Earthing Tai Chi Learning Guide
Finding the Right Learning Path
Welcome.
One of the most common questions I hear from prospective students is:
“Where should I begin?”
The answer depends less on experience and more on your schedule, goals, interests, and the amount of time you would like to dedicate to learning.
Earthing Tai Chi was designed to offer several ways to participate, allowing students to enter the practice at different stages of life and at different rhythms.
This guide will help you understand the available learning pathways and determine which one may be the best fit for you.
Foundation Training
Recommended For
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New students
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Students seeking a structured introduction
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Individuals interested in learning the complete foundational sequence
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Those who wish to establish correct practice habits from the beginning
The Foundation Training serves as the primary entry point into Course One.
Through approximately ten hours of instruction, students are introduced to the core principles, movements, and training methods of the Zhang Sanfeng 13 Postures system.
The goal is not mastery.
The goal is to establish a foundation that can continue developing over time.
Experience & Review Programs
Recommended For
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Students seeking a shorter introduction
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Returning students who would like a refresher
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Individuals with limited time availability
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Those who wish to experience the practice before committing to a longer program
These programs provide a meaningful opportunity to experience Tai Chi within a more condensed format.
Some students use them as a first introduction.
Others use them to reconnect with material they have previously studied.
The emphasis is on accessibility, experience, and practical understanding.
Guided Practice Sessions
Recommended For
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Students who have completed Course One
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Students who have learned the foundational sequence
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Returning students seeking consistency and continued practice
Guided Practice Sessions are designed primarily for practice rather than instruction.
These sessions focus on repetition, refinement, awareness, and habit-building.
New material is not systematically taught.
Instead, students practice together while receiving occasional reminders and adjustments.
For many students, these sessions become an important bridge between learning and long-term practice.
Traditional Study and Private Instruction
Some students discover that they wish to explore the art more deeply.
For those interested in a more traditional approach, I continue to offer ongoing study and private instruction.
Historically, Tai Chi was transmitted through long-term teacher-student relationships that often involved consistent weekly practice over many years.
While this path is not necessary for everyone, it remains an important part of preserving the depth and continuity of the tradition.
The modern pathways help students begin.
Traditional study helps students deepen.
Both are valuable.
Which Path Is Right for Me?
If you are completely new to Tai Chi, I generally recommend beginning with Foundation Training.
If your schedule is limited or you would like a shorter introduction, an Experience & Review Program may be a better fit.
If you have already learned the foundational sequence and wish to continue practicing, Guided Practice Sessions may be appropriate.
If you are unsure, I am always happy to help you determine which path best matches your interests and goals.
A Final Thought
Many people wait until life becomes less busy before beginning something meaningful.
In my experience, that moment rarely arrives.
Tai Chi is not about mastering a skill as quickly as possible.
It is about developing a relationship with practice.
Whether you begin with five hours, ten hours, a practice session, or a private lesson, the most important step is simply to begin.
I look forward to meeting you.
Founder and Teacher
Tao Tai Chi Studio
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