MQP Certification Syllabus (200hrs)

This Medical Qigong Practitioner Program (200hrs) is taught by Zen Hwang, LAc, DMQ using the syllabus laid out by International Institute of Medical Qigong.

We also offer further advanced trainings in the Medical Qigong Program:

-Medical Qigong Therapist (MQT): 500hrs
-Masters in Medical Qigong (MMQ): 1000hrs
-Doctor of Medical Qigong (DMQ): 2000hrs

For more info, go to: Medical Qigong Certification Program

Syllabus for MQP-1 (30hrs)

Historical Overview of Chinese Energetic Medicine

From ancient Shaman Mystics to Imperial Court Healers, Chinese Energetic Medicine has a vast history.

Energetic Anatomy and Physiology

The Three Bodies and Three Worlds; and the various interactions affecting the Body, Mind and Spirit (Thoughts and Feelings).
An Introduction to the ancient Daoist Three Powers of Heaven, Earth, and Man.
Rooting The Three Bodies to the Qi of Heaven and Earth via the 1-Through-10 Meditation.

Energetic Embryological Development

The Physical, Energetic, and Spiritual formation and energetic effects governing the development of the Human Body’s Internal Organs and Tissues.

Cleaning, Purging, and Containing Life-Force Energy

Purging the Body’s Internal Organ Turbid Qi using special Healing Sound Applications and feeling sensations via the Pulling Down the Heavens Exercise.
Sealing the Body’s Clean Qi using special Hand Seals and Visualizations via the Pulling Down the Heavens Exercise.

Introduction to Channel Flow

Understanding the Body’s Internal Organs and Energetic Channels.
Understanding the Body’s Shadow Organs and Shadow Channels.
Purging the Body’s External Yin and Yang Channel Qi.

Purging Organs and Dredging Channel Qi Stagnation Exercises

Counter Swing, Dropping Post, and Trembling Horse.
Natural Breathing and the Beating and Drumming the Qi Meditation.

Introduction to the Daoist Five Yin Organ Exercise

The Opening: Strengthening the Spine and body’s Central Nervous System.
The Daoist Five Lung Organ Exercise: Relationship to Po (Corporeal Soul); Congenital and Acquired Emotions; Lung Tonification Exercise; Traumatology (Relieving Diaphragm Spasm).
The Daoist Five Kidney Organ Exercise: Relationship to Zhi (Will); Congenital and Acquired Emotions; Kidney Tonification Exercise; Traumatology (Relieving Insomnia).
The Daoist Five Liver Organ Exercise: Relationship to Hun (Ethereal Soul); Congenital and Acquired Emotions; Liver Tonification Exercise; Traumatology (Beating the Bag).
The Daoist Five Heart Organ Exercise: Relationship to Shen (Spirit); Congenital and Acquired Emotions; Tonification Exercise; Traumatology (Relieving Cardiac Arrest).
The Daoist Five Spleen Organ Exercise: Relationship to Yi (Intellect); Congenital and Acquired Emotions; Tonification Exercise.
The Ending: The Turtle Breathing Exercise.

GwanGong Stroking Beard (Small Heaven Orbit Meditation)

To Regulate the Body’s Sea of Yin and Sea of Yang Qi; practicing Reverse Breathing and the Contraindications for Reverse Breathing.

Healing Sounds For Emotional Detoxing

To Purge Whole Body Stagnation using combined Sound Therapy, via the Old Man Searching for the Reflection of the Moon at the Bottom of the Tide Pool.

Six Healing Sounds Exercise (A)

To Purge Individual Internal Organ Stagnation, using specific Sound Therapy. Introduction to Purging and Detoxifying the Liver, Heart, and Spleen Organs.

Six Healing Sounds Exercise (B)

To Purge Individual Internal Organ Stagnation, using specific Sound Therapy. Introduction to Purging and Detoxifying the Lungs, Kidneys, and Triple Burners.

The Clinical Applications of Special Sound Vibrations.

Secret Mantra Sounds used for Opening the Nine Energetic Chambers of each of the body’s Three Dantians.

