Ba Duan Jin Teacher Training: The 11 Brocades Immersion at the Vietnamese Hot Springs
Join Master Instructor Tevia Feng for two weeks of Ba Duan Jin at the hot springs: the 8 Pieces of Brocade plus 3 monastic-lineage movements. Built for modern bodies. Backed by sports science, neuroscience and Chinese medicine.
Developed in Partnership with Education Experts
One Immersion. Two Destinies.
Path A: The Personal Practitioner
For those who seek depth without needing to teach.
Path B: The Instructor Track
For those called to transmit and lead.
Master the Canonical 8 Pieces of Brocade Plus 3 Monastic-Lineage Movements
A 5-Level path through the Three Treasures: Jing, Qi, and Shen.
Level 1: Body (Jing)
Master the Foundation of Ba Duan Jin Plus the Three Monastic Movements
- The Canonical 8 Pieces of Brocade: every movement taught in detail with checkpoints, alignment cues, and common-error corrections
- The 3 Monastic-Lineage Movements: 9 Parting Waves (Fen Lang), 10 The Turtle Comes Out of its Shell (Gui Chu Ke), 11 Guiding the Sword (Yin Jian)
- Live in-person correction with Tevia and the senior team
- Comprehensive form guides: downloadable PDFs with movement checkpoints
- Qigong history and lineage: Song-dynasty origins through modern Health Qigong standardization
- Foundational neuroscience and breath mechanics
- Daily morning and evening practice at the hot springs
Level 2: Breath (Qi)
Deepen Your Qi Practice and Explore the Intersection of Breath, Energy, and Movement
- Advanced Breathing Techniques: Master breathing strategies that enhance your Qi cultivation, learning to use breath control to influence energy states and emotional well-being.
- Fascia and Qi Integration: Explore the crucial role fascia plays in Qi cultivation. Learn about the science behind fascia as a communicative network in the body and its impact on the flow of Qi.
- Sports Science and Qi Dynamics: Delve into the kinetic chains that influence Qi flow, integrating sports science to optimize your Qigong practice for improved movement and energy management.
- Foundational Qi Principles: Gain a deeper understanding of Qi, the vital life force, learning how to cultivate, control, and direct Qi through breath and movement for enhanced health and vitality.
- Personalized Practice Development: Create your own Qigong practice rubrics tailored to your unique needs, applying advanced concepts to personalize and enhance your Qi work.
Level 3: Spirit (Shen)
Foster Spiritual Growth through Element-Based Practices
- Elemental Harmony: Explore how the five elements influence spiritual and physical health.
- Neuroscience Integration: Further understanding of how Qigong impacts brain health and spiritual well-being.
- Level 3 Live weekly masterclasses and Q&A
- Community Connection: Gain access to a community of practitioners for support and shared growth.
Level 4: Prescription
Harness Qigong for Specific Health Outcomes Through Customized Prescriptions
- Chinese Medicine Fundamentals: Delve into the principles of Chinese Medicine that underpin Qigong, learning how these ancient practices can be applied to modern health challenges.
- Five Elements and Meridians: Explore the Five Elements theory and its connection to the meridian system. Understand how these elements and energetic pathways influence physical and emotional health.
- Creating Qigong Prescriptions: Learn to formulate personalized Qigong prescriptions. Use your knowledge of Chinese Medicine, Five Elements, and fascia to develop targeted exercises for specific health conditions, from emotional balance to chronic illness.
- Practical Application: Apply your skills in real-world scenarios to create effective, holistic Qigong practice plans that cater to individual needs.
- Integration of Sports Medicine: Incorporate modern sports medicine techniques to enhance the efficacy of your Qigong prescriptions, optimizing health outcomes.
- Level 3-4 Live weekly masterclasses
Level 5: Teacher Training
Develop Your Skills as a Qigong Instructor and Empower Your Own Teaching Practice
- Teaching Methodologies: Learn the best practices for teaching Qigong, including how to design engaging and effective classes, workshops, and retreats.
