The YOQI® Qigong Fundamentals Training Course is a comprehensive 200-hour certification program that blends video instruction, theoretical lectures, meditation audio downloads, a PDF manual, and guided reflection and assignment questions.
The course is divided into two main parts:

🔸Part 1: Introduction Series + Live Immersion (100 hours)
This includes:

• The Introduction Series: a deep dive into Qigong theory, history, and foundational practices. This section includes review questions and is required before attending a live immersion.
• The YOQI® Live Immersion: a 9-day retreat held in beautiful natural settings (such as Thailand, Bali, Europe, or the USA), which includes:
  • Daily Qigong, Neidan, and meditation classes
  • Hands-on adjustments and personal guidance
  • Teaching skills development
  • A printed training manual and bean bag
  
  

📜Completion of this first 100 hours certifies you as a YOQI® Associate Instructor, allowing (allows??) you to begin teaching YOQI® Qigong Fundamentals while continuing your studies.

---

🔸 Part 2: The Six Phases of Qi Flow Series (100 hours).
This section includes:

• Six themed series of lectures and guided practice videos
• 100 additional hours of online training
• Reflection and integration questions

📜 Upon completion of both Part 1 and Part 2 (totaling 200 hours), you will receive your certification as a YOQI® Certified Qigong Instructor. You may then choose to continue advancing through our YOQI® Ambassador Program.

You have two options to enroll in the YOQI® Qigong Fundamentals Training:

---

🔹 OPTION 1: Purchase à la carte

• YOQI® Online Training Course: $950
• 9-Day Live Immersion Tuition: $1,250
  (Does not include travel, accommodation, or meals)

TOTAL: $2,200

---

🔹 OPTION 2: Feel Your Qi Starter Kit (Save $285!)

• Online Training Course with 30% Discount: $665
• Live Immersion Tuition: $1,250
  (Does not include travel, accommodation, or meals)

TOTAL: $1,915
✔️ Best value for students planning to attend both the online and live components!

---

Please note:
Accommodation and meals for the Live Immersion are not included in the tuition price and vary based on location and room type. You’ll be able to view all available options when registering for your chosen Immersion.

No — they are different in scope and content.

• Associate Instructor Coursework
  This covers only Part 1: The Introduction Series. It is the first step in the YOQI® training program and includes foundational theory, history, and basic practices needed before attending a Live Immersion.
• YOQI® Online Course
  This includes both Part 1 and Part 2.
  • Part 1: Introduction Series
  • Part 2: The Six Phases of Qi Flow — a much more extensive set of lectures and practi+ce videos totaling 100 additional training hours.
    The Online Course is unlimited viewing and comes with a 1-year subscription to the YOQI® Video on Demand library.

Important: The Introduction Series is not meant to be completed on its own. It is simply the starting point. All Associate Instructors are required to complete the full Online Course and become Certified Instructors.

🟡 ASSOCIATE INSTRUCTOR (100 HOURS)
To become a YOQI® Associate Instructor, you must complete 100 hours of coursework consisting of:

• 8 Hours – Introduction Series lectures and practices
• 50 Hours – 9-Day Live Immersion Training
• 42 Hours – Personal practice using Introduction Series videos and Video on Demand flows only

🔹 Please note:
Practice hours for A.I. certification should not include material from Part 2 of the Online Course. To track your hours correctly, download the Practice Guide from the “All Course Downloads” section in the Introduction Series.

---

🟢CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR (200 HOURS)
To become a Certified YOQI® Qigong Instructor, you must complete a total of 200 hours, which includes:

• 100 Hours from A.I. coursework
• 100 Additional Hours from:
  • Part 2: The Six Phases of Qigong Flow Online Course
  • Personal home practice using Part 2 videos

🔹 It is common to exceed the 50-hour self-practice requirement for Part 2 — and that’s encouraged!
The more you practice, the better teacher you become. While you don’t need to document extra hours, you’re welcome to if you'd like.

