Qigong: The Taoist Path to Optimal Health
Qigong: The Taoist Path to Optimal Health
Explore a Taoist Qigong system blending movement, breath, and meditation. Release stress and move with ease to support your long-term vitality.
What's Inside This Qigong Course
You'll explore 25 short and powerful lessons, divided into theory, standing movement, and seated meditative practices.
The Foundations of Taoist Qigong
Get to know the core ideas behind the practice. We'll explore Yin and Yang, the Five Elements, breathwork, and the five qualities of a Taoist sage in a way that's easy to understand and apply.
Standing Practices for Strength, Flexibility, and Flow
These sessions include Opening and Loosening exercises, guided stretches, and Five Element flows to help you move better, feel more balanced, and support your overall energy.
Seated Practices to Regulate Breath, Energy, and Emotions
You'll learn how to calm the mind, support your organs, and build inner strength using techniques like Healing Sounds, Three Dan Tian awareness, and the Dissolving Method.
Practical Tools for Long-Term Well-being
This course isn't just about movement. It's about building a steady relationship with your breath, posture, and energy so that over time, you feel more grounded, clear, and resilient.
Meet Your Instructor
Michael Weitzman
~ 20 Years of Teaching Experience | 1,000+ Students Taught
Michael has been sharing Qigong, Tai Chi, and meditation for nearly twenty years. As a professor of Integrative Medicine at St. George's University, he has guided over 1,000 medical students in using traditional practices to support healing in a modern context.
His approach is warm, clear, and grounded in real-life experience. Each lesson is taught with presence and care, blending practical tools with timeless wisdom. With Michael, you are not just learning movements. You are learning how to bring these practices into your daily life.
Who This Course Is For
- Build a grounding morning or evening routine
- Feel less stressed, anxious, or mentally scattered
- Support back and joint health through gentle movement
- Explore energy practices that are simple and practical
- Connect more deeply with the Taoist roots of wellness
- Heal, grow, and feel more at home in your body
Feel the Shift in Body and Mind
- Move with more ease and intention
- Breathe more fully and calmly
- Release chronic tension from the back, shoulders, and neck
- Cultivate resilience and emotional steadiness
- Build a wellness practice that actually fits into daily life
Frequently Asked Questions
?Is this Qigong course suitable for beginners?
Yes. This course is structured for all levels. Everything is broken down clearly, with both instructional and follow-along videos to support your learning.
?Can I use this as a daily routine?
Absolutely. The practices in this Qigong course are perfect for daily use—whether as a warm-up, a reset during the day, or a calming evening wind-down.
?Does this course help with stress and anxiety?
Yes. Several practices directly support the nervous system and emotional balance. You'll learn breath-based techniques and meditative movements to reduce stress and restore calm.
?What makes this different from other programs?
It's more than exercise—it's a path. This Qigong course brings together movement, breath, energy awareness, and Taoist principles in a way that's deeply holistic and practical for modern life.
?Is this course suitable for all ages?
Yes. Qigong is a gentle, adaptable practice suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Whether you're a beginner or have years of experience, the lessons are designed so you can move at your own pace and adjust them to your needs.
Course Curriculum
25 lessons across 3 sections
Introduction and Theory
Standing Practices
Sitting Practices
Begin Your Practice Today
Discover a Taoist approach to everyday wellness