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Welcome to this Tai Chi resource for simple exercises, insightful articles, inspirational videos, books and extraordinary courses. My name is Paul Read (the teapotmonk). I hope to inspire you to take up Tai Chi and to keep you motivated on your Tai Chi Journey. To that end, I have created a 3 Step plan:

• 1: Read this simple Beginners Guide (or download the free PDF)
• 2: Try out the 3 exercises below in the Basics Section.
• 3: Then, choose one of the beautiful Tai Chi courses in the learning section to begin your journey today. ​

​Of course, you don't need to follow this plan. It's just a suggestion. Alternatively, check out the menu items and feel free to walk your own path.

Download the Free PDF

1: THE BEGINNERS GUIDE TO TAI CHI

Discover the top 10 questions all beginners ask about the different styles, different names, Qigong and energy practices, martial arts, meditation, weapons, Taoism and how best we learn Tai Chi.  Read the Beginners Guide to Tai Chi here or download the free PDF containing extra articles & the basic 3 exercises, listed below, to practice at home.  

2: TAI CHI EXERCISES YOU CAN TRY RIGHT NOW

Try out some exercises with this new series of Learn At Home articles from the teapotmonk that take us back to the fundamentals of the art.

• The Easiest Tai Chi Balance Exercise
• The Best Tai Chi Walking Exercise
• The Best Tai Chi Energy Breathing Exercise
• How to Improve your Posture (Coming soon - subscribe to get notified) 
• How to Accomplish More by Leaving Things Alone (subscribe to get notified)  

3: LEARN TAI CHI WITH ONE OF THESE POPULAR ONLINE COURSES

"....The sequences Paul teaches here... are simple enough for complete beginners but effective enough to be worthwhile for everyone. His explanations are clear and easy to follow, and best of all amusing and not pretentious! A really useful short course." MB:

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EASY TAI CHI COURSES FOR BEGINNERS

TAI CHI BREATHING EXERCISES FOR BEGINNERS

TAI CHI FOR HEALTH - BEGINNERS COURSE

BEGINNERS GUIDE TO TAI CHI FORM

• BREATH: A course divided into 2 parts. In part 1 an introduction to energy exercises, energy self-massage techniques and basic breathing instructions. In part 2, a series of 5 powerful, easy to remember, health-boosting Qigong exercises.  

VIEW ALL TAI CHI COURSES HERE

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• ​POSTURE AND MOVEMENT: A simple series of exercises that will help to apply the principles of Tai Chi to your home and work life. Looking at stress, diet, food, sleep, balance, structure and even a few Tai Chi moves for you to learn. 

VIEW ALL TAI CHI COURSES HERE

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• The classic introduction to the Tai Chi Form, focusing on the most important moves to create your own mini sequence. Beautifully shot, and accompanied by a complete instructional book as well as audio and video guides. 

VIEW ALL TAI CHI COURSES HERE

MORE TAI CHI ARTICLES AND VIDEOS

The Best Articles on Tai Chi are kept secret here, deep inside the Teapot Temple. Want them delivered to you? Get notified when new articles, videos and when Free ebooks are given out, such as this Beginners PDF for or these 3 great Infograms or this Brush Knee and Push PDF.
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