Qigong, Neigong & Channels for Taijiquan

Qigong, Neigong & Meridians for Taijiquan

12 weeks – 12 channels – 30 minutes of focused practice every Thursday

In this 12-week online course, we explore the twelve primary channels of Chinese medicine through practical Qigong and Neigong exercises, always with a particular focus on their relevance to Taijiquan practice.

Each session is dedicated to one channel. We briefly look at its pathway and selected acupuncture points that are particularly interesting from the perspective of Taijiquan training. Rather than approaching the subject only theoretically, we immediately explore it through movement and bodywork.

We will use tapping, massage, Qigong exercises and selected Neigong methods to develop a practical understanding of the different pathways and regions of the body. The aim is not to study Chinese medicine in depth, but to use the traditional channel model as another way of exploring structure, movement, connection and internal work in Taijiquan.

What we will practice

• the pathway of one primary channel in each session
• selected acupuncture points relevant to Taijiquan practice
• tapping and self-massage along the channel
• Qigong exercises related to the respective pathway
• Neigong exercises and internal bodywork
• connections to Taijiquan movement, structure and whole-body coordination

Course structure

The course consists of 12 live online sessions, each approximately 30 minutes long.

Each Thursday we focus on one of the twelve primary channels. Over the course of twelve weeks, this creates a systematic journey through the entire body.

Who is the course for?

The course is designed especially for Taijiquan practitioners who would like to deepen their understanding of the body and explore the relationship between traditional Chinese body concepts, Qigong, Neigong and Taijiquan practice.

No previous knowledge of Chinese medicine is required.

Dates & format

Start: January 2027
Day: Thursdays
Duration: approximately 30 minutes per session
Number of sessions: 12
Format: Live online via CTN Academy

Additional course material will be provided to accompany the practice and to help participants continue exploring the exercises between sessions.

12 channels. 12 weeks. One practical exploration of Qigong, Neigong and the internal body in Taijiquan.