The key difference is in the depth of coursework and certification level:

• Associate Instructor (100 Hours):
  Completes the Introduction Series + Live Immersion + home practice. This level allows you to begin teaching Qigong while continuing your certification journey.
• Certified Instructor (200 Hours):
  Completes the full YOQI® Online Course (Part 1 + Part 2) + Live Immersion + extended practice hours. This level includes a final testing and qualifies you as a fully Certified YOQI® Qigong Instructor.

🟡 Note: Certified Instructor includes all Associate Instructor training, plus the full Six Phases of Qigong Flow coursework and testing.

There are nine core practices to be familiar with in the Video on Demand library before joining a live immersion:

• The Inner Smile Meditation (Located in Online Course M1.1-6 and VOD library)
• The Six Healing Sounds (Located in Online Course M1.2-6 and the VOD library)
• Dantian Activation 1 (Located in Online Course M1.1-5 and VOD library)
• Three Forces Standing Meditation (Located in Online Course M1.1-2 and VOD library)
• Qigong Flow for a Happy Spleen
• Qigong Flow for Happy Lungs
• Qigong Flow for Happy Kidneys
• Qigong Flow for a Happy Liver
• Qigong Flow for a Happy Heart

Becoming a Certified Instructor is the next step after completing the Associate Instructor level. The Associate level is designed to get you started teaching YOQI® Qigong while you continue your training. It is not the end of the certification path—it’s the beginning.

Both Associate and Certified Instructors are permitted to teach the full Module 1 curriculum (with the exception of Iron Shirt and Body of Light Fusion, which require live or video testing before being taught). Both levels may also submit their contact information to be listed on the YOQI® Instructor Directory page.

Certified Instructors receive additional benefits, including: Eligibility to assist Marisa during 9-day Live Immersions Use of the official “YOQI® Certified Instructor” logo Permission to list “YOQI®” on yoga or wellness studio schedules (subject to terms and conditions)

• 50% off tuition when repeating Module 1 (9-day immersion)
• Eligibility to apply for the YOQI® Ambassador Program
• Live testing opportunities for advanced practices: Iron Shirt and Body of Light Fusion

💡 Why continue to Certified Instructor? It not only deepens your understanding and embodiment of the YOQI® method, it opens the door to greater teaching opportunities, advanced training, and connection with the global YOQI® teaching community.

The YOQI® Instructor Directory helps people around the world find YOQI® instructors in their area—and also supports instructors in connecting with each other locally.

To be listed in the directory, you must be one of the following:

• A current YOQI® student
• An Associate Instructor
• A Certified Instructor

To add your information, simply fill out the submission form and upload a photo of your certificate.
👉 View the YOQI® Instructor Directory here
Being part of the directory is a great way to share your offerings, build community, and make yourself discoverable as a teacher.

YOQI® is a registered trademark of Marisa Cranfill. The official YOQI® logo is reserved for use exclusively by the YOQI® brand and authorized Ambassador-level applications.
However, all Certified YOQI® Instructors are granted permission to use the YOQI® Certified Instructor logo to promote their classes and offerings. This logo is provided upon certification and must be used in accordance with the official brand guidelines.
For more details on how and where to use the Certified Instructor logo, please read our YOQI® Instructor Guidelines.

No. Associate Instructors may not use the official YOQI® logo or the YOQI® Certified Instructor logo in any of their promotional materials.
However, once you’ve completed the Associate Instructor certification, you may state that you are a:

“Certified YOQI® Associate Instructor”

This title can be listed on your bio, website, or class descriptions to reflect your progress in the training program. Full logo usage is granted only after completing the 200-hour certification as a YOQI® Certified Instructor.
Please refer to the YOQI® Instructor Guidelines. for full details.

We recommend allowing up to one year to complete a single YOQI® Online Course Module. Energy cultivation takes time to assimilate, and we do not advocate rushing the learning process.

When you purchase a module, you receive unlimited viewing access to that course content. This program is designed to be a lasting resource — something you can return to again and again to refresh your knowledge and deepen your practice.

The online course cannot be downloaded yet. We are currently working on an app for the course.