The Golden Ball Regulation Exercise

Regulating The Three Body’s Life-Force Energies, using the Eight Actions of Qi (Rise-Fall, Expand-Contract, Flow-In & Flow-Out, Gather and Disperse).

The Sleeping Dragon Exercise

A Five Stage Regulating Exercise used in order to empower the Medical Qigong Doctor: Absorbing Light (Back Bridge Bar, Collar of Blue Light), Absorbing and Packing Earth Qi, Emitting Qi Through Palms, Spiraling the Qi Through Palms, Shining Light Through the Taiji Pole.

Dragon Waking and Thrashing Exercise

Introduction to Consciously Projecting Qi, using the Palms.

Dragon Playing With Pearl Exercise

Introduction to Consciously Molding Qi, using the Palms.

The Four Guardians Meditation to Prevent the Invasion of External Pathogens

Protective Meditation used to strengthen the body’s External Energetic Field, in order to protect the Doctor from the invasion of Pathogenic Qi in the clinic.

The Energetic Function of Various Qigong Exercises

How to Analyze and Categorize the many different types to Qigong Exercises; including a Basic Introduction to Medical Qigong Prescriptions, as well as how and when to Establish a Personal Medical Qigong Workout.

Syllabus for MQP-2 (30hrs)

Introduction to Soul Retrieval Training

Locating the Body’s Past, Present, and Future Energetic Chambers Meditation.
The “Pulling out the Pain” Meditation.
“Transformational Accepting Self” Meditation and the “Releasing Emotional Blockages and Energetic Armoring Meditation.

The “One through Ten” Meditation and 3 Prayer Invocations

Rooting The Three Bodies to the Qi of Heaven and Earth via the 1-Through-10 Meditation; plus the Three Prayer Invocations needed to create a Divine Healing Field through which to Treat patients.

Developing Qi Vibration

Introduction to Energy Vibration (Stage #1).
- The 6 Levels of Yi-Quan Training.
- The Eight Exercises used to create vibration within the body.

Dissolving and Rebuilding the Bodies Qi

Energetically Dissolving and Rebuilding the Three Bodies via the Life Force Breathing Meditation.

Expanding the Channels and Increasing Qi Flow

Energetically Expanding the Channels of the Arms and activating the Nine Chambers of each Dantian via the Taiji Zhi Ball of Light Meditation.

Phantom Hand Exercises

For training and increasing Creative Visualization, in order to Create, Shape, and Mold energy.
- The Big Hand Exercise. Used to energetically grow and increase your body’s Qi.
- The Dipping Hand Exercise. Used to energetically dip into and penetrate a partner’s three bodies.
- The Pushing Hand Exercise. Used to energetically push and move a partner’s body without touching them.
- The Pulling Hand Exercise. Used to energetically pull and move a partner’s body without touching them.

Training and Increasing Mind Concentration

Intermediate Meditation used in transforming energetic boundaries and further expanding conscious awareness of energetic realms.
- The Fusion of Tangible Matter and Intangible Energy.
- The Fusion of Body-Mind-Energy Meditation.

Increasing Intuitive and Perceptual Awareness Meditation

Intermediate Meditation used for increasing the energetic boundaries and further expanding conscious awareness of surrounding environment.
- Eight Direction Perception Meditation

Increasing Perceptual Awareness of the True Self

Intermediate Meditation used for “Awakening” and expanding the Perceptive Awareness, and reconnecting with the Intuitive Consciousness.
- Who are You?
- Where is the Center of Space?
- Where is the Center of Time?

Introduction to Medical Qigong Clinic Basics

Creating an Energetic Circle.
Dredging and Purging the Patient’s Toxic Energy.
Understanding Energetic Cords.
Disposing of the patient’s Toxic Energy.

Introduction to Energetic Diagnosis

Developing an Energetic Sensitivity to the body’s Five Energetic Fields
- Diagnosing The Body’s Three External Wei Qi Fields.
- Diagnosing The Body’s Current of Ying Qi.
- Diagnosing The Body’s Sea of Blood.
- Diagnosing The Body’s Sea of Marrow.
- Diagnosing The Body’s Center Core of Light (Taiji Pole of Man).