- Running a Qigong School: Gain insights into successfully managing your own Qigong school, from attracting students to fostering a thriving learning environment.
- Certification Preparation: Guidance and testing to become a certified Qigong instructor.
- Mastery of Levels 1-4: Comprehensive understanding and mastery of all content covered in previous levels.
- Course Design: Understand how to create structured and impactful Qigong courses tailored to different audiences and skill levels.
- Creating Your Niche: Discover how to carve out your unique space within the Qigong community, leveraging your passion and skills.
- In-Depth Video Analysis: Receive detailed video analysis from senior instructors to refine your teaching techniques and become a top instructor.
- Internet Marketing: Learn strategies for online marketing to grow your Qigong school and reach a wider audience through digital platforms.
- Community Access: Join a private community of Brocade Course practitioners for ongoing support and knowledge sharing.
- Level 3-5 Live Weekly Masterclasses and Q&A: Participate in live sessions to continually refine your skills and stay connected with the Qigong community.
Why White Tiger Qigong Teaches 11 Pieces of Brocade, Not 8
The canonical form of Ba Duan Jin, the "Eight Pieces of Brocade", has been written about since China's Song dynasty, more than 850 years ago. It has been tested in dozens of randomized trials, most of them in China. It is used in rehabilitation in some Chinese hospitals, and Chinese medical and qigong bodies drafted a standard for its use in health settings in 2026.
In a 2026 randomized trial in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 216 adults in China with high-normal blood pressure practised Ba Duan Jin five days a week. After 12 weeks, their 24-hour systolic blood pressure had dropped about 3 mmHg more than a group doing self-directed exercise. The difference held at one year, and results were similar to brisk walking.
It is a well-researched practice with promising results for several conditions, though many studies are small.
The Three Additional Movements
White Tiger Qigong adds three further movements from our own teaching tradition:
- 9.Parting Waves (Fen Lang)
- 10.The Turtle Comes Out of its Shell (Gui Chu Ke)
- 11.Guiding the Sword (Yin Jian)
"Eleven Pieces of Brocade" is our English name for the canonical 8 plus these 3. At Alba you learn all 11 movements in week 1 (Level 1, Jing, the body). Week 2 (Level 2, Qi) deepens the breath, and Level 3 (Shen, spirit) continues online.
The Three Pillars Behind Every Movement
White Tiger Qigong teaches Ba Duan Jin through three integrated lenses:
- ◆Neuroscience: autonomic regulation, vagal tone, and meditative states
- ◆Sports Science: fascial elasticity, kinetic chains, force transmission, tissue loading
- ◆Chinese Medicine: meridians, organs, Three Treasures, Five Elements, and prescription frameworks
Ancient Wisdom. Modern Science. Living Tradition.
70,000+ Lives Transformed Through Qigong
Discover the real journeys behind our students' remarkable results.
Secure Your Spot in Vietnam
Prices below are for tuition only. Accommodation and food are not included. See the 2027 room rates below. Members save up to 15% on these prices (up to $350), taken off automatically at checkout when you're logged in.
