HeartMind Bodywork – Qi Yoga Bodywork
300 Hour Training Program Course Overview
HeartMind Bodywork is a comprehensive holistic method of health cultivation. Hands-on touch therapy bodywork and cultivation of the whole person development are the primary methods emphasized for stimulating the optimal healthy functioning of our human Being. HeartMind bodywork finds its core values and methods inspired by the bodywork methods of traditional Zen Shiatsu, thoroughly grounded in classical Chinese medical theory and philosophy, and incorporates the traditional teachings and practices of Qigong and Hatha Yoga. The name Qi Yoga Bodywork captures the spirit of the work and honors the lineages from which these highly effective and inspirational methods of self health care are derived.
The Qi Yoga Bodywork 300 hour training is a long term personal and professional development program. The growth and evolution of the whole person is essential and takes place over an extended period of time. The training is specifically designed to allow for each student’s personal unfolding. The 300 hours are divided into five levels of 60 hours each, from course number 101 to 502. Each level focuses on a particular subject area and skill development. and is further divided into two 30 hour courses.
Level 101 is a stand-alone introductory course, and pre-requisite to the entire training. This course gives an overview of the entire course of study while grounding the student in the fundamentals of the program. It is intended as a chance for the student to get a look at us and for us to get a look at the student. Students who achieve satisfactory completion of the 101 course are eligible to enter the remainder of the program should they desire to do so. The course also provides an excellent continuing education opportunity for professional bodyworkers, massage therapists, yoga teachers and practitioners, acupuncturists, and health professionals and enthusiasts. Filled with insights into health and wellness, and delightful methods for inspiring optimal functioning of the systems of the body, heartmind and spirit, the course is a complete experience in itself.
Our experience is that this course is also an appetizer that leaves you wanting more. Once you’ve had a taste of this training, we’re sure you’ll want more. Those who complete 101 may repeat it for half price if they choose to do so within 5 years. And for those who seek further training, we are currently interviewing 101 students to enter the full 300 hour HeartMind Bodywork training.
HeartMind Qi Yoga Bodywork 300 Hour Training
Course topics by level
Level 101. Meridian Energetics and Movement Fundamentals
Yin/Yang fundamentals, Qigong, Yoga, Meditation and self-cultivation basics, 12 Regular Channels of Qi energy flow, Full body basic HeartMind Qi Yoga Bodywork method.
Level 102. Overview, review of Level 101 with enhancement and refinement of the basic technique and meridian theory. Deepening Basic Qigong practice.
Level 201. Elemental Discoveries
Five Element energetics, Continued refinement of basic forms approaching meridian channels from all positions. Developing and refining Qigong self-cultivation practice.
Level 202. Deepening of Five Element understanding and application, introduction of Kyo/Jitsu assessment methods and Hara and Back assessment methods, beginning of supervised clinical practice. Deepening Qigong practice with teacher training skills to bring Qigong instruction back to your clients and your local community.
Level 301. Sensing Life Energy Patterns
Introduction of intermediate technique flows including use of elbows, knees and multiple points of contact. Sharpening of transitional skills, body mechanics and basic inner-strength building for the HeartMind Bodywork methods. Five element evaluation skills deepened and refined. Practical application seminars and supervised clinical practice deepens.
Level 302. Assessment skills sharpened and free flowing sessions based on assessment begin to emerge and be refined. True contact with the Qi lifeforce energy needs of the receiver cultivated. Personal cultivation deepens and broadens and one on one interpersonal therapeutic skills deepened to help the student begin to meet a variety of healthcare needs. Practical application seminars and supervised clinical practice continues to deepen.
Level 401. Meridians and Personality
Theories of Personality and Temperament as related to the energetics of the five elements and yin/yang energetics introduced and practiced. Personal development in the context of natural characteristics and their effects on the healthy function of the various organ networks of the body are explored. Students learn ever more fluid applications of touch therapy to assist growth, development and personal transformation for optimal health and wellness.
Level 402. Personality and temperament as related to the organ networks continue, taking the student deeper into the work of personal cultivation and their ability to help others do the same. Assessment and treatment skills continue to grow and become enhanced with more and more nuance being available to the perception and skill of the student practitioner. Clinical practice under expert supervision guides the student into the acquisition of full professional competence and application.
Level 501. Extraordinary Healing
With thorough grounding in the Yin/Yang Five Element theory of body, heartmind and spirit energetics, students now enter into the study of advanced understanding of the life energy flow through study of the Eight Extraordinary Vessels. These vessels link and support all the functional aspects of health, and provide advanced tools for understanding and application of the HeartMInd Bodywork method in a variety of health care settings.
Level 502. In this, the final segment of the 300 hour training, students review, refine and solidify their theoretical and practical sensibilities securing a confident flowing skill in the HeartMind Method. Successful completion leads to a certificate as a practitioner of HeartMind Bodywork Therapy.
The Format
Each 30 hour course is offered in an intensive four-day format meeting from 9am to 6pm for four consecutive days. These four day intesives are offered one per month, with one month off between each course to allow for assimilation of the material covered. This format has been specifically designed to maximize student potential to attain the learning goals of the program.