Step 1 - Read about the Program

The Chi Walking Certified Instructor Program offers individuals the opportunity to license the Chi Walking trademarked technique. The e-training Instructor Certification is outlined below. This process is a three month program that includes the Chi Walking homestudy instructional materials, videos, and webinars.

Benefits of Being a Certified Chi Walking Instructor:

• Participate in the Chi Living Instructor Community
• Use of the trademarked Chi Walking logo to market your business
• Teach individuals and groups the Chi Walking technique
• Parnter commissions on Chi running and Chi Walking product sales
• Free listing on the Chi Walking website
• Opportunity to join the Chi Living pRO Workshop marketing program
• Participation in CHi Living blogs, social media, bulletin boards, and articles
• Give public talks, presentations, and lead group walks

Chi Walking Instructor Certification Requirements:

To be eligible to become a Certified Chi Walking Instructor, a Candidate should be experienced in the Chi Walking technique. Attendance at a Chi Walking workshop, or work with a Certified Chi Walking Instructor, before enrolling in the program is highly recommended, and mandatory for Certification.

To register for a Chi Walking Instructor Training, an Instructor Candidate must complete the online application form, sign and return the Nondisclosure and Noncompetition Agreement (NDA), and complete payment of $395 at the time of registration. This payment covers the Certification Course fees and costs of the Chi Walking Home Study Materials. Once these requirements have been completed, the Chi Walking Home Study Course will be shipped.*

Chi Walking Instructor Home Study Course Materials include:

• Chi Walking Book
• Chi Walking DVD
• Chi Walking Instructor DVD
• Chi Walking Audio CD
• Chi Walking Workbook
• Chi Walking Instructor Manual

*International Instructor Candidates will have an additional shipping fee.

Chi Walking Instructor Trainings are held on a quarterly schedule starting in January of each year. Registration can be completed online at any time.
 

We highly recommend having a good anatomy book, as there will be anatomy questions on the practical exam. We recommend:

• Strength Training Anatomy by Frederic Delavier
• The Anatomy of Movement by Blandine Calais-Germain
• Pelvic Power for Men and Women by Eric Franklin

Step 2 - Learn About the Requirements

Becoming a Chi Walking Instructor requires significant commitment. Everyone who becomes a Certified Chi Walking Instructor is Certified to teach Chi Walking only. (Certified Chi Running Instructors are authorized to teach Chi Running and Chi Walking as Chi Walking is an integral part of how to learn Chi Running.)

Chi Walking Certification Requirements:

Pre-CWIT:

• Submit Registration
• Sign & Submit Non-Compete Agreement
• Submit Payment
• Complete 12 hours of study and personal practice including 4 hours of reading & studying the Chi Walking Book & DVD
• Complete 4 Hours of practice-teaching

During CWIT:

• Sign Liability Waiver Form
• Pass the written Exams*
• Pass the practical Exams*
• Practice Teaching

After your CWIT:

You must fulfill all of the following requirements within one year after your CWIT.

• Complete Candidate Self-Evaluation Form
• Submit proof of CPR Certification
• Submit proof of Professional Liability Insurance
• Submit a DVD of yourself teaching the Chi Walking method to students to a Master/Certifying Instructor for review
• Receive approval evaluation by a Master/Certifying Instructor 
• Submit your info & photo to Chi Living office for website listing

*You will be expected to teach lessons and successfully complete a written exam on the materials presented in the Chi Walking Instructor's Manual. A combined score of 4 out of 5 must be earned before you can become certified.

If your quality of teaching, both in person and on the DVD, does not meet the requirements, the Master/Certifying Instructor’s Evaluation will guide you to exactly what areas need improvement. Candidates with a comprehensive score of less than 4 (on a scale of 5), after their initial DVD has been reviewed, must send a second DVD at a cost of $125 for the Master/Certifying Instructor to evaluate them again, payable by you to the Master/Certifying Instructor. If you do not get to level 4 within one year, you will need to attend an additional CWIT at 50% regular price as soon as possible.

Upon successful completion of the steps towards becoming a Certified Instructor, approval review is sent by a Master/Certifying Instructor to Chi Living Headquarters for final certification.  

Step 3 - Fill out the Course Registration Form

Step 4 - Sign the Agreement

All Instructor Candidates must fill out the Confidentiality and Non-Compete Agreement in order to register for a training and in order to receive training materials.

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Step 5 - Review Payment and Policy Info

Step 6 - Final Registration

We will review your registration form, and upon receipt of your Non-disclosure agreement, we will contact you about your registration status.

Please note: Registration and course prep are required three full months prior to ensure that you are fully prepared for your training.

If you have questions about this process, please contact us.