Level 1
Body, breath, and foundational Qigong
Dates: February 15–20, 2027 (Week 1 Only)
- 6 days in-person training at Alba Wellness Valley
- Master the canonical 8 Pieces of Brocade + 3 monastic-lineage movements
- Foundational inner alchemy: breathwork and meditation
- Deep Qigong theory: science and principles
- Live in-person correction with Tevia
- $300 in bonuses: Pre-Training Workshop ($47) + Beginner Mindset Course ($49) + Three Treasures Teaching Workbook ($147) + Practice Tracker + WTQ App
- No Level 2 (Breath/Qi) training
- No Teacher Certification eligibility
Levels 1–2
Body, breath, and Qi integration
Dates: February 15 – February 27, 2027 (Full 2 Weeks)
- 12 days in-person training: complete mastery of Body and Breath
- Advanced inner alchemy (Level 2)
- Personalized practice rubrics
- Qi kinetic chain dynamics
- Hard Qigong (Ying Gong) on-site tier eligibility for Level 2+ alumni
- $520 in bonuses: all Student Path bonuses + 6 Healing Sounds Mini-Module ($97) + Primordial Breath Course ($79) + $200 TT credit
- No Teacher Exams or Business Training
Levels 1–5
Body, breath, spirit, prescription, teaching
Dates: Feb 15 – Feb 27 (Vietnam) + Online Mar–Apr 2027
- 12 days in-person + 8 weeks online: full access to all 5 Levels
- Chinese Medicine, Five Elements, meridian mapping
- Teaching methodologies, course design, school-building
- Weekly live online masterclasses across Levels 3–5
- Certified Instructor status after you pass the Level 5 assessment
- Listing in the Global Instructor Directory
- $760+ in bonuses: all Mastery Path bonuses + Dragon Meridian Qigong + Essential Theory ($50) + Qigong Entrepreneurship Essentials + Lifetime Community
- Questions first? Book a free call
⚔ Hard Qigong (Ying Gong) On-Site Tier: Gated Bonus
Open to students who have completed a White Tiger Qigong Level 2 training. Taught on-site in Vietnam during Level 2 week, alongside the soft form. Eligibility verified at enrollment.
The Lineage Circle (Inner Door)
Experience the deepest level of transmission with Master Instructor Tevia Feng and the senior team in an exclusive retreat reserved for the most dedicated practitioners.
Inner Door Stack
- Private 1-on-1 Diagnostic Session with Tevia Feng: $595 value
- Post-Retreat Video Form Review by Tevia Feng: $500 value
- 1-Year Master Class Access: $240 value
- Qigong Academy Blueprint: $500 value
- Private dinner with Tevia Feng and the senior team
- The Gear Kit: Harmony Pants, Five-Force Qi Mat, WTQ tote bag, WTQ t-shirt
By application only. Private review required.
Alba Wellness Resort and Hot Springs, Hue, Vietnam
Home to mineral-rich hot springs, Japanese onsen baths, landscaped gardens, and fragrant eucalyptus plantations. Alba has its own organic farm to provide both Vietnamese and Western cuisine.
Accommodation and food are not included in the tuition fee.
Room sharing is available upon request to info@whitetigerqigong.com
2027 room rates for White Tiger Qigong students
Book your room directly with Alba and say you are with White Tiger Qigong, February 2027. Prices are per room per night in US dollars, including service charge and VAT.
| Room | 1 guest | 2 guests |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe room, Alba Wellness Resort, 25 m2 | $120 | $150 |
| Premium Deluxe room, Alba Wellness Resort, 35 m2 | $135 | $165 |
| One-bedroom Bungalow with private garden, Alba Wellness Resort | $180 | $216 |
| Superior room, Thanh Tan Hot Springs Hotel, with onsen and spa | $94 | $127 |
| Superior room, Thanh Tan Hot Springs Hotel, breakfast only | $51 | $74 |
Every room includes daily breakfast and hot spring bathing. Deluxe, Premium Deluxe and the onsen-and-spa Superior also include one 50-minute reflexology treatment and one 30-minute onsen bath per adult per night (Bungalow: one 50-minute spa treatment). Check-in 2:00 PM, check-out 12:00 noon. Your room is confirmed once Alba receives your deposit.
Venue daily fee: If you are joining the program but not staying at the resort, the resort charges VND 500,000 per person per day, about US$19. It covers resort entrance, tea, coffee and drinking water in the Shala, and access to the hot mineral spring and swimming pool during the designated hours. Meals are not included in this fee.
Email Alba to Book Your Room →What to Expect Each Day, Each Week, and at Certification
- 7:00 AM Morning Qigong: dynamic form practice and fascia release
- 8:00 AM Breakfast
- 9:30 AM Theory and Inner Alchemy/Breathwork
- 12:30 PM Lunch and free time: onsen, hot springs, nature
- 3:00 PM Theory and Inner Alchemy/Breathwork
- 4:00 PM Sunset practice and meditation
- 5:30 PM Dinner and free time: onsen, hot springs, nature
Schedule subject to minor adjustments based on cohort flow.
