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Welcome to the Tai Chi Playground...

the training site for 21st century tai chi with the teapotmonk


  1. New to learning Tai Chi online? Check out the "New Here" section below.
  2. Eager to start some basic training? Scroll down to the workshops - or the popular Tai Chi books backed up by online short courses.
  3. Or browse the full courses


Why a Playground?

Research shows, that if you don't enjoy it, you won't do it. So this site offers a relaxed, fluid and light approach to learning courses, drills, workshops (& a monthly live session).


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NEW HERE? START HERE...

  • 1: How to Learn Tai Chi Online

    Free: A 3 Day introduction to learning Tai Chi online with examples of learning opening move.

    Find out more

  • 2. The Essential Elements

    Free: Learn the 4 simple steps to every tai chi move in this simple and quick introduction using an opening posture.

    Take the course

  • 3: Watch and explore

    Watch: 4 Short Introductory videos on different aspects of learning tai chi

    Watch here

  • 4: Stitch the moves together

    A simple Tai Chi Form: 10 Steps broken down into arm, leg and whole body moves. (Book & Course from £11.95)

    The Mini Tai Chi Form

explore teapotmonk's 21st century tai chi

Memberships

Memberships

Big Courses

Big Courses

Short Courses

Short Courses

Live Sessions

Live Sessions

Try a £10 workshop and pick up a Tai Chi skilll...

  • What can we learn in 1 minute?

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  • Learn the Tai Chi Warm-Ups


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  • Tai Chi Walking - the truth (live recording)


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  • Extended Balance Workshop


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  • Why We Go Slow in Tai Chi (live recording)


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  • Energy Work in Tai Chi (live recording)


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  • Learn Tai Chi in Silence


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  • Attention & Awareness exercises


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Browse the ongoing stories...

  • Video: The Man Walking Slowly up a Mountain

    What can we learn about healing from the environment, and what skills can we carry with us?

    Watch the video

  • Video: The Man The Sea and the Breadboard


    Watch the video

  • The Lesser known Teachers: Krishnamurti


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  • The Lesser known Teachers: David Graeber


    Read the post

About the teapotmonk

Paul Read (aka the teapotmonk) is author of over a dozen books. He has been teaching Tai Chi since the late 1980's and creating online programs since 2015. His courses are defined by their creativity, and personalised content that draws on his history in martial arts, the health and fitness industry, and from working abroad for over 25 years.

FAQ-Help

Email: teapotmonk@21stcenturytaichi.com

Substack: https://substack.com/@teapotmonk

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