Stephen Joffe practising qigong in a Boulder field

Activate The Hero Within

Awaken your Spirit for Life, learn the ancient meditations of Qigong for the Modern Warrior — enter your Inner Path.

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Learning Approach

What Is Qigong?

Qigong is awareness of the energy system.

Meditation as visualization of the sacred energetic geometry to your being, will bring you to an awareness of the innate intelligence to your system and give you access to vitality in life. There is only one energy system for the human being — the meditations we offer, explained in clear modern terminology — are the most functional.

The training field beneath the Boulder foothills

Our School

The Inner Path Qigong School

Established in Boulder Colorado USA, 1997, the School brings our Worldwide teaching experience, refined meditation and martial art movement programs to you — we deliver an enhanced learning process and provide deep inspiration — for your grounding in reality, empowering each person to accomplish their task on Earth.

The language we use in our School is most in-keeping with the understanding of the ancients, it is also in perfect alignment with the very best of scientific understanding.

Stephen Joffe

The Teacher

Stephen Joffe

Stephen Joffe is a teacher of meditation and martial arts with 55 years of experience. He has trained people across the globe: special forces, law enforcement, Olympic gymnasts, professional athletes, wise elders and a World’s Strongest Man.

Educated as a scientist and instructed by masters in many countries, Stephen explains the ancient arts with a clear physiological understanding and an emphasis on practical use. His School Inner Path Qigong was established in Boulder Colorado in 1997.

What’s On

Upcoming Events

Workshops, seminars and ongoing classes. Open to total beginners and long-time practitioners alike.

Weekend workshops, weekly training programs in Boulder and online, and advanced study by application. No experience required to begin.

2–3Oct
In Person

Wing Chun Kung Fu Workshop

Friday 2 & Saturday 3 October 2026Paonia, Colorado$100
  • Fri 4:00 – 6:00 pmThe forms — meditative practice as the foundation of strength and health.
  • Sat 9:00 am – noonBoxing skill, and the practical use of “Talking Hands”.

A weekend of training in the movements of this sophisticated style of Kung Fu, making way for personal refinement through an intelligent practice.

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TueWeekly
In Person

Qigong Teacher Training Program

Tuesdays 5:00 – 6:30 pm, from 3 November 2026Boulder, Colorado$650

Restorative practices and meditations from the tradition of Dao, running through Springtime 2027 and built on the eight extraordinary meridians — with a major emphasis on the release of tension. Limited to 12 participants. Teacher certification available to qualified participants, by application.

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WedWeekly
Online

Qigong Training Program

Wednesdays 10:00 am MT, through Springtime 2027Online$420

One hour lessons mirroring the in-person training. Each practice is clearly explained and guided, so you can build a comprehensive personal regimen wherever you are.

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3rdSeason
By application

The Thread

Third season — advanced practitionersBy application$1,500

Three main topics: the coherent body of practices that allow for the formation of the Golden Elixir; readings in the Daoist Canon to enhance the language of practice; and Oriental Medical Theory with the exercise of a Healing Protocol. Qualified participants only.

Spring2027
By application

Springtime Retreat

One weekBy application

A week on the beach: intensive learning, action packed practice, excellent food, relaxation and fun. Qualified participants only.

AllYear
By application

Private Martial Arts Training

OngoingBoulder, Colorado

One-to-one training with our team of professional instructors, across the authentic internal (energetic) and external (physical) perspectives — strengthening skills to be used in healing and for your personal attainment of peace. We train the complete system: Wing Chun Kung Fu, Pekiti Tirsia Kali, Yong Ti Chuan (Qigong Movement) and Bai Mai Jing Luo Mo Chi Kung Dao (Advanced Qigong Meditation).

Your place is confirmed once payment is received. Programs marked Apply are open to qualified participants — send an application and we will be in touch. Questions? Email info@innerpathqigong.com.

A group class practising outdoors under the trees

In Person Access

Out into nature

Training at IPQ emphasizes the importance of getting off your devices and out into nature sans accoutrement. You can learn nothing alone, it is of vital importance at this juncture in the evolution of humanity that we get out and enjoy in-person participation with other intelligent beings.

In an environment rich with life, we teach you — how to navigate both urban and wilderness environments, using the skills of meditation and martial arts.

Clearance

Completion of Basic Training makes way for your access to our in-person and advanced retreat based trainings.

Retreat & in-person programs

Advanced Qigong MeditationBai Mai Jing Luo Mo Chi Kung Dao

Everything you need to know — from basics through to advanced inner alchemical practices, and the sophisticated energetic healing protocols.

Qigong MovementYong Ti Chuan

Our outdoors in-person training program begins every Springtime, and runs through to Indian Summer.

Martial ArtsWing Chun Kung Fu · Pekiti Tirsia Kali

Complete system, taught alongside the meditation practice.

A practitioner meditating at sunrise above the mountains

Learning Approach

Why Meditate?

People have been meditating for millennia, the practice of meditation allows us to meet the challenges of life with an energized and focused intelligence.

Practice of Qigong provides an immediate action tool, initiating movement away from stress — providing a powerful avenue for the creation of a healthy meditative lifestyle.

Where you choose to place your awareness in life determines what you receive.

Placing your energy system under your conscious control, will allow you to account for your energy signature. This is the way to align yourself with celestial power, and enjoy real human ability.

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