- Break Week: Feb 28 – March 7 (Travel & Rest)
- Level 3 (Spirit): March 8-27 Pre-recorded plus 3 Live Zoom classes
- Level 4 (Prescription): March 29-April 10 Pre-recorded plus 2 Live Zoom classes
- Level 5 (Teacher Training): April 12-24 Pre-recorded plus 2 Live Zoom classes
- Attendance: 100% attendance of In-Person Immersion.
- Theory: Completion of Online Quizzes (Levels 1-5).
- Practical: Submission of Final Form Video (Post-Retreat).
- Award: Certified 11 Pieces of Brocade Instructor, once you pass the Level 5 assessment (written test and video form review). All other graduates receive a Certificate of Completion.
Daily Retreat Rhythm
- 7:00 AM Morning Qigong: dynamic form practice and fascia release
- 8:00 AM Breakfast
- 9:30 AM Theory and Inner Alchemy/Breathwork
- 12:30 PM Lunch and free time: onsen, hot springs, nature
- 3:00 PM Theory and Inner Alchemy/Breathwork
- 4:00 PM Sunset practice and meditation
- 5:30 PM Dinner and free time: onsen, hot springs, nature
Schedule subject to minor adjustments based on cohort flow.
ONLINE INTEGRATION Dates
- Break Week: Feb 28 – March 7 (Travel & Rest)
- Level 3 (Spirit): March 8-27 Pre-recorded plus 3 Live Zoom classes
- Level 4 (Prescription): March 29-April 10 Pre-recorded plus 2 Live Zoom classes
- Level 5 (Teacher Training): April 12-24 Pre-recorded plus 2 Live Zoom classes
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Attendance: 100% attendance of In-Person Immersion.
- Theory: Completion of Online Quizzes (Levels 1-5).
- Practical: Submission of Final Form Video (Post-Retreat).
- Award: Certified 11 Pieces of Brocade Instructor, once you pass the Level 5 assessment (written test and video form review). All other graduates receive a Certificate of Completion.
Which Path is Right for You?
| What You Get |
Level 1
(Week 1 Only) |
Levels 1–2
(The Practitioner) |
Levels 1–5
(Instructor Track) |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-Person Training Days |
6 Days (Feb 15–20) |
12 Days (Feb 15 – Feb 27) |
12 Days + 8 weeks online |
| Eleven Pieces of Brocade Online Workshop | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Certificate of Completion | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Advanced Breath & Qi (Level 2) | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Hard Qigong (Ying Gong) Eligibility* | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Post-Event Live Mentorship (Online) | 8 Weeks Live | ||
| Instructor Certification (pass Level 5) | ✓ | ||
| Business of Qigong Blueprint | ✓ | ||
| Online Course Access (Lifetime) | Full Levels 3–5 | ||
| Global Instructor Directory Listing (once certified) | ✓ |
Note on Certification: All participants receive a Certificate of Completion for the hours attended. Only students on the Levels 1-5 Instructor Track can take the Level 5 assessment. Those who pass earn the official White Tiger Certification and are listed in our global instructor directory.
*Hard Qigong (Ying Gong) is open to students who have completed a White Tiger Qigong Level 2 training.
Earn Your Instructor Certification
Levels 1–4: Certificate of Completion
Deepen your mastery of Qigong, cultivating harmony of body, breath, and spirit through every level.
Level 5: Lineage-Sealed Certified Instructor
Pass the Level 5 assessment to become a Lineage-Sealed Certified 11 Pieces of Brocade Instructor. The in-person initiation in Vietnam is the only path to this credential. It includes a premier listing in our global instructor directory and eligibility to assist future retreats.
