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How to Become a Healing Tao Instructor....
Associate Instructor Certification authorizes one to teach the Basics within her/his own local area only. This certification allows you to teach: the Microcosmic Orbit Meditation, the Six Healing Sounds, the Inner Smile, Chi Self-Massage, and the Chi-Kung warm-ups from Master Chia's Tai Chi book. Many students begin w/ the fast track Associate Instructor Certification and later upgrade to Full Instructor as they gain experience in the basics of Chi Kung and Taoist Meditation. New applicants must have completed 70 hours of Universal Healing Tao training prior to the Teacher Training within a period of not less than one year. This can include private study and training hours with Senior and Full Certified Healing Tao instructors in the United States and abroad as well as study with Master Chia. Taped instruction is not applicable. Private lessons, weekend workshops or regular classes can be counted. If you are counting your hours, 1 week retreats are equal to 35 hours of training. Your training must include the following courses: Microcosmic Orbit, Six Healing Sounds, Inner Smile and Fusion I. Tao Basics and Fusion Retreats with certified instructors in the U.S., Europe, Thailand, and other international locations will fulfill this requirement. Applicants must read all the Healing Tao books that apply to Basic Associate Teacher Training. These are the following: Healing Light Of The Tao: Foundational Practices To Awaken Chi (previous versions were called Awaken Healing Light and Awaken Healing Energy Through the Tao)) Transforming Stress Into Vitality Chi Self Massage (See further recommended reading below under Full Instructor Certification) Associate Instructor applicants are tested on their knowledge of the Inner Smile, Microcosmic Orbit and the 6 Healing Sounds. Associate Certification Testing Fee is $75. Full Instructor Certification enables one to test for further certification in the core Healing Tao courses - Tai Chi Chi Kung, Iron Shirt Chi Kung, *Fusion, and *Healing Love. Full Instructor candidates need the equivalent of 4 weeks of training (140 hours). 2 of these weeks (70 hours) must be with Master Chia (could include both phases of this training session - June 9-21, 2012). The other week (or weeks) must be in the core Universal Healing Tao courses including Healing Love, Fusion, Tai Chi Chi Kung and Iron Shirt Chi Kung. New applicants for Full Instructor Certification must have completed 70 hours of Universal Healing Tao training prior to the Teacher Training within a period of not less than one year. This can include private study and training hours with Senior Instructors in the United States as well as abroad in addition to study with Master Chia. Taped instruction is not applicable. Private lessons, weekend workshops or regular classes can be counted. 35 hours of training will be equal to one full retreat week of training. Full Instructor applicants are tested on their knowledge of the Inner Smile, Microcosmic Orbit and the 6 Healing Sounds. The Full Instructor Certification Testing Fee is $75. Associate Instructors receive an automatic upgrade to Full Instructor status after completing three additional weeks of training (equivalent to approximately 105 hours) Note that two of these weeks (70 hours) must be with Master Chia (could include both phases of this training session - June 9-21, 2012). Your other week (or weeks) must be in the core Healing Tao courses including Healing Love, Fusion, Tai Chi Chi Kung and Iron Shirt Chi Kung. This can include private study and training hours with Senior Instructors in the United States as well as abroad in addition to study with Master Chia. Taped instruction is not applicable. Private lessons, weekend workshops or regular classes can be counted. 35 hours of training will be equal to one full retreat week of training. Upgrading Your Full Instructor Certification Full Instructors must be certified for each separate Healing Tao course that they are interested in teaching. Initially, this includes tests for Tai Chi I, Iron Shirt I, Healing Love, and Fusion I. *Please note that to be certified in Healing Love and/ or Fusion I, applicants must first be certified in either Iron Shirt I or Tai Chi I, and have one year of teaching experience in the Microcosmic Orbit. It is important to keep in mind that it is not necessary to rush into testing. It can happen anywhere with one Senior and one Full Instructor anytime you feel you are ready. $50 per test is required for additional tests and upgrades. For more information go to the Healing Tao Instructors Association web site, HTIA. |
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