Associate Instructor (100 Hours):

• 50 hours – Live Immersion
• 8 hours – Introduction Series (Part 1)
• 42 hours – Self-practice using the YOQI® Video on Demand library and personal practice

Certified Instructor (200 Hours):

• Includes the 100 Associate Instructor hours listed above
• Part 2 of the Module 1 Online Course (video lectures + practice)
• Additional 100 hours – Self-practice using the online course content and VOD library

✨ Note: The Certified Instructor level includes final testing and a deeper integration of theory, practice, and teaching skills.

You have lifetime access to the online course materials. However, for certification purposes:

• Once you attend a live immersion, you have 5 years to complete the remaining coursework and requirements to become a Certified YOQI® Instructor.
• If the course is not completed within 5 years of your immersion, you will need to attend another live immersion (at a discounted rate) to refresh your certification status and continue the process.

This policy ensures that all certified instructors are up to date and fully aligned with the evolution of the YOQI® method.

Yes, you may begin Part 2 of the online course before attending a live immersion—many students choose to do so. However, please follow these important guidelines:
To become an Associate Instructor (100 hours), you must complete:

• 50 hours from a live immersion
• 50 hours from Part 1 (Introduction Series) practice and YOQI® Video on Demand practice
• Completion of all assignment questions in the Introduction Series

If you begin Part 2 (e.g., the Attune Series) before your immersion:

• Cap your Part 1 practice hours at 50
• Begin counting your Part 2 practice hours separately toward your Certified Instructor hours

To receive your Associate Instructor certificate at the immersion, you must submit:

• 50 hours of documented practice from Part 1 and VOD
• All completed homework assignments from the Introduction Series before the immersion begins

If these are not submitted beforehand, you have up to one year after the immersion to complete and submit them. Your certificate will then be issued digitally.
⏳ If you do not complete the required practice hours and homework within one year, your Associate Instructor certification will be paused. To continue, you will need to attend another immersion (at a 50% discounted tuition rate).
✅ While it’s not required to complete your immersion before starting Part 2, it is strongly recommended to support your integration, embodiment, and teaching confidence.

Part 1: The Introduction Course
This section can typically be completed in 8 weeks.

Part 2: The Six Phases of Qigong Flow
Each of the six series takes approximately 6–8 weeks to complete, totaling around 48 weeks of study and practice.

Estimated Time Commitment:

• To complete one module over 12 months (150 hours), plan for 3+ hours per week.
• To complete one module over 6 months, plan for 6+ hours per week. You can adjust your pace based on your lifestyle and availability. Each series includes a suggested weekly schedule, guiding you through a balance of:
• 1 dynamic (yang) Qigong practice
• 1 seated meditation or yin-style practice
• Corresponding lectures

💡 Tip: It’s recommended to choose no more than four videos per series per week to allow the energy to integrate. This is all clearly explained in the course materials.

To complete the YOQI® Online Training Course, you must log a total of:

• 100 hours for Associate Instructor (A.I.) certification
• 200 hours for Certified Instructor (C.I.) certification

These hours include:

• 50 hours from the Live Immersion
• Practice with online training videos and audio meditations (lectures do not count)
• YOQI® Video on Demand (VOD) practices
• Self-practice and meditation
• Participation in YOQI® webinars (when applicable)

How to document your hours:
Simply keep a personal log that includes:

• The date of practice
• The name of the practice (e.g., “Purge 2: Meridian Bean Bag”)
• The type of practice (e.g., video or self-practice)
• Duration of the session

Example:
10/1/2022 – 1 hour – Video: Purge 2 – Meridian Bean Bag Routine
10/2/2022 – 30 min – Self-practice: Inner Smile Meditation

📝 Submit a separate practice log for each series as part of your certification materials. Logs can be uploaded directly to the Instructor Directory portal under each series you complete.