Introduction to Medical Qigong Treatment Protocols

Introduction to “Table Work.”
- “Tonification Treatment Protocol,” For Extremely Deficient Patients.
- Introduction to “The General Treatment Protocol.”
- Refining General Treatment Protocol
- Table Work, Medical Qigong Purgation, Tonification and Regulation Therapy.

Syllabus for MQP-3 (30hrs)

Working With Energy

Introduction to Becoming a Medical Qigong Healer.
The Three Energetic Wonders.

Controlling and Transforming the Body’s Qi via Special Awareness Meditations

From Physical Body – To Energy Body- To Spirit Body.
From Spirit Body – To Energy Body- To Physical Body.
Moving the Energies of all Three Bodies.
Energizing the Three Bodies Sense Organs.

Understanding the Energetic Influence of Thoughts and Feelings

The External Projecting and Manifesting of Energetic Thought Form Patterns.
Thought Forms, Shapes, and Colors.
Using the Divine Net Technique To Purge the Patient’s Body.
Finding and Removing Energetic Cords.

Clinical Safety and Spirit Protection Protection Meditations

The Spirit Realm and the Medical Qigong Clinic
Purification Techniques For The Medical Qigong Clinic
The Importance of Establishing a Safe Clinical Environment
The Clinical Functions of the Three Prayer Invocations

Energetic Protection Meditations

Creating a Protective Force Field.
Creating an Energetic Bubble.

Precautions and Ethical Considerations for the Medical Qigong Doctor

Transforming the Patient’s Energetic Grids
Treating the Patient’s Three Bodies.
The Importance of Developing a Healing Rapport With The Patient.
How to Avoid Experiencing Energetic Depletion in the Clinic.
How to Avoid Absorbing Turbid Qi From the Body’s Six Openings.
Removing Turbid Qi Invasion; and Energetic Protection Meditations.

Clinical Ethics

Conscious and Subconscious Clinical Influences.
Establishing Doctor and Patient Agreements.
Clinical Burnout and the Medical Qigong Clinic.
Energetic Boundary Invasion.
Strengthening the Spiritual Light of the Doctor’s Righteous Qi.
When Not to Treat the Patient.
Encountering Energetic Vampires.
Establishing Realistic Training Goals for the Medical Qigong Doctor.
Combining Medical Qigong Therapy with Other Healing Therapies.

The Patient’s Energetic Unwinding

Patient’s Energetic Unwinding and Facial Distortions.
Patient Resistance to Energetic Therapy.

Balancing the Patient’s Energetic System

Clinical Purgation and Tonification Guidelines and Applications.
Clinical Regulation Guidelines and Applications.

Clinical Observations of Pathological Energetic Patterns

Locating the Special Areas of Chronic Energetic Obstruction.
Types of Energetic Complications.

Healing a Patient’s Emotional Traumas

Five Levels of Feeling and Their Governing Organs.
Wounding and Closing the Spirit.
The Patient Coming out of Denial.
Transference and Displaced Emotions.
Stages of Energetic Transformation and Emotional Resolution History.
Assisting the Patient in Establishing Healthy Boundaries.
Pulling Out the Pain Meditation Review.
Understanding Why a Patient Might Not Heal.

Facing the Death of a Patient

Understanding the Death Process.
Death and the Chakra System.
Helping a Dying Patient Pass.
The After Death Experience.
The Forgiveness Prayer.

Training Energy Extension and Qi Manipulation Techniques

Qi Emission Techniques.
Training the “Extended Fan Palm” Hand Technique.
Training the “Sword Fingers” Hand Technique.
Training the “One Finger Skill.”
The “Invisible Needle Palm” and “Dragon’s Mouth Palm” Hand Techniques.
Training the “Kneading Tiger Claw” Skill.
Training the “Five Thunder Fingers” Skill.

Training Advanced Qi Emission Applications and Qi Vibration Techniques

Linear Qi Extension Techniques.
Circulating and Spiraling Qi Extension Techniques.
Creating an Energetic Cast.
Energetic Cupping.
Shaking Energy Technique.
Qi Vibration Techniques.
Creating Energy Ball Techniques.

