Become a Tai Chi & Qi Gong Instructor level 1 # Flexible delivery from February 2026)

Become a Tai Chi & Qi Gong Instructor Empower Yourself, Inspire Others

Are you passionate about helping your family, friends and the wider community, live healthier, more balanced lives? Feel the need to share the gift of Tai Chi and Qigong and its many benefits of relaxation, harmony and vitality with others? If so, this is your opportunity to transform that passion into a meaningful path of teaching, learning and personal growth.

Yang Tai Chi Academy invites you to join our accredited Tai Chi & Qi Gong Teacher Training Program level 1. This program is designed not only to deepen your own practice but also to equip you with the skills, confidence and certification to guide others on their journey towards health, relaxation and vitality.

Why Teach Tai Chi & Qi Gong?

Around the globe, more than 250 million people practice Tai Chi and Qi Gong daily and for good reason. These ancient arts are universally celebrated for their ability to:

• Reduce stress and anxiety
• Improve balance, flexibility, and strength
• Enhance circulation and energy flow
• Support mental clarity and emotional wellbeing
• Improve numerous chronic health conditions.

By becoming a certified instructor, you step into a tradition that has been transforming lives for centuries, while also opening doors to new opportunities, personal fulfillment and financial independence.

What You’ll Gain

• Accreditation & Recognition: Earn a respected qualification and gain access to the genuine art of Tai Chi and Qi Gong that has been handed down directly in the ancient tradition for generations. Learn directly from leading members of the Yang Family and gain a personal connection to the art's oral traditions.
• Personal Empowerment: Gain control of your own health and wellbeing while learning how to share these benefits with others.
• Community Impact: Position yourself to support schools, health organizations, and community groups in promoting wellness.
• Flexibility & Income: Teach classes in person or online, creating opportunities to earn extra income while doing something deeply rewarding.

How the Program Works

Our training is delivered through a blend of online learning, course reading material, face-to-face sessions and personal practise, supported by professional educators who are dedicated to guiding you every step of the way. You’ll receive personalized mentorship to ensure your teaching journey is both accessible inspiring and enjoyable.

Level one teachers certificate course curriculum 100 hours in duration.

This program is split into 2 core sections:

Discussion modules:  

• The history, philosophy and core principles of Tai Chi and Qi Gong.
• The health benefits and scientific insights behind these practices.
• Practical methods to assist students in relaxation, balance, and self-healing.
• Teaching principles and delivery.
• To pass this section there is a multiple-choice examination.

Practical modules:

•          Traditional Warm-Ups and Loosening Exercises.
•          Therapeutic QI Gong relaxing with the breath
•          Standing Meditation and Tai Chi Walking
•          Traditional Tai Chi Qi Gong
•          The essential Yang family Tai Chi 8 Form.
•         To pass this section students are required to submit a personal training log of a minimum of 60 hours of training. Or a minimum of 30 hours of face-to-face training. Face to face training can be done either online or in class. Students are also required to complete a practical demonstration on of the above modules this can be done via recording online or face-to-face.      

By the end of Level One, you will not only have a strong foundation In Tai Chi and Qi Gong but also the confidence to inspire others with the timeless wisdom of Tai Chi. 

Take the Next Step  

This is more than a course—it’s an invitation to join a living tradition, to become part of a global movement dedicated to health, harmony and human connection. Whether you dream of teaching in your community, supporting schools and wellness programs, or simply enriching your own life, this training will empower you to make that vision a reality.

Your journey to becoming a Tai Chi & Qi Gong instructor begins here. Step forward, embrace the art and share its gifts with the world.

Newcastle Tai Chi will give successful participants employment opportunities within the hunter region.

The above course is the base prerequisite for all other teacher training courses within the academy. Inquire about recognition to prior learning for existing teachers or experienced practitioners.   

Level 2 Seated Tai Chi and Qi gong.

Level 2a 28 Form and Yang Family 18 Qi Gong methods.

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