About GateWay Taiji, Qigong & Yoga
Gateway Taiji, Qigong and Yoga, located at 875 Islington Street in Portsmouth, NH, across from the Hannaford shopping plaza, is a center for practicing and exploring the ancient energy arts. Our large studio provides a spacious, sunlit, inviting environment for ongoing classes and special seminars. There is free parking on site.
The GateWay studio is located in one of the historic Button Factory mill buildings in Portsmouth's West End. In 2012, we extensively renovated the building to create a welcoming, non-judgmental and joyful atmosphere where people of all ages and fitness levels can explore, get fit and connect with other like-minded seekers.
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Founder Bill Buckley's Credentials
GateWay Founder Bill Buckley holds certifications in Taiji, Qigong and Yoga and has been teaching the martial and energy arts for over 30 years. Click to download Bill's CV.
Certifications
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Taiji Instructor - YMAA
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Qigong Master - YMAA
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Qin Na Instructor - YMAA
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Qigong Instructor - HTIA (Mantak Chia)
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Yoga Alliance E-RYT 500, Certified Education Provider YACEP
Taiji Certifications
Since 1989, Bill Buckley has studied, trained and taught with Dr.Yang Jwing-Ming, a recognized leader in the international Taiji community and a prolific author of martial arts and qigong texts and videotapes. YMAA International grew to 60 affiliated schools in 17 countries. Bill continues to train with Dr. Yang and is certified by Dr. Yang to teach all three of the related arts: Taiji, Chin Na and Qigong.
Qigong Certifications
In October 2017, at the YMAA Retreat Center in California, Bill Buckley received his Qigong Master Certification from Dr. Yang Jwing-Ming. This Certification recognizes his ten years’ experience teaching the Qigong after completing ten years of study and practice and passing rigorous testing.
In May, 2017, Bill received his Qigong Instructor certification from Mantak Chia, another world-reknowned Qigong teacher and scholar.
In 2024, Bill published a multimedia book and video about The 18 Luohan Qigong, the first definitive exploration of this beautiful Qigong form.
Yoga Certifications
In 2011, Bill completed the 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training at Kripalu. In 2014, he completed his 500 hour Yoga Teacher Training with Daniel Orlansky in Boston. His understanding of the mindfulness and physical benefits of yoga adds depth and variety to his teaching. It inspired him to develop YogaqiTM, a unique and energizing practice that blends yoga and qigong exercises.
International Competition
In the fall of 2008, Bill competed in the International Chinese Martial Arts Championship U.S.Circuit. He placed first in the Advanced Men 18 and over Yang Style Taiji Form. Click here for information about the competition
