Instructor Training Pathway
The 1MindBodyFitness Instructor Pathway is designed for students who have completed foundational training and wish to guide others responsibly.
Teaching begins with personal practice.
Step-by-Step Pathway
Step 1 — Complete a Foundation Course
All candidates begin as students.
Choose one:
• Health Qigong Foundations
• Yang Style Tai Chi Essentials
• Internal Qigong Conditioning
Courses are:
• 100% online
• Self-paced
• Lifetime access
Completion of a foundation course is required before instructor application.
Step 2 — Instructor Application
After completing your foundation program, you may apply for instructor training.
Application review includes:
• Course completion verification
• Movement competency
• Personal practice consistency
Approval grants access to the Instructor Pathway.
Step 3 — Instructor Development & Assessment
Instructor training includes:
• Teaching methodology
• Safety principles
• Class structuring
• Movement correction
• Ethical instruction standards
Assessment process:
• Video submissions
• Structured evaluation
• Optional live review sessions
Upon successful completion, certification is issued.
Certification Scope
Instructor certification confirms:
• Technical competency
• Safe teaching standards
• Understanding of foundational theory
For students pursuing formal Health Qigong grading or Duan level recognition, pathways are available through the South African Health Qigong Association in alignment with the International Health Qigong Federation.
Suitable For
This pathway is appropriate for those who intend to teach:
• Community groups
• Corporate wellness sessions
• Schools
• Seniors
• Private clients
No performance acrobatics required.
No extreme stances required.
Instruction emphasises joint-safe, repeatable practice suitable for diverse populations.
Program Format
Mode: Online
Duration: Self-paced (average 4–6 months)
Assessment: Required
Live coaching: Optional
Progression is merit-based.