Welcome to the beginners Tai Chi

Foundation course

Hi my name is Mikey Wright chief instructor and founder of Movements and welcome to the Beginners Tai Chi foundation course.


 Tai Chi is a form of exercise and moving meditation that has been practiced for centuries as a therapeutic, healing routine.  Its mindful movements are the perfect antidote to the stresses and anxieties of our busy modern lives.


This course has been specifically designed for complete beginners and those with little or no experience in Tai Chi and with its slow moving low impact exercises its also suitable for all ages and levels of ability.


 So whether your just starting out in your Tai Chi practice or your simply looking for a low impact invigorating and enjoyable form of exercise this course will be a fantastic starting point  for you.


Tai Chi has been proven to offer many benefits to both physical and mental health and well being including:


  • Less Stress and Anxiety
  • Good core strength
  • Improved posture and balance 
  • Improved Confidence and self esteem 
  • Increased sense of calm 


On the course  you will learn:


  • Neiqong: 5 Standing meditation postures 
  • Qiqong: 12  head to toe stretching exercises 
  • Tai Chi form: The 1st section of the Yang Cheng Fu 108 form 


I hope you enjoy the course and if you have any questions or queries you can e mail me at [email protected]


 

How It Works

  • Access On Any Device

    Get 24/7 lifetime access to all of the instructional videos and content on any laptop, pc, phone or tablet.

  • Learn from the comfort of your own home

    The beginners Tai Chi course has been specifically designed so that you can learn at your own pace from the comfort of your own home.

  • Detailed video lessons

    The course has been broken down in to sections providing step by step instructional videos making learning easy and enjoyable.

What People Say About Us

Mikey is brilliant !

Charlotte Sankey

I started Tai Chi when I was struggling with GCSEs as a way of relaxing. I also completed Tai Chi as a skill for my Duke of Edinburgh’s award and still enjoy practicing it. Mikey is brilliant ! Always has a smiley face and welcomes everyone. A very calming yet enjoyable experience.

Do it you won’t regret it

Vivienne

I have found over the last couple of years that Tai Chi has so many benefits - my posture has improved which helps my back, I also use it to calm me before a big meeting or presentation or when the world just winds me up! I personally also love to learn the principles behind it and you really learn some fab moves!!! But the unique element here is Mikey himself. He loves what he does and that is infectious. Do it you won’t regret it

RECOMMEND!!

Jeremy

I joined Mikey on a series of online beginners lessons and I have to say they were superb!! We were taken through the basic standing poses, the stretching sequences and then to the first parts of the ‘form’ itself. Mikey was excellent in coaching us along, introducing concepts and moves gradually and helped us to practice at our own pace. At the end of the series I’d started to appreciate the depth and value of this ancient martial art and it was a great experience too! RECOMMEND!!

I would highly recommend Mikey to anyone who is looking to learn Tai Chi

Sunny

I had weekly virtual Tai Chi sessions with Mikey which were a great relief during the COVID lockdown. I was unsure how it would work virtually but it was great - Mikey comes across as very personable and passionate and has an engaging teaching style which helps to understand and also remember the postures, stretching and Tai Chi form movements. The sessions helped mentally as they made me feel much calmer and also physically as I could feel it improved my flexibility and posture. I would highly recommend Mikey to anyone who is looking to learn Tai Chi.

Whats Inside The Course

  • 1

    Welcome

    • Welcome to the course

  • 2

    Neiqong - Standing meditation postures

    • 5 Standing meditation postures notes

    • Neutral posture

    • Lower and upper Yin

    • Lower and upper Yang

    • Training methods

  • 3

    12 core Qigong stretching exercises

    • 12 core qiqong stretching exercises notes

    • Introduction and Head Stretches

    • Shoulders

    • Chest and Core

    • Core and Waist

    • Waist: Silk Reeling and Hip Rotations

    • Leg Stretch and Knee Circles

    • Knees and Ankles: Lift and Rotate
  • 4

    Tai Chi form

    • Tai Chi form notes

    • Lesson 1

    • Lesson 2

    • Lesson 3

    • Lesson 4

    • Lesson 5

    • Lesson 6

    • Section 1 : Full section

Instructor

Founder - Chief Instructor

Mikey Wright

Movements founder Mikey Wright is a leading martial arts and well being instructor with over 20 years experience.

Mikey has also studied rigorous meditation practices for a number of years under the personal guidance of leading authorities in meditation and mindfulness.

Mikey specialises in creating a holistic approach to teaching, emphasising physical and emotional development, well being and the creation of positive relationships in all of his programmes.

Qualifications
Tai Chi coach - Sifu Steve Rowe 9th Dan
B-Tec level 3 - Self defence Instruction
BCCMA Level 2 Coaching certificate -
British Council of Chinese martial arts.
Level 3 Instructor - The Approach self protection method by Eddie Quinn
Black Belt - Kickboxing

How The Course Will Help You

  • Reduce Stress and Anxiety

  • Improve Core Strength

  • Improve Balance and Posture

  • Introduce mindfulness practice