
A clear and supportive pathway through the Bright Beings Academy.
Whether you are completely new to Qi Gong or looking to deepen your practice over time, this page will help you understand the different stages of the Academy and where each pathway can lead.
You can begin with simple breathing and beginner practices, build confidence through structured training and live classes, deepen your understanding through specialist and advanced study.
This pathway can eventually progress into instructor development and long-term energetic cultivation.
Each stage is designed to support steady, grounded growth without overwhelm or pressure.
Scroll down to explore the full pathway and discover where your next step may begin.
The Academy is designed as a connected journey rather than a collection of separate courses.
Each stage builds gently upon the one before it, helping you develop confidence, consistency, embodiment and deeper understanding over time.
You do not need to rush ahead or have previous experience to begin.
Some students simply want gentle weekly practice and better wellbeing. Others eventually feel called towards deeper energetic development, spiritual growth or instructor training.
Both paths are welcome here.
Choboja is the free beginner membership and the starting point of the Academy journey.
This stage is designed to help you explore Qi Gong gently and safely through simple daily practices, breathing exercises and introductory guidance.
Inside Choboja, you can access:
Free Introduction To Qi Gong
beginner practices
breathing exercises
guided videos
simple daily routines
foundational principles
supportive community resources
This stage helps you build familiarity and confidence without pressure or overwhelm.
Tteuda is the live practice membership where students begin building consistency, confidence and deeper embodied experience.
This stage moves beyond simply learning movements and focuses on developing regular practice through live guidance and community support.
Inside Tteuda, students gain access to:
live online Qi Gong classes
weekly guided practice
structured progression
deeper energetic awareness
ongoing support
continued practice development
The 7-Day Qi Gong For Beginners course also supports this stage for students wanting stronger foundations and daily structure.
Jonjae is the deeper transformation and mentorship pathway within the Academy.
This stage is designed for students who feel called towards greater embodiment, energetic development, emotional healing and personal growth through deeper support and guidance.
Inside Jonjae, students explore:
deeper energetic cultivation
personal mentorship
embodiment practices
nervous system support
spiritual development
accountability and guidance
advanced personal growth
Specialist courses and advanced study pathways also begin opening at this stage.
For students who feel called to guide others, the Instructor Training pathway provides structured professional development and teacher preparation.
This stage is designed to help practitioners deepen both their personal understanding and their ability to support others safely and confidently.
Inside the Instructor Training pathway, students explore:
teaching foundations
class structure and delivery
energetic awareness
student support principles
practice development
mentoring and guidance
professional growth as a Qi Gong instructor
This pathway is suitable for committed practitioners who want to share Qi Gong within communities, groups, wellbeing settings or professional practice.
The Mastery Pathway is designed for long-term practitioners who wish to continue deepening their cultivation, embodiment and energetic understanding over time.
This stage is not focused on performance or status.
It is about living the principles of Qi Gong more fully through consistent practice, inner development and deeper integration.
Inside the Mastery Pathway, practitioners explore:
advanced energetic cultivation
meridian understanding
deeper embodiment
philosophical development
long-term consistency
spiritual refinement
advanced practice integration
This is a lifelong pathway of continued growth, awareness and presence.
If you are completely new to Qi Gong, begin with the Choboja Membership and Free Introduction pathway.
If you already have some experience and want live support and regular practice, Tteuda is often the best next step.
If you are seeking deeper transformation, mentorship and advanced personal growth, Jonjae may feel more aligned.
And for long-term practitioners who feel called towards teaching or advanced cultivation, the Instructor and Mastery pathways provide continued progression and guidance.
There is no pressure to rush ahead.
The Academy is designed to support steady, grounded development at every stage.
As the Academy continues to grow, additional specialist pathways and advanced training programmes will become available to support different needs, goals and stages of life.
These courses are being designed to help students apply Qi Gong in more focused and supportive ways while remaining grounded in the core principles of breath, embodiment, energy awareness and nervous system support.
Upcoming pathways include:
Qi Gong For Stress And Anxiety
Qi Gong For Sleep And Evening Calm
Qi Gong For Balance And Mobility
Chair-Based Qi Gong
Qi Gong For Highly Sensitive People
Nervous System Regulation Through Qi Gong
Meridian Training Pathways
These future courses will allow students to deepen their understanding while receiving more targeted guidance for specific wellbeing and personal development goals.
Some specialist pathways are currently in development. You can join the Academy ecosystem now and continue growing as new training becomes available.
Here is a simple guide to help you choose the most supportive starting point within the Academy.
I am completely new to Qi Gong
Start with the Choboja Membership and Free Introduction pathway.
This will help you build confidence gently through beginner practices, breathing exercises and simple daily routines.
Start With Choboja
I want regular live practice and structure
The Tteuda Membership is designed for students wanting consistency, accountability and deeper guided practice through live online classes.
Explore Tteuda Membership
I want deeper personal growth and mentorship
Jonjae is designed for students seeking deeper embodiment, energetic cultivation and ongoing guidance.
Explore Jonjae Membership
I feel called towards teaching Qi Gong
The Instructor Training pathway supports practitioners who wish to guide others professionally and deepen their understanding further.
Explore Instructor Training
I want advanced long-term cultivation
The Mastery Pathway supports continued energetic development, advanced study and long-term practice integration.
Explore The Mastery Pathway
Do I need previous experience to join the Academy?
No. Many students begin with no previous Qi Gong experience at all. The Choboja Membership and Free Introduction pathway are designed specifically for beginners.
What is the best place to start?
Most new students begin with the Choboja Membership before progressing into Tteuda live classes and deeper Academy pathways over time.
Can I progress at my own pace?
Yes. The Academy is designed to support gradual, sustainable growth without pressure to move through the pathways quickly.
Is the Academy suitable for highly sensitive people or those feeling overwhelmed?
Yes. The Academy is designed to provide calm, grounded and supportive practice experiences with a strong focus on embodiment, nervous system support and gentle progression.
Join a live Korean Qi Gong class or start with our free membership. Simple steps. Real change.