

• For those that have become accredited at level 1, there will be a progression pathway. This can include:
• The 18 Movement sequence ( Shibashi)
• Working with the 6 Healing Sounds
• Qigong  for children
• QiGong for woman
• QiGong for man
• Working with specific conditions such as cancer

You will be asked to deliver 2 full classes via zoom

• One class during the 3 months of training
• One class at the end of the training

We advise you to do an Internship with a group/community of your choice for a minimum of 2 months where you deliver one class per week for free.

To complete accreditation as a QiGong Facilitator, you will be required to :

• attend the live classes via zoom
• have  a personal QiGong training practice for  3 months
• participate in Supervision and take an exam at the end of the 3 months
• You will be accredited through the Healing Project Portugal.
  This course is linked to the Therapeutic QiGong  Instructor’s Course from Traditional Chinese Medicine  School, Lisbon ( ESMTC).
• After completion If you wish to be also accredited by the  Traditional Chinese Medicine  School ( ESMTC), you can do so for an extra fee
  The Therapeutic QiGong Instructors  Course of Portugal is a member of the APCKTT – Portuguese  Professional Association of Taichi and QiGong Therapeutic and APFTCT- Portuguese Federation of Therapeutic  Taichi and QiGong 

You will get

• Foundation module -18 online lessons 
• 6 Day training retreat  
• 12 online classes via Zoom ( after the retreat)
•  Online supervisions
• Diploma 

Prices:

You have two options

a)Complete Course and retreat Fee: 1500€+ VAt 23%= 1845€

b) 5 instalments : 5 installments : 399,75€ + 4 x 399,75€ = 1998,75€

The price includes: 

• The full course ( foundation, retreat, 12 zoom classes)
•  Shared Accommodation ( max 3 people per room)
• 3  Vegetarian meals a day
• Coffee break

The price does not include:

• Flight 
• TCM appointments
• Tours
• Transfer to and from the airport. But we can organize the transfer.

Coming dates

25 September- 1 October

Local:

Casa Vale da Lama. 

Quinta Vale da Lama,
EM534, CP 325-N
8600-258 Odiáxere Lagos, Portugal

Participation

We will take every precaution to ensure that you are safe and well cared for, but you are solely responsible for your health and safety. Attendees must use their knowledge of self and best judgement to make informed decisions when considering to what extent they will participate in the activities offered. We suggest you consult with your doctors before the retreat commences if you have existing medical conditions or injuries.

Booking

To book this event you will need to pay a deposit of 300€. This deposit will give you access to the foundation (18 online lessons). This value is non-refundable

Cancellation Policy 

If for any reason you are unable to attend the retreat, please let us know at least 30 days’ notice so that we may offer your seat to someone else. If cancellation is made within a minimum of 30 days you will get 50% of the payment ( except for the non-refundable deposit). If the minimum notice of cancellation is not given, a refund will not be considered. If you wish to cancel your booking, please email info@healing-project.com.

Event Cancellation

If for any reason the event is cancelled, a full refund will be given to everyone who paid, (except the non-refundable part of €300). If the event is re-scheduled all bookings will be transferred to the new date. If you can’t attend on the rescheduled date, then a full refund will be given.

Refund Policy

The complete refund (except the 300€ non-refundable) will only be considered if the minimum notice of cancellation is given.

If the cancelled booking cannot be filled because less than the minimum notice of cancellation was given, 50% of the refundable amount will be held to cover costs.

If a participant does not show up for an event and no notice of cancellation is given, we will not be obliged to offer any refund.

PLEASE NOTE: Refunds will not be given once the event has started.

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If something is not clear or your questions haven’t been answered here please get in touch.

If in the UK Contact

Damian Grainer

healingprojectuk@gmail.com (+079 8472 8443)

info@healing-project.com  (+351 910998828)