Feminine Alchemy
Teacher Training
A 9 month immersive certification programme to become an inspiring, embodied teacher & experience your own profound transformation on the path of the Tao
The Mission:
In the face of rising global instability - climate crisis, genocide, conflict and social upheaval - many of us feel the urgency to find solid ground.
This training is a return to inner stability, rooted in the ancient wisdom of the Tao and the intelligence of your body.
It’s for women & vulva owners who sense they have a role to play in this collective turning point - as guides, space-holders and embodied leaders. And who are ready to meet the chaos of the world with calm, clarity and deeply anchored presence.
This is about championing women's health & vitality - stepping into agency & embodied power and guiding others to do the same.
Most importantly this is about creating impact and improving lives.
At the end of these 9 months you’ll be:
- Certified to teach Qigong, Taoist meditations of the Inner Smile & 6 Healing Sounds, 5 Elements Theory, Breast Massage & energy practices for women (following assessment)
- Embodying a living lineage and feel deeply rooted in Taoist wisdom, philosophy and its shamanic aspects
- Guiding other women with confidence, presence and authenticity
- Have a multi-sensory, multi-dimensional understanding of Taoist energy cultivation - through art, poetry, ritual, calligraphy, breath, meditation and movement
- Be part of a vibrant, supportive sisterhood of fellow practitioners
- Have a toolkit of trauma-informed, cyclical and heart-centred tools for healing and transformation
“If you want to learn, read. If you want to master, teach”
~ Lao Tzu
Become certified to teach Qigong, Taoist meditations, 5 Elements Theory & Breast Massage with a feminine, cyclical approach to vitality in a lineage based, science-informed system
The Framework:
This innovative teacher training is a 9 month container of deep mentorship. It’ll honour the history and Tao traditions of ancient China, integrate insights from neuroscience and using dynamic teaching methods designed to support emerging teachers at any stage.
- 9 month hybrid programme (online + in person) from October 2025 - June 2026
- 8 Modules of multi-sensory learning with lifetime access
- 1 week transformational residential overlooking the sea & mountains in Mallorca
- Live monthly online half-day trainings
- Weekly Tao class (plus access to Library content with over 100 hours)
- Training & development with expert guest teachers
- Monthly peer support groups & practice sessions
- Private community space for ongoing support & accountability
The Path
This programme is woven from the spirit of the Tao, science, somatics & shamanism. It's brought to life through my own decades of embodied study, personal integration and devotion to the feminine path.
Over time, Taoism has branched into many lineages - some focused on martial arts, others on philosophy, healing or mysticism. In this training, I’m weaving these threads back together into a cohesive, living system - one that offers an integrated vision of health, emotional wholeness, and psychosomatic healing through the profound lens of Taoist cosmology.
This is the training I wish I had received.
Each module builds upon the last, guiding you through a spiral journey. You’ll explore the foundations of Taoist philosophy and the historical role of the feminine, shamanic traditions, mystical inner alchemy, and the sacred arts of longevity and feminine vitality - all in a form that empowers you to guide others with depth, integrity and presence.
This is not just a training. It’s an initiation.
Module 1: Rooting into the Tao
Laying the foundations & opening the portal.
We begin by grounding in the heart of the Tao - understanding the roots of this vast tradition, establishing our sacred container, and mapping the human psyche through the Five Elements. This is your orientation into a new way of seeing yourself, your body and the world.
In Module 1 you'll:
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Forge connection & community weaving
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Unearth Taoist history, culture & origins: its philosophy : its philosophy, magical arts & inner alchemy
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Understand Wu Chi: the stillness before movement, the void, the field of pure potential
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Map the human psyche & emotions through the 5 Elements & meridians
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Sow the seeds of success: mindset & motivation for meaningful progress
Module 2: Expanding your Cosmovision
The hidden realms of Taoist shamanism.
We begin to widen your inner lens - exploring Taoism’s shamanic roots and how its elemental wisdom applies to emotional healing. Through guided practices and journeys, you’ll discover how release becomes a gateway to power.
