Dr. Michael Mayer's professional background with Qigong includes teaching many workshops in Tai Chi/Qigong at universities, hospitals, workshops, and conferences. For example, he keynoted the National Qigong Association Conference (2004) and was chosen to do a master level workshop at the Eleventh World Qigong Congress in San Francisco (2008). For many years he offered his Qigong workshops at world-renowned Esalen Institute; and his certification programs include Bodymind Healing Qigong for Qigong practitioners/teachers, and a Bodymind Health Practitioner's Certification Program for health professionals. He has written four books and many articles on the integration of Qigong with Western mind-body healing practices. Michael has been certified as a master Tai Chi instructor by the American Tai Chi & Qigiong Association.