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Practice Skills
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Explain the relationship between qi, jing, shen, yin, yang, and the five elements by describing their foundational qualities and interactions and applying these principles to support balanced asana practice, energetic awareness, and overall well-being within a yoga context.
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Apply apply qigong with hatha yoga and vinyasana using coordinated breath, intention and alignment.
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Analyze your own energetic patterns (e.g., excess, deficiency, stagnation) using traditional chinese medicine (tcm)
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Evaluate the effects of regular qi-yoga practice on personal vitality, regulation, and physical and emotional balance by reflecting on changes in energy, movement quality, emotional state, and overall well-being over time.
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Create a personalized qi-yoga practice that supports their constitution based on traditional chinese medicine and the 5 elements.
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Teaching Skills
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Identify identify essential teaching frameworks, cueing strategies, and class structures specific to qi-yoga by organizing practices that coordinate breath, movement, energetic awareness, and intentional sequencing within a safe and accessible class environment.
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Explain foundational traditional chinese medicine concepts in clear and accessible language by translating terminology and theoretical principles into practical, inclusive, and understandable instruction appropriate for a yoga class setting.
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Apply effective verbal, visual, and energetic cueing techniques in a class setting by delivering clear and accessible instruction, demonstrating movement and alignment appropriately, and using intentional presence and pacing to support student awareness.
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Analyze student needs and adapt practices for varying abilities by applying foundational principles of traditional chinese medicine to modify movement, pacing, breath, and energetic emphasis
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Evaluate the effectiveness of your teaching based on student feedback and observed outcomes.
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Create cohesive qi-yoga classes and series that integrate qigong principles into yoga classes and/or workshops.
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Yoga History & Theory
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Create class themes and educational content grounded in qi-yoga philosophy.
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Identify and explain foundational concepts of qi, meridians, and the five element system by accurately defining key terminology and describing their general functions and relationships within a movement and wellness context.
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Explain the relationships between the five elements, organs, emotions, and seasonal cycles by describing their interconnected qualities and applying this understanding within a holistic movement and wellness context.
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Apply theoretical knowledge to design intentional sequencing, theming, and class intention, ensuring that choices are logically structured, pedagogically sound, and clearly aligned with desired learning outcomes and student needs.
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Analyze patterns of imbalance using the five element framework by identifying relationships among elements, interpreting their effects on physical, emotional, and energetic states.
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Evaluate evaluate the relevance of traditional chinese medicine (tcm) concepts in contemporary yoga contexts by examining how well they align with modern yoga teaching frameworks.
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Anatomy, Physiology, Biomechanics
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Identify basic anatomical structures and physiological systems relevant to movement and breath.
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Compare the parallels between western anatomy (including myofascial chains, muscles, and anatomical structures) and eastern energetic systems (such as meridians), by identifying corresponding patterns, evaluating points of overlap and divergence, and interpreting how each framework explains movement, function, and energetic flow.
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Apply anatomical awareness to support safe, effective, and accessible movement.
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Analyze how qi-yoga practices influence the nervous system, breath, and circulation by examining physiological and energetic responses.
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Evaluate student movement patterns for safety and energetic efficiency.
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Create practices that integrate anatomical knowledge with energetic principles to enhance well-being.
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Lifestyle & Ethics
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Explain the ethical guidelines and scope of practice for yoga teachers integrating qi-yoga and the knowledge of traditional chinese medicine (tcm) in classes.
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Analyze the principles of consent, inclusivity, cultural respect, and trauma awareness by examining their roles in safe and ethical practice environments.
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Apply ethical decision-making in teaching scenarios and student interactions by implementing appropriate actions based on established ethical guidelines that have impact on student safety, autonomy, and well-being.
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Analyze potential ethical dilemmas in wellness and energy-based practices by identifying situations where values, boundaries, cultural considerations, or professional responsibilities may conflict.
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Evaluate one’s role and limitations as a teacher within a holistic health context by critically assessing scope of practice, professional boundaries, and competency.
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Create a teaching approach that reflects integrity, respect, and professional accountability by designing clear instructional principles and practices that prioritize ethical conduct, culturally responsive communication, appropriate boundaries, and consistent.
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