1. At least 50 hours of prior qigong instruction from Sifu Anthony or another instructor
2. Experience with Flowing Breeze Swaying Willow and the 5-Phase Routine
3. At least 1 year of experience practicing qigong or tai chi.
4. A commitment to improving your qigong knowledge and skill

(In certain cases, you can still do the training without meeting all of the prerequisites, but your certification will be delayed. Contact Sifu Anthony if you are unsure.)

1. You'll get all of the tools you need to become a successful qigong teacher.

2. You’ll learn to teach in your OWN unique way, using your own natural talents, resources, and assets.

3. You’ll learn modern marketing secrets from a successful qigong teacher.

4. You'll become a powerful force for good in this world.

5. You'll become a leader in the mindfulness revolution that is sweeping the world.

6. You'll become more skilled at qigong than you ever imagined possible. Nothing raises skill like learning to teach.

7. You'll experience intensive and powerful self-healing as a direct result of the program.

8. You’ll receive an official certificate.

9. Your name will be published on the Flowing Zen website, which gets over 200,000 visitors per year.

    

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   Flowing Zen Qigong Basics
   
   • Mastering the 18 Luohan Hands
   • Mastering the 5-Phase Routine

• Qigong History and Theory
  
  • Yin and Yang
  • The Five Elements
  • The Three Treasures
  • The 4 Periods of Qigong History
  • Bodhidharma and the Shaolin Temple
  • The Organ-Emotion Connection
  • The Proper Dosage of Qigong
  • The 12 Dimensions of Qigong
  • The #1 Mistake in Qigong
  • The 3 Golden Rules
• Advanced Training - Cosmos Palm
  
  • Why teachers should practice Cosmos Palm
  • Year 1 Training protocols
• Explaining Qigong
  
  • Your 30-second explanation
  • Your qigong story
  • Explaining what qi is
  • Explaining mindfulness
  • Explaining the connection between qigong and tai chi
  • Explaining the spelling of qigong
  • Explaining the nervous system
  • Explaining how qigong works
• What you can and can’t teach
  • When and how to teach
  • Flowing Breeze Swaying Willow?
  • How to teach the 18 Luohans
  • Pitfalls to avoid
  • What not to teach (yet)
• Healthcare Basics
  
  • Understanding appropriate touch
  • Knowing your limitations
  • Working with physicians and health professionals
  • Linking to the scientific research
  • Knowing the proven (and unprovent) benefits of qigong
  • Contraindications and warning signs
  • How and why to get CPR certified
• Marketing Secrets
  
  • How to find students
  • The #1 secret for attracting new people to qigong
  • Overcoming your money blockages
  • How to write off your ongoing qigong training costs
• Practicals
  
  • Teaching your classmates
  • Role playing exercises
  • Exam #1: Written Exam (Multiple Choice and Short Answer)
  • Exam #2: Demonstrating a 2-Hour Horse Stance (Just kidding!) 

Arrival Date: Friday July 13, 2018

Departure Date: Sunday, July 22, 2018

Airport: San Jose International (Airport code SJO) in Costa Rica. (Don't fly to San Jose, Califorina or San Juan, Puerto Rico!)

Included: All prices incudes 3 organic meals per day, 2 snacks, unlimited coffee, juice, and tea, accommodations at the retreat center, bus transportation to and from the retreat center, and the course itself.

Prices: See below.

The Schedule: After breakfast, your mornings will be spent with Sifu Anthony in the Temple of Practice. Lunch is at 1pm. We'll do another session in the afternoon. The schedule will be full, but there will still be some free time for hiking, massages, and appointments with Dr. Akemi.

The Training: 34 hours of training in Costa Rica + 6 hours of online training + 10 hours of teaching internship (at home) = 50 hours total.

The Certification: After you complete all of the training, you'll receive a document certifying that you've completed 50 hours of teacher training. You can apply 36 of these hours to a 200-hour certification from the National Qigong Association. (All in person qigong training with me or another teacher will count toward the 200 hours.)

Costa Rica: It's super safe and easy to travel to Costa Rica. All you need is a passport and a sense of adventure! If you're hesitant, we can arrange to have someone meet you at the airport in San Jose.

The Retreat Center: The Blue Mountain Retreat is located in the cool mountains of Costa Rica. The weather ranges from 50-60 in the morning, and goes up to 65-75 during the day. You'll receive world class service and food. You'll soon see why we call it paradise!

• ...separating 95% of the center's land (116 acres) into a natural sanctuary that protects water, flora, and fauna.

• ...helping to complete the construction of a local elementary school, and also providing it with textbooks, library books, and offering workshops for the teachers, children, and parents.

• ...supporting the construction of a music classroom in the local high school.

• ...offering financial support to families experiencing hardships to help them with housing and education.

• ...partnering with the Drop-to-Drop Campaign of Faith, led by Costa Rican entrepreneurs in alliance with the community, for the construction of the village church and a community center 

• ...maintaining the road both for the community and to boost the local economy. 

• ...constructing a prayer space in the cemetery of the neighboring community.

• ...supporting the overall wellbeing of young girls in a local Safe Home for victims of sexual abuse and trauma.

• ...offering qigong courses, held regularly for the community.

Male Dormitory - $1499 per person
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Female Dormitory - $1499 per person
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Eco Cabin (Double Occupancy) - $1699 per person
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Tangara Wooden House (Double Occupancy) - $1999 per person
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Dragon House Suite (Double Occupancy) - $2099 per person
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Quetzal Luxury Room (Double Occupancy) - $2199 per person
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Eco Cabin (Single Occupancy) - $2199 per person
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Tangara Wooden House (Single Occupancy) - $2599 per person
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Nido Luxury Single (Single Occupancy) - $2599 per person
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Dragon House Suite (Single Occupancy) - $2599 per person
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