Foundation
What am I doing?
Build structure, Song, breathing, empty and full, weight transfer, stepping, turning, coordination and fundamental movements.
Milestone: understand the fundamental principles and practise them independently.
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Learn
Progressive Tai Chi instruction: structure, Song, breathing, empty and full, stepping, turning, whole-body movement, traditional movements, forms and applications where appropriate.
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Practise — Micro Tai Chi
The complete short-practice library. Every Micro practice links back to the main lesson where its Tai Chi principle is taught properly.
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Relax & Connect
Qigong, breathing, awareness, attention, internal practice and nature/environment sessions, with traditional concepts treated respectfully and honestly.
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Stay Capable
Tai Chi-informed practice connecting principles to standing, sitting and rising, turning, stepping, direction changes and everyday movement.
What do you get by staying a member?
- Structured progression rather than random videos
- Full Micro Tai Chi curriculum and new practices
- Deeper Tai Chi and Qigong teaching
- Cross-linked lessons: learn the principle, then practise it briefly
- Live online teaching and technique clinics
- Member programs, challenges and progression pathways
7 days free guided beginner introduction
Begin with a useful sample of Shang Tai Chi. No payment card required. Continue into paid membership if you choose.
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How does your practice grow over time?
Foundation, Connection, Integration and Expression describe how the focus of practice develops. Later stages build on the earlier ones while continually returning to the fundamentals.
Connection
How do the pieces work together?
Connect feet, legs, centre, upper body, hands, attention, intention, breath and movement. Micro practices begin combining principles rather than isolating only one.
Milestone: connect principles into coordinated movement.
Integration
Can I maintain the principles while moving?
Develop continuous movement, transitions, rhythm, forms, deeper Qigong and the ability to recognise Tai Chi principles in ordinary standing, walking and movement.
Milestone: keep the principles present as movement becomes continuous.
Expression
Can I apply rather than merely reproduce?
Explore forms, applications, Chen and Yang material where appropriate, push hands concepts and deeper internal practice with increasing independence and adaptability.
Milestone: apply Tai Chi principles with growing awareness and independence.
The return principle
Do you have to rush through levels? No.
An experienced practitioner can spend an entire session on standing, Song or weight transfer. The exercise may look simple, but what the student can perceive and integrate changes with experience.
Progress isn't leaving the fundamentals behind. It's discovering more within them.
Different ways to keep your practice moving forward
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Practice Pathways
Clear pathways through Foundation, Connection, Integration and Expression, alongside Micro Tai Chi, Qigong and Stay Capable practice.
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Milestones
Recognise achievements such as completing Foundation material, establishing a consistent practice habit, learning a form section or completing 100 Micro practices.
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Practice Journal
Track what you practised, what you noticed and which principles are becoming more natural. Reflection becomes part of progression.
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Seasonal Programs
Optional 21 or 28 day practice series, live clinics and themed pathways provide fresh focus and reasons to keep practising.
Free resources versus membership: public resources let you explore useful Shang Tai Chi ideas without joining. Membership provides the structured progression, complete learning pathway, Micro Tai Chi, Qigong, adaptive practice and continuing instruction.