To attend a Live Immersion and qualify for Associate Instructor (A.I.) certification, you must complete the Introduction Series and submit all required assignments and practice hours in advance.
Here’s a checklist to help you prepare:

✅ Complete the Introduction Series

• Watch all lectures and practice the recommended flows
• Download the Practice Guide (in the “All Course Downloads” section) for guidance on what counts as practice

✅ Log 50 Hours of Practice

• Practice the 9 Core Introduction Series routines
• Use the provided Practice Log (typed, not handwritten)
• Include your name, date, and email at the top and total hours at the bottom
• Upload your log to your profile on the YOQI Instructor Directory

✅ Complete and Upload the Following Assignments

• Introduction Series Assignment Questions (found in the PDF manual)
• Test Your Qi quiz
• My Element Map Worksheet (file: M1.INTRO.MYELEMENT.pdf in the “M1-INTRO.4 ENERGY MAPS” section)

✅ Optional but Encouraged:

• Visit a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) doctor and receive a pulse and tongue diagnosis.

📌 Note: You are not required to begin the Attune Series or other course modules before the immersion — but if you do, wonderful! Just remember your practice hours for Part 1 and Part 2 must be tracked separately.

Not for Associate Instructor certification.
To become an Associate Instructor, you are not required to submit a final video.
Yes, for Certified Instructor certification.
To become a Certified Instructor, you must complete a final project. This can be done in one of two ways:

• Submit a video of yourself teaching a YOQI flow
OR
• Teach a live class to a YOQI senior instructor for assessment

This final project is an important part of the certification process to ensure you are confident, clear, and aligned with the YOQI teaching methodology.

There are two main ways I recommend to use the video on demand library to supplement the course:

• Focus on the 9 core routines. You can save them in your favorites for easy access.
• Practice the Seasonal Series that matches your season where you live or matches the Series you are working on in the Course. For example if you are working on Attune Series, do the Late Summer Series in the library. Or if it is Spring in your country, then use the Spring Series to supplement your Online Course practices.

No. Practice hours for the YOQI® program must be based on YOQI-specific practices and reflect your individual home practice, not group training or coursework with other instructors or systems.

The purpose of documenting self-practice hours is to help you:

• Internalize the YOQI method through direct experience
• Master the flows independently, without relying on a teacher or video
• Cultivate your own energy awareness at your own pace

While other Qigong styles may include similar movements, your documented hours should come from either:

• Practicing YOQI flows from the online course or Video on Demand library
• Practicing those flows on your own, without guidance (self-practice)

This approach ensures your learning is embodied and aligned with the YOQI system.

Assignment questions are reflective prompts that help you integrate what you’re learning in each module. They’re not research papers or academic essays — think of them as a way to track your personal insights, deepen your understanding, and support your growth as a practitioner and teacher.

🧘‍♀️ Purpose:

The goal is to help you embody the material through self-reflection, not to test your memory. Please answer in your own words — don’t copy directly from the manual. (Since I wrote the manual, I can tell!) I genuinely want to hear your voice and experience.

🎥 Visual Guidance:

For an overview, watch the first two videos in the course, which explain how the assignments work.

✍️ What’s Included:

• Each series (e.g., Attune, Purge, etc.) has its own set of assignment questions.
• Starting from the Attune Series, you’ll also be asked to design your own Qigong Flow Classes as part of the assignment. Many students go on to teach from these flows!

📤 How to Submit:

• Assignments must be uploaded to your YOQI Directory profile.
• Submit the assignment questions for each Series before beginning the next one (e.g., submit the Introduction Series before starting Attune).
• Save your answers as a Word document (.doc or .docx) — not PDF — so instructors can leave comments and feedback.
• Name your file like this: FirstName_Assignment_AttuneSeries_Date.docx

A Reflection Journal is a personal space for you to write down your thoughts, insights, and energetic experiences throughout the training. For many people, journaling helps integrate the subconscious and conscious mind, deepening both understanding and embodiment of the practices.
Throughout the course, you’ll be offered optional reflection prompts. These are for your own growth and self-awareness — there’s no need to submit your journal as part of the coursework.

Qigong is an embodied art that must be experienced, not just studied.