Advanced Qi Emission Techniques

Creating a Cord of Divine Light.
Creating a Ball of Light.
Creating and Training Hot (Yang) Qi and Cold (Yin) Qi.
Guiding and Emitting the Qi of the Five Element Energies.
Emitting the Twelve Earthly Branch Channel Five Element Qi.

The “Invisible Needle” Theory and Application

Origin and Introduction to Invisible Needle Therapy.
Invisible Needle Hand Postures.
Depth and Angles of Needle Insertion.
Various Invisible Needle Applications.
Channel Point Treatments and Prescriptions.
Channel Point Prescription Meditations.

The Five Element Qi Massage Therapy

Introduction to Five Element Qi Massage.
The Energetic Circle-Twisting Method.
The Energetic Compression Release Method.
The Energetic Thrusting Method.
The Energetic Grasping and Shaking Method.
The Energetic Tapping Method.
Channel Point Therapy and Qi Massage.

Sound Projection Theory and Qi Emission Application

Introduction to Sound Projection.
Sound Volume and Energy Projection.
Sound Projection Used for Treating Cancer Patients.
Combining Color and Sound Projection.
Sound Projection Training.
The Six Breath Method.
Multiple Sound Breath Incantations.

Color Projection Theory and Application

Introduction to Color Projection.
Projecting Qi in Eight Colors.
Color Projection Training.
Color Projection Hand Seal.

Review of General Treatment Protocol

Treating Multiple Patients.

Syllabus for MQP-4 (30hrs)

Medical Qigong Prescription Exercises and Meditations

History of Medical Qigong Exercises and Meditations.
Dao Yin Self-Regulation Training and Principles of Yang and Yin.
Selecting the Proper Medical Qigong Prescription Exercises.
The Number of Breaths Required in Prescription Exercises.
Choosing the Proper Medical Qigong Prescription Posture.
Primary and Secondary Medical Qigong Prescription Postures.

Internal Organ Self-Massage Prescription Exercises

Introduction to Internal Organ Self-Massage Prescription Exercises.
Liver Self-Massage Prescription.
Heart Self-Massage Prescription.
Spleen and Stomach Self-Massage Prescription.
Lung Self-Massage Prescription.
Kidney Self-Massage Prescription.
Prescription for Insomnia Prescription.

External Body Self-Massage and Point Tapping Prescription Exercises

Introduction to Self-Healing Massage and Point Tapping Therapy.

Healing Sound Prescription Exercises

Introduction to Internal Organ Sound Prescription Exercises.
Liver Healing Sound Prescription.
Heart Healing Sound Prescription.
Spleen Healing Sound Prescription.
Lung Healing Sound Prescription.
Kidney Healing Sound Prescription.
Triple Burner Healing Sound Prescription.
Combining Multiple Organ Healing Sound Prescriptions.
Clinical Applications of Mantra Sounds.
Energetic Point Prescription Sound Exercises.
Internal Organ Cancer Prescription Sound Exercises.

Ancient Daoist Wu Dang Regulation Prescription Exercises

Medical Qigong Wu Dang Prescription Exercises.

The Treatment of Internal Organ Diseases – Yin (Zang) Organs

Medical Qigong Therapy for Treating Liver Organ Diseases.
Medical Qigong Therapy for Treating Heart Organ Diseases.
Medical Qigong Therapy for Treating Spleen and Pancreatic Diseases.
Medical Qigong Therapy for Treating Lung Organ Diseases.
Medical Qigong Therapy for Treating Kidney Organ Diseases.

The Treatment of Internal Organ Diseases – Yang (Fu) Organs

Medical Qigong Therapy for Treating Gall Bladder Organ Diseases.
Medical Qigong Therapy for Treating Small Intestine Organ Diseases.
Medical Qigong Therapy for Treating Stomach Organ Diseases.
Medical Qigong Therapy for Treating Large Intestine Organ Diseases.
Medical Qigong Therapy for Treating Urinary Bladder Organ Diseases.

Qi Emission Therapy for Treating Miscellaneous Disease Conditions

Clinical Protocols Used to Treat Various Types of Headaches.
Clinical Protocols Used to Treat Fibromyalgia.
Clinical Protocols Used to Treat Parkinson’s Disease.