Guided by the World's Leading Qigong Experts
"In a world that never stops, our mission is to help people rediscover balance, uniting Taoist Qigong and modern science to awaken longevity, peak performance, and inner freedom." Tevia Feng, Founder of White Tiger Qigong
Natalia Kolesnikova
Matthew Jessner
Chris Kummer N.D.
Sarah Divine
Aisha Sieburth
Isaac Osborne, LMT
Tevia Feng: A Healing Qi Journey
"I was born with chronic illness and constant suffering. At the age of 7, I turned to martial arts, Qigong, and meditation to heal myself. That decision changed the course of my life.
Driven by a search for true healing, I traveled across China and the world, training with legendary Qigong masters. From them I learned rare breathing methods, powerful energy practices, and ancient healing systems. These teachings have become the foundation of White Tiger Qigong today.
The 11 Pieces of Brocade is one of those teachings. The version I will share with you in Vietnam is not the form you will find on YouTube. It is older, deeper, and more complete, preserved within an inner Daoist lineage that predates the modern standardization of Chinese internal arts. I have spent over 40 years refining how to teach it for modern bodies and modern minds.
Qigong has been with me through my darkest times and my greatest joys. It is not just a practice. It is my lifelong companion. And in February 2027, at the hot springs of Alba, I want to transmit it to you the way it was transmitted to me."
Tevia Feng
- Trained with top Chinese masters of Qigong for over 40 years
- Published 3 books in multiple languages on the art and science of Qigong
- Named a top-3 Qigong instructor in Indonesia
- Trained 70,000+ students internationally, including world-champion athletes, medical doctors, and terminally ill patients
Have Any Questions?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there scientific evidence supporting Ba Duan Jin?
Yes. Recent research, including the BLESS randomized controlled trial, shows measurable benefits for blood pressure, sleep, anxiety, balance, and recovery. We integrate this evidence into the full training path.
Why does White Tiger Qigong teach 11 Pieces of Brocade instead of 8?
The canonical form is the 8 Pieces of Brocade (Ba Duan Jin). White Tiger Qigong adds 3 further movements from our own teaching tradition: Parting Waves (Fen Lang), The Turtle Comes Out of its Shell (Gui Chu Ke), and Guiding the Sword (Yin Jian). "Eleven Pieces of Brocade" is our English name for the combined practice.
What is the Hard Qigong (Ying Gong) tier? Who is eligible?
Hard Qigong is an advanced iron-body method taught on-site during Level 2 week. It is open to students who have completed a White Tiger Qigong Level 2 training. We verify eligibility at enrollment.
I am over 60 / I have a chronic condition. Is this safe for me?
Ba Duan Jin is one of the gentlest and most adaptable Qigong systems and is used in clinical contexts. We provide modifications for all levels. Please consult your healthcare provider and disclose conditions at enrollment.
What is the difference between Path A and Path B?
Path A is personal mastery (Levels 1-2, non-teaching). Path B is full teacher certification (Levels 1-5), including assessments and directory listing.
I am a Five Animal / 8 Trigram / Dragon Meridian student. Does this overlap?
No. The 11 Pieces of Brocade is a distinct form family with its own choreography and prescription logic. It complements, not duplicates, other White Tiger systems.
What if I cannot make it to Vietnam?
The in-person Vietnam component is required for full certification. If plans change, transfer options to a later cohort may be available based on capacity.
How much time do I need for the online portion?
Plan around 5 to 7 hours per week during Levels 3-5, including lessons, daily practice, and live calls.
Is accommodation included?
No. Prices are for tuition only. You book your room with the resort. If you stay elsewhere, the resort charges a daily facility fee of VND 500,000 (about US$19) per person. See the 2027 room rates.
Is there a payment plan?
Yes. Choose "Payment Plan" on any option above: Level 1 is 3 monthly payments of $275, Levels 1-2 is 3 monthly payments of $615, and Levels 1-5 is 3 monthly payments of $899. The Lineage Circle is paid in full after acceptance.
Can I get a refund?
In-person trainings are not covered by our 14-day money-back guarantee. Please read our Refund Policy before you book.