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Become a Certified Instructor

Registration is open for Spring 2022 | Classes begin March 3 at 11:45am EST

Help individuals and organizations take charge of their health! Teaching ChiWalking gives you the tools to empower yourself and others through mindful, injury-free fitness. Join our team of 200+ Instructors today.

This virtual program means you can join from anywhere in the world by video conference on Zoom.

Learn from Master Instructors

Learn ChiWalking in an organized and comprehensive way from professional Master Instructors. Feel the support as you integrate the content into your own daily practice and learn to teach not only from the script, but from your own experience with the technique. Become part of the ChiFamily!

Transform Your Walking Practice

As you learn to teach, you also embody the technique and make changes that bring more ease and efficiency to your running. The better you feel in your body, the more passionate you will become as a teacher and as a walker. Grow your toolbox for injury prevention!

Gain Confidence as an Instructor

Build your confidence as an instructor through group discussion, regular teaching, and profound self-reflection. The high integrity of the course is designed to help you succeed and feel comfortable with the content so teaching becomes straightforward and something you enjoy. You get to help other runners!

Build a Business that Fits Your Lifestyle

You can help a few people a year or hundreds of people a year. It’s totally up to you. Once you meet the certification and licensing requirements, you have the freedom to create the business of your dreams and get support each step of the way . Join the ChiTeam!

gain intensive training

The ChiWalking Instructor Training provides the knowledge and support to teach ChiWalking to individuals and groups. 

Play Video about Ken Andrews Senior ChiRunning Instructor

Benefits of becoming a Certified Instructor

  • Get paid to teach individuals and groups the ChiWalking techniques
  • Lead group walks or start a ChiWalking
  • Get partner commissions from ChiRunning and ChiWalking product sales
  • Use the trademarked ChiWalking logos for marketing
  • Receive a free customizable listing on the ChiLiving website
  • Get the opportunity to market your workshops on the ChiLiving website (additional fee of $200/year to list unlimited workshops)
  • Participate in ChiLiving blogs and social media channels
  • Become a member of our worldwide Certified Instructor community and our private Certified Instructor Facebook page
  • Access customizable marketing materials
  • Join ChiRunning and ChiWalking Certified Instructors at our bi-annual Instructor Weekend, usually hosted in North Carolina and benefit from inspiration, learning, and collaborations with Certified Instructors from around the world
  • Deepen your own ChiWalking practice and receive the tools to stay healthy, balanced, and moving for the rest of your life

You'll Receive the Following After Certification

  • PDF of the ChiWalking Instructor Manual
  • The ChiWalking book (Simon & Schuster 2006) [If you are a candidate outside of the US, you will receive a digital version]
  • PDF of the ChiWalking Workbook
  • Digital access to the ChiWalking and ChiWalk-Run DVD
  • Digital ChiWalking audio program
  • PDF of the ChiWalking Practice Teaching log

Enrollment & Renewal Information

To become a Certified ChiWalking Instructor you being as a ChiWalking Instructor Candidate. You must pass our complete certification process to become a Certified ChiWalking Instructor.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations are allowed up to 30 days prior to the final registration date for a full refund minus the $125 cancellation fee. Refunds are not offered if you cancel within 30 days of the start of the online course but your investment can be used toward a future Instructor Training.

  • Submit payment
  • Complete the Candidate Application
  • Sign the Non-Disclosure Agreement
  • Submit a video prior to the start date of your instructor session
    •  Instructions for your video will be sent once you've completed your registration
    • Your video, and those of your classmates, will be used as teaching tools during your training session
  • Attend 4 of the 5 online classes
  • Complete the 2 Online Quizzes and a final exam
  • Complete 12 hours of pro-bono ChiWalking practice teaching (may be completed up to 3 months after the completion of the Online Course)
  • Submit proof of Professional Liability Insurance
  • Submit proof of basic CPR certification within the last year
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  • To maintain Certification, all Instructors must keep current Professional Liability Insurance
  • Submit an annual fee of $90 by January 31st; this fee covers the licensing fee to use the ChiWalking brand and intellectual property
  • Re-sign the NDA
  • Learn any updates to the ChiWalking Instructor Manual and Policies
  • Keep your email updated with ChiLiving so you receive all our communications regarding the yearly annual fee, manual updates, and general Certified Instructor communications

Enroll Today

Spring 2022 Session Starts March 3
  • Classes are held every Thursday at 11:45am EST
  • Each class is 90 minutes
  • Early Registration: $625 (Regular Price: $750)
  • Payment Plans Available! 2 Payments of $315
Enroll in the Spring 2022 Class
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See What Others are Saying
It is incredibly rewarding to share the knowledge, knowing that it can change lives! I love the fact that ChiRunning is international! Because traveling is dear to my heart, ChiRunning has opened up many travel opportunities as an instructor.
Angela J
I was motivated to become a ChiRunning instructor in order to dig deeper for both myself and my clients. I wanted to help them train smarter and recover faster. Today, posture, proprioception, and efficient movement are the cornerstones of my fitness and wellness teachings from kids to seniors.
Jeff C
ChiRunning has done so much to help my running be so relaxed, enjoyable, and injury free that I love to share what I have learned with other runners so they can find joy within their running practice. I have been teaching ChiRunning and ChiWalking to runners of all levels since 2015 and continue to grow my own practice as I help others.
Amelia V
I think of ChiRunning as a gift I received – a gift that has made my life better and more robust. I wanted to share this gift with others. Also, my entire professional career has been in public education – with a good part of that as a teacher and school leader. So, teaching ChiRunning was a great way to combine my passions – for ChiRunning and education…The people I work with are always so appreciative – they realize that they can do things with their bodies they didn’t know they could do. Giving people this gift is extremely rewarding.
Marc W
In order to figure [out why I was having so many issues running], I went to a ChiRunning clinic with Danny in Boston and before the end of the day, I was “cured.” I knew why my body was responding the way it was and experienced immediate relief and was able to get back to running! By the end of the day I was so happy and asked how I could teach it to other people because it was just BRILLIANT!!!
Sarah R
I would like to say "thank you" to all of our Instructors for the engagement, professionalism and "Chi" spirit that you showed through the ChiRunning/ChiWalking Instructor Training Program. The final exam was a run against the clock, but you gave us all of the tools to get through it. I have learned so much during these months, now it's up to me to get the most out of it and become a good instructor.
Claudio
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