Stella Bili | Qigong Teacher & Founder of QigongStar
Stella Bili is a White Tiger Qigong Level 3 instructor, Qigong teacher and founder of QigongStar, based in Oxford, UK. Alongside her wellbeing work, Stella has a professional background in digital communications and the European space sector. She teaches Qigong for stress relief, mobility and wellbeing through private sessions, group classes, online programmes and events.
Qigong journey
Stella's wellbeing journey began through yoga training in India, where she deepened her understanding of movement, breathwork and mind-body practices. Her path continued with Yin Yoga training in Bali, where she was first introduced to White Tiger Qigong.
Inspired by the profound benefits of Qigong, she embarked on formal training with the White Tiger Qigong School and became a certified White Tiger Qigong Level 3 Instructor. Since then, she has expanded her teaching through group classes, private sessions, online programmes, workshops and wellness events.
As founder of QigongStar, she specialises in helping people use Qigong to support stress management, mobility, emotional wellbeing and digestive health. Her approach combines traditional practices with a practical understanding of the challenges of modern life.
White Tiger Qigong
Stella is a certified White Tiger Qigong Level 3 Instructor, trained in a system that integrates traditional Chinese medicine principles, Qigong, breathwork and movement practices.
Her teaching focuses on making Qigong accessible and relevant to contemporary lifestyles, helping students develop sustainable habits that improve physical, emotional and energetic wellbeing. Through QigongStar, she offers classes and programmes designed to help people move better, manage stress and reconnect with their health.
Digital Communications & ESA CareerAlongside her wellbeing work, Stella has built an established career in digital communications and web management within the European space sector.
Her professional experience includes leading and supporting digital communication projects, website development and stakeholder engagement within European Space Agency programmes and initiatives. Working within highly technical environments has given her a unique perspective on the challenges of digital-first working cultures and the importance of maintaining wellbeing in demanding professional settings.
This combination of technology and wellbeing has become a defining feature of her professional identity.
Glastonbury
Stella has shared Qigong practices with diverse audiences through festivals, workshops and wellbeing events, including teaching at Glastonbury Festival.
Festival teaching has enabled her to introduce Qigong to people from a wide range of backgrounds, demonstrating how simple movement and breathing practices can support relaxation, resilience and connection in both everyday life and high-energy environments.
Nuffield Health Gym
Stella has delivered wellbeing-focused movement and Qigong sessions in collaboration with health and wellness organisations, including Nuffield Health in Oxford.
Her work supports individuals seeking practical and sustainable approaches to movement, stress reduction and overall wellbeing, drawing on both traditional practices and modern health perspectives.
Africa Watoto
Alongside her professional and teaching work, Stella has been involved in charitable initiatives supporting children and communities in Kenya and is the founder of Africa Watoto, UK charity. This work reflects her wider commitment to wellbeing, community development and creating opportunities that positively impact people's lives beyond the classroom or workplace.
Qualifications
Teaching Philosophy
Stella believes wellbeing practices should be practical, accessible and relevant to modern life.
Through QigongStar, her aim is to help people slow down, move better and develop simple tools that support long-term physical, emotional and energetic wellbeing. Whether working with individuals, groups or organisations, she focuses on creating a welcoming environment where people can reconnect with themselves through movement, breath and mindful awareness.
Her teaching blends traditional wisdom with a contemporary understanding of the challenges faced by people navigating fast-paced, digital lifestyles.
Qigong journey
Stella's wellbeing journey began through yoga training in India, where she deepened her understanding of movement, breathwork and mind-body practices. Her path continued with Yin Yoga training in Bali, where she was first introduced to White Tiger Qigong.
Inspired by the profound benefits of Qigong, she embarked on formal training with the White Tiger Qigong School and became a certified White Tiger Qigong Level 3 Instructor. Since then, she has expanded her teaching through group classes, private sessions, online programmes, workshops and wellness events.
As founder of QigongStar, she specialises in helping people use Qigong to support stress management, mobility, emotional wellbeing and digestive health. Her approach combines traditional practices with a practical understanding of the challenges of modern life.
White Tiger Qigong
Stella is a certified White Tiger Qigong Level 3 Instructor, trained in a system that integrates traditional Chinese medicine principles, Qigong, breathwork and movement practices.
Her teaching focuses on making Qigong accessible and relevant to contemporary lifestyles, helping students develop sustainable habits that improve physical, emotional and energetic wellbeing. Through QigongStar, she offers classes and programmes designed to help people move better, manage stress and reconnect with their health.
Digital Communications & ESA CareerAlongside her wellbeing work, Stella has built an established career in digital communications and web management within the European space sector.
Her professional experience includes leading and supporting digital communication projects, website development and stakeholder engagement within European Space Agency programmes and initiatives. Working within highly technical environments has given her a unique perspective on the challenges of digital-first working cultures and the importance of maintaining wellbeing in demanding professional settings.
This combination of technology and wellbeing has become a defining feature of her professional identity.
Glastonbury
Stella has shared Qigong practices with diverse audiences through festivals, workshops and wellbeing events, including teaching at Glastonbury Festival.
Festival teaching has enabled her to introduce Qigong to people from a wide range of backgrounds, demonstrating how simple movement and breathing practices can support relaxation, resilience and connection in both everyday life and high-energy environments.
Nuffield Health Gym
Stella has delivered wellbeing-focused movement and Qigong sessions in collaboration with health and wellness organisations, including Nuffield Health in Oxford.
Her work supports individuals seeking practical and sustainable approaches to movement, stress reduction and overall wellbeing, drawing on both traditional practices and modern health perspectives.
Africa Watoto
Alongside her professional and teaching work, Stella has been involved in charitable initiatives supporting children and communities in Kenya and is the founder of Africa Watoto, UK charity. This work reflects her wider commitment to wellbeing, community development and creating opportunities that positively impact people's lives beyond the classroom or workplace.
Qualifications
- White Tiger Qigong Level 3 Instructor
- Yoga Teacher Training (India)
- Yin Yoga Teacher Training (Bali)
- Ongoing training in Qigong, movement, breathwork and wellbeing practices
- Professional background in Digital Communications and Web Management
Teaching Philosophy
Stella believes wellbeing practices should be practical, accessible and relevant to modern life.
Through QigongStar, her aim is to help people slow down, move better and develop simple tools that support long-term physical, emotional and energetic wellbeing. Whether working with individuals, groups or organisations, she focuses on creating a welcoming environment where people can reconnect with themselves through movement, breath and mindful awareness.
Her teaching blends traditional wisdom with a contemporary understanding of the challenges faced by people navigating fast-paced, digital lifestyles.
