The Blue Dragon Institute – Tai Chi (In-Person or Distance Education) Program consists of a 1 year Tai Chi for Health & Longevity program for Teacher Certification.
The Tai Chi for Health & Longevity program includes 12 Modules. Each module includes practice videos, lecture videos, reading materials, assessments and opportunities for discussion. At the end of each month, students are encouraged to join online for live Q&A sessions.
While this course does result in Tai Chi Teacher Certification, you will not just be learning about Tai Chi forms. You will also be exposed to Tai Chi Principles that will encourage you to look within and help you gain a greater perspective of the world around you.
This is an overview of physical anatomy to include the bones, muscles and organs. The physical practice will focus on increasing brain activity.
This is an overview of meridian system and its relation to the physical organs. The physical practice will focus on supporting and building the energetic body.
This module introduces several guided meditations that help to tonify the physical, energetic and spiritual bodies.
This module introduces the Taoist principles upon which Tai Chi is founded such as understanding the Principle of Power and Virtue and exercises which bolster these principles within you.
This module contains the way to understanding all the aspects involved in changing patterns and becoming more adept in accepting change within your own life.
This module speaks to the importance of clearing thoughts and emotions that lead to disease in the body and how to replenish the body as well as getting a better understanding of how the mind and body work together.
This module speaks to understanding and improving relationships in all areas of your life, interpersonal, business and your relationship with yourself.
Here we will go over different teaching methodologies for different groups of people, understanding your audience and getting the word out about your classes.
In this module we will learn a physical form that will put many of the concepts we learn into practice; taking us from one state into another and how to guide others.
There is a required reading for each module as well as a suggested reading list. The suggested and required reading is there for you to gain language which will help you grow as a teacher, but much of the training comes from the physical practice and applying what you learn into your life. Each lesson guides you through the practices and then you will write about your experiences as well as your questions. Tai Chi and its Principles is very vast and can take a lifetime to master, but here you can begin to build a strong foundation that you can build upon. We also have opportunities for students to participate in our work study program. Based on your experience, readiness and after completing the first 3 modules, you will be eligible to begin teaching classes at public and private facilities in the Houston area which can offset the costs of your training.
After completing the Final Project, Written Test, Physical Test and all course requirements, you are welcomed to continue your studies under our 3-year Black Sash Certification course upon which your previous training will be included and go toward your Black Sash Certification. Also, all students are invited to join in our annual trips to China to study directly with Taoist Tai Chi and Qi Gong Masters with whom we are affiliated.