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& Qigong Advanced Training & Instructor Development with Kim Ivy and Guest Instructors Program Intent The intention of Embrace The Moon’s Teacher Development & Training program is to develop high quality Taijiquan and Qigong instructors who will offer their skills confidently and professionally within a growing field of complementary healthcare and general interest. return to top What Can You Expect? Over the course of the training, a student may follow one or both of two branches: The Chen Taijiquan System or Luohan System of Qigong. There will be courses aimed specifically at cultivating one or the other of these branches and there will courses that are designed for both. Graduates of this program can expect to have both knowledge and poise to teach a minimum of one form of their choosen branch(es) in a variety of circumstances including in workshops, ongoing classes, corporations, gymnasiums, health clubs, etc. Among other skills, graduates will be able to:
Program Highlights Form Development & Comprehension
Taijiquan & Qigong in the 21st Century
The Art of Teaching
Professional & Post Graduate Development
Expert Instructors Kimberly Ivy, director has created a unique training program for the instruction and certification of Qigong and Taijiquan instructors. Kim has 35 years of experience in study and application of the martial and internal arts including over 25 years specifically of Taijiquan and Qigong. She is the founder of Embrace The Moon Taijiquan and Qigong in Seattle, WA a thriving educational environment for Taijiquan, Qigong, Yoga and other self-development methods. Embrace The Moon and Ms. Ivy carry with them a strong reputation for contributing to the growth and development of Taijiquan and Qigong as complementary health method in the Seattle area as well as for solid skill and compassion in the teaching environment. Kim has been certified and recognized by many international experts in this field. References and detailed resume available upon request. return to top Additional Master Teachers & Field Experts Kim is committed to program participants receiving the highest quality well rounded instruction available as well as the highest certification possible. You will be pleased to know that Kim has contracted many top level professional colleagues who are eager to offer their expertise for this program in the following areas:
Commitment & Cost The program will be approximately 200+ hours of class time instruction, offered over a 2-3 year period as a combination of 3 hour capsules & weekend workshops. Students should also plan on being enrolled in an ongoing weekly class with an established program & teacher. In the cases where this is not possible, options for interim learning and review can be discussed. Students must develop a steady home practice for their own benefit and integrity as well as activity working on their own bodies for better structure & qi flow. If under the current instruction of a teacher other than Kimberly Ivy or Embrace The Moon instructors, participants should discuss with their teacher their intent to participate in this program. Inquires are welcome. The estimated instruction billing rate will range around $21 per hour depending on instructor. Other supplies such as books, travel, food and lodging will be at participant’s expense. return to top
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