Zoom: 5 Elelemnt Qi Gong Instructor Training Workshop with Rani Hughes
When and Where
| Date: | Feb 20th 2026 |
| Time: | 9.00 am - 5.00pm (AEST based time) |
| Address: | Zoom Melbourne Australia |
Information
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- To learn the Five Element Qigong with one of Dr Lam's authorised Master Trainers
- To qualify as an instructor and teach the form to your participants
- To improve your own health
What is Qigong?
"Qigong" comes from two Chinese words. Qi is the life energy inside a person that circulates throughout the body to provide inner strength and maintain good health. Gong is a method of exercise in this context. So Qigong is an exercise which cultivates better and stronger Qi. The stronger Qi you have, the healthier and stronger you are.
Qigong is especially beneficial for health and mental relaxation.
The 5 element Qigong is easy-to-earn and powerfully effective for health.
The Five Element Qigong
According to ancient Chinese philosophy, all things in the universe are made up 
of five elements: wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. These elements have different properties: earth nurtures all living beings, metal is sharp and changeable, water runs down and irrigate the earth while wood is characterised by growth and fire is hot.
The five elements represent five major internal organs of the body. They interrelate and influence each other. While one enhances another, they also negate each other. The positive relationships are: metal gives life to earth, earth gives life to water, water gives life to wood, wood to fire and so on.
The negative relationships also work in a continual circle; earth negates water, water negates fire, fire negates metal, metal negates wood and wood negates earth and so on. The 5 Element Qigong is based on this theory of nature, and is effective in promoting all aspects of health, including relaxation, mental concentration and cultivating Qi.
How to do Qigong well
The ultimate goal is to use your conscious mind to direct the Qi, use Qi to direct your physical body, thus combining the mind, Qi and body as one co-ordinated entity. This may sound challenging, but the actual learning and practice is relatively easy. With regular practice you will progress steadily to the ultimate goal. You will gain health benefits almost right from the start of your practice. The most enjoyable part is the practice, and the many health benefits you gain as you progress.
Anyone who is interested in learning more about the Five Element Qigong.
Study Dr Lam's Qigong for Health DVD.
What to Wear
Wear loose comfortable clothes and flat shoes suitable for exercise.
At this workshop participants will have the opportunity to update their Tai Chi for Health qualifications. Prior notice is essential and a written assignment must be submitted in advance. An administration fee may apply.
Details
This one-day intensive workshop is the second section of your training, with the first section being required reading and a Self-paced Instructor Preparation Package (SIPP) - see details below.
What is Qigong?
"Qigong" comes from two Chinese words. Qi is the life energy inside a person that circulates throughout the body to provide inner strength and maintain good health. Gong is a method of exercise in this context. Qigong is an exercise that cultivates better and stronger Qi. The stronger Qi you have, the healthier and stronger you are.
Qigong is especially beneficial for health and mental relaxation. Dr Paul Lam’s Five Element Qigong is easy to learn and powerfully effective for health.
The Five Element Qigong
According to ancient Chinese philosophy, all things in the universe are made up of five elements: wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. These elements have different properties: earth nurtures all living beings, metal is sharp and changeable, water runs down and irrigates the earth, while wood is characterised by growth, and fire is hot.
The five elements represent five major internal organs of the body. They interrelate and influence each other. While one enhances another, they also negate each other. The positive relationships are: metal gives life to earth, earth gives life to water, water gives life to wood, wood to fire and so on.
The negative relationships also work in a continual circle; earth negates water, water negates fire, fire negates metal, metal negates wood and wood negates earth and so on. The Five Element Qigong is based on this theory of nature, and is effective in promoting all aspects of health, including relaxation, mental concentration and cultivating Qi.
How to do Qigong well
The ultimate goal is to use your conscious mind to direct the Qi, use Qi to direct your physical body, thus combining the mind, Qi and body as one coordinated entity. This may sound challenging, but the actual learning and practice are relatively easy. With regular practice, you will progress steadily to the ultimate goal. You will gain health benefits almost right from the start of your practice. The most enjoyable part is the practice, and the many health benefits you gain as you progress.
Reasons to come to the workshop:
- Learn how to teach this programme safely and effectively.
- Gain knowledge of what Qi Gong is and how it helps people.
- Be able to perform the 5 Element Qi Gong set.
Who is eligible to attend this training? Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Exercise Physiologists, Certified Allied Health Assistants, Diversional Therapists, Lifestyle Coordinators, Health Practitioners, Nurses, Tai Chi teachers and advanced Tai Chi students.
Your trainer, Rani Hughes is a Master Trainer for the Tai Chi for Health Institute and an Occupational Therapist. She has devoted 25 years to learning Tai Chi and Qi Gong from world-leading Tai Chi and Qi Gong Masters, including Professor Lun Wong, Dr Paul Lam, Master Liu Deming, and Madam Chen. She has trained hundreds of people worldwide to practice and teach tai chi and qi gong.
Preparation: The Self-paced Instructor Learning Package (SIPP) needs to be completed before attending the in-person workshop and is available from Rani once you are registered and payment is received. Each participant needs to be familiar with the movements in the 5 Element Qi Gong for Health programme (included in the SIPP, DVD available for $29.95) and the textbook "Teaching Tai Chi Effectively" by Dr Paul Lam ($21.95 or as an e-book from Amazon $9.95) before coming to the workshop. These products are available directly from Tai Chi Productions in Sydney Ph 02 9533 6511 or www.taichiproductions.com
Board Certification: Following successful completion of SIPP and the workshop, you will be required to register to become a Tai Chi for Health Institute Board-certified instructor before teaching the programme (if not already a member). The annual fee is $99 (Standard Membership) or $169 (Premier Membership), covering Board Certification for 2 years of all of your Tai Chi for Health qualifications. You will then be listed on the TCHI website.
5 Element Qi Gong for Health Course Fees: $450 (includes SIPP pre-requisite self-paced learning package); early bird $430 if paid in full by 20 December 2025.
5 Element Qi Gong for Health update, $230 (or any first update).
Additional Updates (with assignments): Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention, TCA2 and Seated TCA Bundle, Osteoporosis, Rehabilitation, Heart Conditions, Memory $50 each.
A Tax Invoice with payment details will be prepared once you are registered, or please contact Rani to discuss further.
Cancellation fee: $140 received prior to 13 February. No refund after this date.
Cost
$450
Location
Zoom : Melbourne, Australia based time.
Contact
Rani Hughes
ranihughes@hotmail.com