Organizer Profile
National Qigong Association (NQA)

National Qigong Association (NQA)

Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States of America

About the NQA:
The National Qigong Association (NQA) is the premier membership organization for qigong. We are an umbrella for all groups, schools, enthusiasts. Western or Eastern. Ancient or Modern.

• We are the primary group for networking and coordinating students, teachers, supporters, and professionals.

• We support scientific endeavors as the benefits of Qigong and Tai Chi are researched, documented, published.

• We are innovative with our use of the web, podcasts and our sharing of all types of qigong information.

• The NQA does not support any one person or Qigong/Tai Chi style. We are a democratic not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

• We are not just a list of people or a set of classes; we are a COMMUNITY.

Mission Statement:
The National Qigong Association (NQA) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to helping everyone live a full, productive and enjoyable life for as long as possible. The NQA is always expanding its role as the leading resource for all things related to Qigong. It is continually offering more national, regional and local conferences and events; as well as, expanding its educational offerings for both Qigong professionals and general practitioners on its website and in all media. We support and encourage dialogue with all individuals and organizations which share the same goals enabling physical, mental and spiritual health and wellness for all. Our mission and commitment to the world is to:

What We Do:
Our Qigong community works together to create opportunities for people to learn more about Qigong. We develop and distribute introductory materials to the public; our faculty of instructors offer general as well as advanced workshops for students to improve their practice and understanding.

We provide easy access to a large number of quality education materials here on our website. We organize an annual National Qigong Conference each year to provide a venue for education and fellowship.

We also sponsor regional events organized by local members. The two major annual events promoted by the Regional Committee are World Tai Chi Qigong Day (WTCQD), annually on the last Saturday in April, and NQA Day, annually the first weekend of October.

CONFERENCES AND COURSES