Teacher Training Programme in Boulder
The overall intention of the training is to present Chi Kung as a way to relate to expressions of life forces within the human system.
In particular to listen and be aware of how you are, to become more present with body dynamics and movements of Chi within the body and mind. The training will teach the following skills: - self reflection
- stability and groundedness
- stillness of mind and body
- sensitivity to Chi
- use of intention
- synchronicity of movement, along with an understanding and appreciation of the body's structure, traditional chinese medical concepts and taoist philosophy.
Course Format The course is run over two years in order to give students time to mature their practice and gain a comprehensive knowledge of Chi Kung. Each year there will be five 4 day seminars designed in order to deepen into the experience of the work.
Each day will be from 10.00-5.00 with a lunch and tea breaks. Attendance is mandatory. Any missed days need to be made up with individual tutorial sessions with one of the tutors. These are not covered in the course fee and must be paid for separately.
Between seminars you will be given homestudy and expected to develop a daily Chi Kung practice for which you will be asked to keep a diary. After the first year you will need to set up a practice class for teaching Chi Kung in order to develop your skills of teaching and presenting. Assessment and Graduation Students will be assessed through continuous tutor assessment, self-assessment and submission of home study exercises and projects. Students will be graduated upon successful completion of all these elements and receive a teaching certificate. Insurance for teaching will be available. |
Price US$800 per seminar. The price will include all teaching during the seminars, assessment and class notes. In addition you will be expected to purchase some books. There are several mandatory texts necessary for the course that should amount to no more than US$200 which is not included in the course price. FIRST SEMINAR Participants can attend the first seminar without committing to the full course. This seminar is an introduction into basic forms and concepts and will provide an opportunity to experience the approach and appreciate the extent of the curriculum. Payment Plan
Deposit of US$800 is required upon acceptance. Remainder to be paid according to the 3 following payment options:
Payment Option 1- Full payment Upfront. For payment of the full course fee up front there’s a discounted fee of US$6800. Payment Option 2 - 3 x Instalments. First Instalment US$2400 due 1 week before start of seminar 2, Second Instalment US2400 due 5 months after 1st instalment ,Third Instalment US$2400 due 5 months after 2nd instalment Payment Option 3 - 18 x Monthly installments of US$420 (includes 5% administration fee). First instalment is due following the first seminar. Use Pay Pal to pay now. Application and Entry requirementsAll applicants are required to have relevant experience, maturity, commitment and enthusiasm towards Chi Kung. Formal qualifications are not required but ability to study is essential, and each applicant is assessed and interviewed on a personal basis. Please contact us for an application form or fill in the application form online Seminar dates:sem1
13-16 Nov 2009 sem2
29 Jan - 01 Feb 2010 sem3
16-19 April 2010 sem4
4-7 June 2010 sem5
3-6 Sep 2010 sem6-10 dates tbd VenueHotel Boulderado, Boulder, Colorado |
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