In Module 2 you'll :
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Discover Yin & Yang: the dance of polarities in Taoist philosophy
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Explore 5 Elements focus: Metal - lungs, grief, integrity & inspiration
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Shamanic healing journey to the Spirit Animal of the Lungs
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Learn & teach the Six Healing Sounds: releasing stagnant emotions & supporting emotional detox
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Embodied ritual: diaphragmatic breathwork + letting go ceremony
Module 3:
Meditation in Motion
Vitality, fluidity & cultivating your Qi.
This module brings energy cultivation to life through Qigong - the ancient art of moving meditation. Learn to harness the powers of Heaven & Earth and begin to experience Qigong as the best preventative healthcare.
In Module 3 you'll:
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Study the principles of Qigong: posture, breath, awareness & relaxation
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Explore 5 Elements focus: Water - kidneys, fear, deep wisdom
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Shamanic healing journey to the Spirit Animal of the Kidneys
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Learn & teach core Qigong sequence: to build Qi and restore energy
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Develop daily practices to support your nervous system + build resilience
Module 4: Cosmic Cycles & Embodied Time
Living in rhythm with the Tao.
We zoom out and align with the celestial - exploring astrology, time medicine, and the Taoist understanding of cycles. This module reconnects you to sacred timing and how to live and guide others in harmony with nature's rhythms.
In Module 4 you'll:
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Dive into Inner Alchemy Astrology with guest with guest teacher Gillian Reid
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Decode the Taoist Clock: time-based wisdom for scheduling, energy, and emotions in harmony with circadian rhythms & 5 elements
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Grasp the Principles of Energy Mastery: conserve, harmonise, transform, increase & heal with Qi
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Learn & teach the Inner Smile Meditation: a powerful practice for releasing stress & inflammation, cultivating deep self love
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Ritual journaling + seasonal alignment practice
Module 5: The Three Treasures
Your inner power source: Jing, Qi & Shen.
We explore the Three Treasures - the core energies that make up your life force - and deepen into the Wood Element. Learn to nourish hormonal health, transform anger into growth, and connect to your innate creative power.
In Module 5 you'll:
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Integrate Jing (essence), Qi (vitality), and Shen (spirit): your energetic trinity
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Explore 5 Elements focus: Wood - liver, anger, kindness & life purpose
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Shamanic journey to the Spirit Animal of the Liver
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Breast Massage practice: Taoist wisdom for hormonal balance & breast health
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Sustainable practice: tools for anchoring a daily routine
Module 6: Holding Your Centre
Grounding the work in safety, embodiment & integration.
Here we bring trauma-informed principles into Taoist embodiment. Explore Earth energy as a pathway to stability, nourishment, and self-trust - and learn how to guide others safely through transformation.
In Module 6 you'll:
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Discover Polyvagal Theory & trauma-informed care: as well as cultivating safety, consent & right use of power
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Explore 5 Elements focus: Earth - spleen, worry, nourishment, groundedness
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Shamanic healing journey to the Spirit Animal of the Spleen
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Learn & teach Tan Tien breathing for centreing and stability
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Earth rituals: food as medicine, grounding Qigong, digestion & embodiment
Module 7: The Path of the Mysterious Feminine
Living and teaching from the wisdom of the womb.
This sacred module explores the feminine body as a temple of Tao. You'll learn to honour cyclical living, create practices for each phase of womanhood, and embrace the Fire Element’s joy, intimacy, and connection.
In Module 7 you'll:
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Embrace the Tao & the Female Body: tailored energy practices for menstruation, pregnancy, peri/menopause
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Explore 5 Elements focus: Fire - heart, joy, intimacy, expression
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Shamanic healing journey to the Spirit Animal of the Heart
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Learn & teach Qi Self-Massage: using touch as medicine
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Embodiment techniques + womb listening
Module 8: The Teacher Emerges
Owning your voice, your power, your presence.
This final module helps you to graduate into real life teaching. From refining your teaching presence to overcoming visibility blocks, you’ll anchor your leadership and be an embodied Feminine Alchemy teacher.
