Embark on the Quest to Find Your Flow -
Then Help Others Find Theirs
- Do you want to help make the world a better place?
- Do you want to learn how to tap into inner harmony?
- Is ‘Going With the Flow’ a life that you aim for?
- Do you love helping others find bliss and reduce stress?
- Would you enjoy a career that supports you while helping others?
- Do you prefer learning that's joyful and fun rather than serious and rigid?
If you said ‘yes’ to any of these above...
TaijiFit is Just the Place for You!
PROGRAM COSTS & COMMITMENT
The TaijiFit Teacher Training and Certification program is $99/month for 12 months, and then just $39/month thereafter. The continuing subscription gives you access to the Studio classes - a great place to keep up your practice, get advanced instruction and new ideas. The Studio membership means you don't have to show Continuing Education credits or pay for annual renewal.
REGISTER HERE
Here's the time commitment:
Broken down by courses
Next LIVE cohort starts Septmember, 2024
Master the TaijiFit Movement Skills in TaijiFit 101:
LIVE cohorts meet twice weekly, 1-hour sessions for 4 weeks
or START NOW with our Self-Study course.
Learn the TaijiFit Cueing Method in TaijiFit 200:
LIVE cohorts meet twice weekly, 1-hour sessions for 4 weeks
or START NOW with our Self-Study course.
Develop the all-important Observation & Assessment Skill in TaijiFit 300:
LIVE cohorts meet twice weekly, 1-hour sessions for 4 weeks
or START NOW with our Self-Study course.
Ensure safety and understand the effects of Trauma in TaijiFit 400:
LIVE cohorts meet twice weekly, 1-hour sessions for 4 weeks
or START NOW with our Self-Study course.
In under a year, you'll be ready to start teaching!
Part 1: TaijiFit 101
The Foundation of TaijiFit Academy, TaijiFit 101, is a journey to find and acquire the "Skills of Movement."
Learn:
- What is the TaijiFit Method, and how it helps the body, mind and Spirit become ageless, timeless and effortless
- Why instructors need to master Movement Skills to be affective
- The full choreography of the TaijiFit Basic Flow routine
- Eighteen unique Tai Chi and Qigong movements for your Beginners' repertoire
- And more!
ENROLLMENT OPEN
This class is ACE-certified for 1.20 credits (CEP141537, Learn to Teach Tai Chi: Mindful Exercise for Fitness, Health and Rehabilitation).
pART 2: TaijiFit 200
The next level of your program, TaijiFit 200, guides you through the adventures of earning the "Skills of TaijiFit Cueing."
Learn:
- All about the Theory of Flow and Peak Performance
- How proper Flow Cueing overcomes Flow Blockers
- Both verbal and non-verbal approaches to Flow Cueing
- Brain switching (it’s easier than it sounds)
- And more!
ENROLLMENT OPEN
part 3: TaijiFit 300
TaijiFit 300 will dive deep into the twin skills of Observation and Assessment. This course will teach you how to answer the question: "How does this affect Flow?"
Learn:
- How subtle body language cues tell the story of both stree and relaxation
- How to tell when the Vagus Nerve needs to be re-set.
- How to "Reverse Engineer" your choreography when your group loses Flow
- The tell-tale signs of group Flow, known as "Rhythmic Entrainment"
ENROLLMENT OPEN
Part 4: TaijiFit 400
The Final step in becoming a TaijiFit Instructor, TaijiFit 400, focuses on trauma-informed safety and the use of TaijiFit as an adaptive exercise for special populations. For all our paticipants, safety is always our #1 concern.
Learn how to:
- The TaijiFit Method of safety cueing
- How to recognize the signs of PTSD
- Techniques of de-escalation
- How to adapt The TaijiFit Basic Flow routine for special populations
ENROLLMENT OPEN
Next Steps
You're in the Flow! Time to share with others.
With your TaijiFit certification, you can now lead your own Flow Shows, hold classes for civilians and Veterans, and bring the benefits of Flow to the world (in-person or over Zoom).
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn How it Works
What's so awesome about being a TaijiFit Instructor?
Financially: It allows you the ability to lead your own TaijiFit method classes. This could be at your local gym, your house, etc. It also allows us to register you as part of our network with the VA CCN, which means you get paid by the government to lead Veterans in TaijiFit sessions.
Spiritually: The Flow State itself is enough to want to deepen your TaijiFit practices, but being an Instructor means that you have the knowledge to spread this life-changing state with the world. Leaving good in one's wake is a primary reason that TaijiFit exists.
Physically: Movement is good for the body—we all know that. But did you know that Tai Chi has scientifically proven benefits such as higher immunity (that's so important in today's world), improved cardiovascular health, flexibility, and balance? Check out the Harvard study here.
Mentally: Stress is a killer. TaijiFit teaches you how to drastically reduce your stress response, which means an easier time for your mind and parasympathetic nervous system. You'll also find a sense of community here which is very important to our mental well-being as humans. And don't forget that Tai Chi by itself has been proven to increase memory retention and decrease the physical symptoms of neurological conditions, as stated in this article by Next Avenue.
Who can join the academy? Do I need experience?
Anyone can join the Academy!
Please note that in order to become a certified TaijiFit Instructor and be part of the VA CCN, you must be able to pass a background check. This is a federal requirement.
What are the physical requirements?
We cannot offer medical advice and suggest you reach out to your health care team in order to determine if this is right for you.
Please note that some of the Fusion Courses may be more physically strenuous than 101, 200, and 300.
Do I need to take classes in this order?
No, it is not a requirement. However, we suggest you take the classes in this order (Foundations, 101, 200, 300) as these classes build on each other.
Do you offer Military Discounts?
Absolutely!
Before any purchase, please reach out to our team at [email protected] and let them know that you're a Veteran.
Because of the way our system works, we aren't able to offer the 10% Military Discount in conjunction with another discount. Our TaijiFit Veterans have let us know that they enjoy using their Military Discount to purchase a Membership Tier, and then they can use their Membership Tier discount to purchase classes, courses, etc.
What if I don't want to be an Instructor?
We have many people who choose to go through the entire learning path, just to deepen their own understanding of how to achieve Flow better.
At the same time, we offer both the Studio Access and the traditional Tai Chi program for students who want to make Tai Chi part of their lifestyle, but don’t plan on teaching at this time.
You can also complete the learning path, become an instructor, but wish to work with other populations besides our Veterans. That’s entirely optional.
When can I start teaching my own classes?
You’ll start learning the basics of how to lead your own classes right away, and then really refine your skills in TaijiFit 200.
Once you've successfully completed all of the Learning Path classes (101, 200, 300), you can then start leading your own sessions.
What equipment do I need?
You will need comfortable clothes and a willingness to learn.
You will also need a computer or tablet that has a camera, microphone, and speaker. You can use earbuds instead of a microphone and speaker.
We do require you to be on camera during the Live classes. These are hosted on Zoom, so you will also need a computer or tablet that is capable of using this software / app.
Do I need to take the extension courses?
No. That's up to you!
However, you are required to take at least one TaijiFit course per year (either one of the classes on this page, or a Traditional Tai Chi course) to maintain your TaijiFit Instructor Certification.
Most of our Instructors choose to take a Fusion course, or they take a Fundamentals course again as a refresher.
Can I audit a class if I've already taken it?
Yes! If you have taken an Academy class within the last 2 years (101, 200, 300, Bamboo Fusion, Fire Fusion), you may audit that class for 50% off.
If you're interested, please email us ([email protected]) and let us know which class you'd like to retake. We'll set something up for you.