Begin your TaiΒ Chi practice.Build it properly.
A structured online Tai Chi course taught from a living Taoist lineage. Learn the posture, alignment and movement principles that every complete Tai Chi practice depends upon.
Foundational Method I & II
A two-part online course teaching the structural principles, alignment and movement coordination that every Tai Chi practice depends upon β taught progressively, from a living Taoist lineage.
- 2 Complete Course Parts
- 6 Structured Video Lessons
- 6 Months Access, All Devices
- Guided Practice Sessions
Most beginners learn movements.
We teach the method.
Many Tai Chi courses begin by teaching long sequences to memorise. Foundational Method develops the posture, alignment, movement coordination and structural understanding that make every movement meaningful.
Start Your Practice- Memorise forms
- Copy movements
- Focus on external appearance
- Quantity over quality
- Learn choreography
- Learn what comes next
- Learn the method
- Understand movement
- Develop from the inside out
- Quality before quantity
- Progressive skill development
- Understand why every movement works
See Our Teaching Before You Enroll
Experience a short introduction to the Foundational Method and see how we teach before making your decision.
Enroll & Start LearningFree excerpt from Part I. No sign-up required to watch.
Eight skills that change how you move.
Upright Alignment
Develop relaxed, upright posture that supports every movement.
Balance
Learn to shift your weight with stability and confidence.
Movement Coordination
Understand how the whole body moves as one connected system.
Breathing Coordination
Gradually coordinate natural breathing with movement.
The Centre
Develop awareness of the body's primary reference point.
Organic Coordination
Move with increasing ease rather than muscular effort.
Whole-body Integration
Train the body as an integrated whole.
Practice Methodology
Build a repeatable practice you can continue long after completing the course.
“I have been practicing for 3 months and my stress levels have dropped dramatically. The structure is unlike anything I have found online β this is real teaching.”
A Progressive Learning System
- Parallel Stance
- Primary & Secondary Reference Points
- Foundational Movement Coordinations
- Breathing Coordination
- Guided Practice
- 45Β° Foundational Stance
- Integrated Coordinations
- Moving Meditation
- Independent Practice
“The river flows because it is fed upstream. Each generation is responsible for passing it on intact. We did not make the river β it is our privilege to share.”
Master Hongtao has over 30 years of Tai Chi practice and decades of global teaching experience. He led a ten-year traditional residential retreat and applies Tai Chi for self-regulation and self-transformation, training teachers and guiding leaders worldwide.
What students say
when they finish.
“I have been practicing for 3 months and my stress levels have dropped dramatically. The structure is unlike anything I have found online β this is real teaching.”
“The course explains the internal intention behind each movement. After 6 weeks I sleep better, my posture has improved, and I feel genuinely calmer.”
“The clarity of instruction is incredible. This is the first practice that made my nervous system feel truly settled.”
Begin Foundational Method I & II
One investment. Lasting practice.
- Foundational Method Part I
- Foundational Method Part II
- Guided Practice Sessions
- Guided Moving Meditation
- Structured Learning Path
- Six Months Access
- Desktop, Tablet & Mobile Access
Answered before you ask.
No. This course was designed specifically for beginners and those wanting to rebuild their foundations. Module 1 assumes no prior knowledge.
Yes. Practice within your own comfortable range. Mobility develops progressively over time.
You'll receive six months of access from the date of purchase.
Short, regular practice is more effective than occasional long sessions. We recommend 15β20 minutes most days.
No. This course teaches the underlying methodology that supports every Tai Chi form rather than simply teaching choreography.
Foundational Method prepares you for the Core Curriculum and the rest of our complete Tai Chi Learning Program.
Yes. The course works on desktop, tablet and mobile devices.
Every lasting Tai Chi practice begins
with a strong foundation.
Foundational Method I & II introduces the structural principles, movement methodology and practice habits that support every stage of your Tai Chi development. Whether you're completely new to Tai Chi or returning to strengthen your fundamentals, this course provides a clear and progressive starting point.
Begin Foundational Method I & II