In Module 8 you'll:
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Integrate & synthesise your learning in our accountability circle
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Visibility, voice & overcoming imposter syndrome with guest teacher Yasia
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Teaching practicum guidance & support
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Creating your unique offering from Taoist roots
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Closing ritual: stepping into sacred leadership
The Residency:
The highlight of the teacher training is a 1-week transformational residential retreat in a private villa overlooking the sea in Mallorca.
Here, we’ll deepen your craft - refining teaching principles, embodying the methods, and receiving direct feedback so that you feel confident and well-equipped to share these empowering Taoist practices with others.
But this is more than just practice and pedagogy. The residency is an opportunity to live the Tao in community - like in the old days, when learning happened through transmission, shared ritual, meals and story.
Something powerful happens when women gather with a shared intention. In this immersive setting, layers shed, clarity deepens, and your inner teacher begins to emerge. This is where the teachings land in your body - and the transformation becomes real.
Included in the Residential:
- Luxury shared accommodation
- Nourishing foods based on Five Elements cooking
- Early morning Qigong on the beach
- Advanced Teaching Workshops
- Hands on adjustments & feedback to perfect your teaching
- Daily sea swimming
- Afternoon practice sessions
- Evening activities - sunset mocktails on the rooftop, mystery hike
- Assessment for certification
The villa is in a stunning location - right on the sea front and beside a beautiful sandy beach and a heritage nature sanctuary in the north of the island, with mountain views.
Residential Dates: Saturday May 23rd - Friday May 29th 2026
BONUSES:
2 x Personal Mentoring Sessions
To make sure that you have a highly personalised journey, I’m offering you 2 x 30 min 1:1 Mentoring sessions with me in trimester 1 & trimester 2 of the programme. It's important to me that nobody is left behind. I’m here to support your unique learning style & help you to get the most out of this teacher training both professionally and personally.
**There's also an added option of having monthly 1 hour mentorship sessions with me for a more bespoke experience.
100 Day Alchemy Challenge
If you’ve taken courses before, but didn't have the confidence to teach after, it’s likely that your learning wasn't embodied. Our 100 Day Alchemy Challenge is designed to help you build a regular practice, with an emphasis on consistency over perfection. It’s an opportunity to go deeper and alchemise your own personal shadows. You’ll drop the insecurity of being an eternal student and come away feeling: I’m a fully integrated Feminine Alchemy teacher, I know this work in my bones.
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Feminine Alchemy
Teacher Training
“Máire is a powerful teacher. Her depth of knowledge and dedication to her practice shines through every moment in her teaching. She embodies an exquisite feminine gentleness and radiance as well as strength, rigour and clarity that creates a very safe space for this sacred work.”
Mari Kennedy, The Celtic Wheel
"Maíre is a true teacher for the 21st century - blending ancient wisdom with modern science and total acceptance of the challenges of contemporary life."
Lydia Campbell, The Soulful Business
"Every woman should have the pleasure of studying with Máire. She is a powerful practitioner, teacher, facilitator, healer, alchemist and lineage holder. I am so glad that we crossed paths."
Kathy Scott, Founder of The Trailblazery
Your Guide | Máire Ní G
Hi, I'm Máire - the founder of Feminine Sexual Alchemy. I help women & vulva owners have more vitality & sexual fire so that they feel empowered in their health & live an embodied, sensual life.
Following some prophetic dreams about the Tao, I decided to study this ancient path. I certified as a Senior Universal Healing Tao Instructor with Grandmaster Mantak Chia, with over 2000 hours of training. I'm an active member of the Qi Gong Institute & National Qigong Association.
I've a health science degree in Occupational Therapy and set up my own clinic in learning needs & sensory integration. I've completed postgraduate training in polyvagal theory (trauma), nervous system regulation and bereavement & loss.
My roots are in Celtic wisdom & magic, and I became a Celtic Shamanic Practitioner over 20 years ago.
I've studied in great depth experiential anatomy, embryology, developmental movement patterns & somatic attunement.
I've done professional training in the Wheel of Consent. And I'm currently doing a certification training in Passion & Presence.
At the heart of my teaching is innovative, multi-sensory learning, trauma informed care and to guide you to embody the essence of the teachings so that you have an extraordinary life.
If you like to chat more with me about the training, set up a 20 minute connection call & when can get to know each other better.
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