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Tai Chi Fundamentals
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Summary

Price
£19.99 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Duration
1.2 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
Assessment details
  • Final Exam (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

Tai Chi Fundamentals is designed for learners who want to develop a structured understanding of Tai Chi as a traditional mind–body practice that supports balance, relaxation, coordination, and overall wellbeing. This course explores Tai Chi from a physical, philosophical, and mindfulness-based perspective, making it suitable for beginners and those seeking gentle movement practices.

The course introduces the origins and philosophy of Tai Chi, body alignment, breathing techniques, and the mind–body connection that underpins effective practice. Learners are guided through warm-up routines, foundational movements, and basic Tai Chi forms in a gradual and accessible way.

Throughout the course, Tai Chi is presented as a non-competitive, low-impact practice that encourages awareness, controlled movement, and mental focus. Emphasis is placed on safe participation, personal wellbeing, and mindful movement rather than physical performance or martial proficiency.

As learners progress, the course also explores how Tai Chi principles can be applied in daily life to support posture, relaxation, and stress management. This course does not provide medical, therapeutic, or martial arts certification. Instead, it offers foundational knowledge and practical awareness suitable for personal practice or further study.

Certificates

Assessment details

Final Exam

Included in course price

Curriculum

8
sections
20
lectures
1h 11m
total

Description

This Tai Chi Fundamentals course consists of six structured lesson groups, followed by an assessment, each designed to build understanding of Tai Chi principles and practice.

Lesson 1 introduces Tai Chi, focusing on course overview, benefits of Tai Chi, its historical background, philosophical foundations, and an overview of different Tai Chi styles and variations.

Lesson 2 explores the mind–body connection, covering proper body alignment and posture, breathing techniques used in Tai Chi, and mindfulness and relaxation principles that support effective practice.

Lesson 3 focuses on Tai Chi warm-up exercises, including gentle warm-up routines, stretching and mobility exercises, and introductory Qi Gong movements to prepare the body safely for practice.

Lesson 4 introduces basic Tai Chi movements, covering stances, weight shifting, hand and arm movements, stepping, and coordination. Learners develop awareness of balance and controlled movement.

Lesson 5 focuses on Tai Chi form practice, introducing a basic Tai Chi form such as a Yang Style 8-Form. Learners explore the form step by step and learn how individual movements combine into a smooth, flowing sequence.

Lesson 6 explores Tai Chi applications and continuation, covering the application of Tai Chi principles in daily life, introductory partner exercises presented for awareness only, and guidance on continuing Tai Chi practice within the UK.

Assessment includes a final exam to evaluate understanding of Tai Chi principles, safety awareness, mindfulness concepts, and foundational movement knowledge.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the Tai Chi Fundamentals course, learners will receive a free digital certificate provided by Reed confirming course completion. After obtaining the Reed certificate, learners will also receive a provider-issued course completion certificate, subject to verification of the Reed certificate. Optional premium certificates and academic transcripts are available separately. This course supports personal development and wellbeing-focused learning.

Who is this course for?

This Tai Chi course is suitable for beginners, wellbeing enthusiasts, older adults, office workers, or anyone interested in gentle movement, mindfulness, and balance practices. It is ideal for learners seeking a low-impact activity for relaxation, posture awareness, and personal wellbeing.

Requirements

No prior experience or qualifications are required to enrol on this course. Learners should have a basic to good standard of English, access to the internet, and a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Learners should practise movements within their personal physical limits.

Career path

This course supports personal wellbeing development and may complement further study in fitness, mindfulness, wellness coaching, or complementary health education. It does not qualify learners to teach Tai Chi professionally without additional recognised training.

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Legal information

This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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