The National Qigong Association (NQA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting and expanding the practice of Qigong for current and future generations. We offer engaging events, access to expert instructors, and a vibrant, supportive community. Whether you're new to Qigong or a long-time practitioner, you’ll find meaningful connection, personal growth, and resources to deepen your journey. We’re more than just an organization — we’re a family. Join us and find lasting connections, shared purpose, and inspiration through Qigong.
Learn about usJoin us for Qi Talks with special guest Cari Shurman as she shares her journey developing Tai Chi for Kids®. Discover how this fun, easy-to-learn practice helps children, and the child in all of us, build focus, calm, and resilience. With over 25 years of experience bringing Tai Chi into schools worldwide, Cari will explore how a few minutes a day can support learning, well-being, and emotional balance.
View DetailsJoin us for Syner-Qi with Cari Shurman and explore the playful practice of Tai Chi for Kids. Based on 25 years of experience and studies in China, Cari’s program uses imagery and simple movements to help children (and adults!) reduce anxiety, improve focus, and feel better in their bodies. Free for NQA members, this session offers practical, joyful tools to support well-being for every age.
View DetailsExplore the hidden pathways of Qi in Supercharge Your Qigong Practice with Richard Leirer. This advanced workshop reveals how the Collateral and Superficial Channels interact with the body's energetic matrix to enhance vitality, support longevity, and deepen your connection to internal flow.
View DetailsDiscover the power of movement, energy, and connection at the NQA 2025 Annual Conference, Harmony in Motion, Sept. 24–26. With 18 inspiring sessions led by beloved and new voices in Qigong, this transformative gathering offers fresh insights, deep practice, and meaningful community, all rooted in the dynamic flow of Yin and Yang.
View DetailsFrom resources that you can't find anywhere else to guidance to grow in your practice, membership helps you realize your potential.
Listen to internationally recognized Qigong teachers on Qi Talks, airing the second Thursday of each month from 8:30-9:30 PM EST. It's free and open to anyone interested in Qigong and the energetic arts.
Host: Vicki Dello Joio
Guest: Cari Shurman
There are many different ways to learn the practice of Qigong.
A monthly event where we will explore a Qigong practice together followed by a time of Q&A. Join us the Sunday after Qi Talks at 3 PM EST.
Tai Chi for Kids of All Ages
Host: Mary Beck
Guest: Cari Shurman
There are teachers throughout the United States ready to help you with your practice in-person or online.
Find a Teacher
Our 2022 Conference has passed, but if you register for the conference, you will be given access to our conference video library.
**All conference registrants will have access to a recording of the conference until Dec. 31. 2022.
CHUNYIN LIN
presents
"Going Into The Emptiness With Qigong"
DAISY LEE
presents
"What's In A Name? The Living Stories Within Qigong Movements"
KEN COHEN
presents
"Nurturing Life: From Ancient Shamanism to Modern Science"
DAMARIS JARBOUX
presents
"Practical & Simple Qigong Healing for Self and Family"
GARY GIAMBOI
presents
"The Qigong of Balance"
MADELINE MARCHELL
presents
"Breathing With The Trees: The Health Benefits of Walking Among Trees"