Attending a live immersion is a vital part of the certification process because:

• You’ll receive hands-on adjustments, personal feedback, and energetic transmission from senior YOQI instructors.
• Partner work and group energy cultivation offer a powerful learning experience that cannot be replicated online.
• The immersion provides space to refine your technique, deepen your understanding, and build confidence in your teaching skills.

In-person training activates your Qi in a profound way and supports your transformation from practitioner to embodied instructor.

No, it’s not required to complete the entire Module 1 Online Course before the immersion.

However, it is highly recommended to complete:

• The Introduction Series (required for Associate Instructor certification)
• The Attune Series, which lays a strong foundation for the immersion experience

Completing these two series typically takes about 4 months and will help you get the most out of your in-person training.

We are currently working on this.

YOQI® is an internationally recognized Qigong school, approved by the National Qigong Association (NQA) and is published by YMAA.

After completing Module 1, you will receive a YOQI® Qigong Associate Instructor Certification, which authorizes you to begin teaching YOQI Qigong Practices.

However, this does not mean you are fully certified. A Certified YOQI® Qigong Instructor has completed the full 200-hour training program (both online and in-person immersion).
Once certified, you may also qualify to apply for the YOQI® Ambassador Program.

👉 Read more about the YOQI Ambassador program here[coming sooon].

Once you are a Certified YOQI® Instructor, you are qualified to teach YOQI in yoga studios, wellness centers, private sessions, retreats, spas, and more.

During the Teacher Training Immersion, we also cover how to structure your teaching business, build your brand, and share YOQI with authenticity and professionalism.

If you’d like to stay connected and continue growing with the YOQI community, the next step is to apply for the YOQI® Ambassador Program and become an official affiliate partner. This program offers exclusive benefits, teaching opportunities, marketing resources, and ongoing mentorship.

Graduating from the YOQI® Instructor Certification program opens up several exciting pathways for your teaching career:

You’ll have the freedom to:

1. Create Your Own Brand of Qigong Flow:
As a Certified YOQI Instructor, you are welcome to develop your own brand, style, and teaching materials based on your personal vision. You will still be part of the YOQI global community, but you’ll represent your own unique identity and offerings.

2. Join the YOQI® Ambassador Program (Launching in 2026):
If you wish to represent the official YOQI® brand, you can apply to become a YOQI Ambassador. As an Ambassador, you will:

• Represent YOQI in your classes, workshops, retreats, and online presence
• Be eligible to audition for YOQI Global and YOQI Productions to appear in videos (in English or your native language)
• Receive royalties from your video content published on YOQI platforms
• Be supported through YOQI marketing, events, and promotional collaborations

Both pathways offer support and flexibility depending on your goals. These options, along with additional guidance on building your teaching business, are covered in the YOQI Module 1 Training Course.

Qigong movements are considered functional movements and are therefore not copyrightable. However, the unique expression of those movements — such as creative naming, sequencing, and verbal scripts — is protected under copyright law.

Here’s how this applies to YOQI®:

• YOQI Qigong movements and their names are considered part of the public domain and can be used freely.
• However, movements that include the word “YOQI” in their title (e.g., YOQI® Double Happiness Flow) are proprietary and must be clearly cited as such when used. These are specific to the YOQI method and brand.
• Traditional Qigong forms such as Ba Duan Jin, Shibashi, and Five Animal Frolics are in the public domain and are not copyrightable.

What is copyrightable?

• While Qigong and yoga sequences themselves are not copyrightable, the unique expression of those sequences is.
• This includes:
  • Sequence titles (e.g., Qigong Flow for a Happy Heart)
  • Verbal scripts, cues, and creative formats used in teaching or video production

All YOQI sequence titles and scripts are published materials and are considered the intellectual property of YOQI. These may not be reproduced in video or published format unless produced or licensed through YOQI Productions.

Encouraging Creative Expression:
The YOQI course is designed to train you to become a Qigong artist. We’ve seen over 1,000 original routines created by our students—each one beautifully unique. Creativity and movement are infinite, and we encourage all YOQI instructors to find and express their own voice within the art of Qigong.