Qigong Powered by Neigong
Cultivate Qi-power, Relaxation & Softness
Through Letting Go
Authentic Training Tailored to You
Self-paced courses are designed to take students through beginning to more advanced study of neigong, into highly refined qi techniques.
34 Yrs Transmission-based Study
TTCS Principal Paul Cavel has studied with Taoist Master Bruce Frantzis since 1992. He is one of three teacher certifiers in the Energy Arts System.
TTCS Instructors
Find an in-person course with certified medical qigong and Five Element neigong instructors, and study to become a qigong or tai chi teacher.
"You become what you practise"
— Taoist Sage Liu Hung Chieh
(pictured with his disciple, Taoist Lineage Holder Bruce Frantzis)
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“Paul Cavel is a gifted teacher who is able to embody the arts and break them down into easy-to-follow steps. I have seen him help others build extraordinary energetic foundations in their bodies”.
— Taoist Master Bruce Frantzis
Do You Feel Your Qi?
Most people DO NOT feel their qi.
Starting with Dragon & Tiger Medical Qigong:
Tunes you into feeling and refining your sensitivity to qi,
both inside and outside of your body, and
Cultivates more abundant, flowing energy — that which
Makes you healthy, alert and strong, and
Unlocks more profound health benefits from qigong, tai chi and bagua practice.
FEEL YOUR QI
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“My practice has improved enormously.
I have entered into the sensation of Qi and it is a huge difference from before, where I was doing the movements almost mechanistically”.
— Anne L, France
Learn Online
ONLINE COURSE
Dragon & Tiger Medical Qigong:
Feel Your Qi
Systematically build and refine your Dragon & Tiger Medical Qigong practice with step-by-step instructions and guided practices to feel, grow and develop your qi.
ONLINE COURSE
Taoist Neigong:
Core Water Method Techniques
Systematically build a deep internal practice with step-by-step instructions and essential component exercises to root out weaknesses, heal body imbalances, and strengthen your body, mind and qi.
ONLINE COURSE
Heaven & Earth Qigong
with Dragon & Tiger Energetics
Learn this 3,000-year-old, pure Taoist neigong system to open, balance, strengthen and heal your body, powered by Dragon & Tiger Energetics.
Sign up for any online course and receive:
- Access to your personal video library where you can stream and download lessons 24/7.
- Paul's Taoist Breathing & Meditation series to stream in your library —
23 guided practices on whole-body breathing and Outer Dissolving. - Access to Q&A Forum — post training questions under every video lesson. Paul answers 1x/week.
- Invitations to more advanced neigong courses.
Join Us In Person
QIGONG IN CALIFORNIA
WITH PRINCIPAL PAUL CAVEL
13-14 JUNE 2026
24-25 OCTOBER 2026
Choose your group:
Taoist Neigong
New students/beginners welcome;
Energy Gates Qigong
For existing practitioners
QIGONG IN LONDON
WITH PRINCIPAL PAUL CAVEL
2027 Courses TBA
Tracks for new students/beginners to more advanced internal artists
CALLED TO HELP OTHERS?
Paul Cavel has mentored TTCS and Energy Arts Instructors since 1995. Join our growing community of certified TTCS Qigong & Tai Chi Instructors!
Become an Instructor
“Paul, your teaching is clear and concise, even through video. As I integrate this learning I notice how it overlaps into my daily activities in a most unexpected and propitious way. Thank you for your impeccable work”.
— Angela M, China
“Paul's videos are the best teaching videos I have ever seen”.
— Derek F, Boston, Tai Chi Teacher
“I am enjoying the teaching very much as it is clear & detailed & well-paced. It has provided a much needed focus & inspiration, not to mention the benefits to mind & body”.
— Helen F, Harrow
“It makes such a difference being able to follow along with you practising at your speed, with your highly detailed instructions. Having the videos and being able to replay them many times means I now understand things I might never have picked up in a live class”.
— Ian T, Kidderminster
“So much information! There’s a lifetime of work right there in this one class…”
—Na’ama, Massachusetts
“Both my husband and I love the practice! We are indulging in learning it slowly so we can absorb lessons well before moving on. Excellent teaching”.
— Katherine, Canada
“I signed up to Heaven and Earth Qigong and am truly impressed with Paul’s detailed teaching! There is so much packed in those minutes”!
— Mariana, London
“I just wanted to say how much I appreciate Paul’s concise and detailed teaching, it’s excellent”.
— George O, Somerset
"The presentation is excellent”.
— Caroline M, Kent
“I have recently purchased your online Heaven and Earth program. LOVE IT”!!!!!!
— Nicole M, Australia
“Thank you for the online classes. I've been amazed in each session on how much depth is revealed in a way that is digestible.”
— Andrew M
“I really see the benefit of your teaching bringing out precious technical precisions, previously missing in the whole picture of my training — a real plus for me. Your Heaven & Earth online course has taught me a whole lot about alignments, the kwa and spine".
— Sonia B, France
Water Method Qigong
Internal (neigong) techniques are the ENGINE of qigong and tai chi — that which makes them powerful and efficient healing and personal development tools. Yet the 16 neigong system is rarely or only partially taught in most tai chi schools today.
At The Tai Chi Space, we offer genuine, deep neigong-based training from a 4,000-year-old Taoist lineage to heal, strengthen and grow the vitality of your body, mind and energy. Always following the way of water, effortlessly flowing downstream, we teach the time-tested principles and ancient wisdom of the Water Method.
There is no requirement to study beyond medical qigong. However, Five Element Neigong training is essential for intermediate-level and more advanced training.
Dragon & Tiger Qigong
Feel Your Qi
Systematically build and refine your 7-exercise Medical Qigong practice with step-by-step instructions and guided practices to feel, grow and develop your qi.
Recommended for all students from new to advanced. Cultivating and refining your sensitivity to qi is the basis of all qigong and neigong training.
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Taoist Neigong
Core Water Method Techniques
This 5-exercise set includes the core internal (neigong) exercises that create all more complex qigong, tai chi and bagua movements as practised in the Water Method.
Recommended for tai chi and bagua stylists to make your forms more efficient, power-building neigong practices.
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Energy Gates Qigong
Root & Let Go
In the Water Method, the 5-Element neigong training progression naturally starts with the Water Element. Here you will establish the downwards flow of energy, from above to below you, which serves as your ground wire, keeping training safe and productive.
Energy Gates Qigong refines and upgrades core Taoist Neigong training.
Heaven & Earth Qigong
Heal Your Body & Awaken Your Qi
Heaven & Earth Qigong is often referred to as "healing qigong" because of its focus on the joints — the neck, shoulders and spine. This Wood Element Neigong targets the liver, a primary vital organ, establishes the centre-to-periphery and periphery-to-centre qi flows, activates the fluids of the body and weaves together around a dozen of the 16 neigong. Not bad for a simple, two-part exercise.
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Gods Qigong
Create a Spherical Neigong Weave
Gods Playing in the Clouds Qigong, the most advanced of the Taoist rejuvenation neigong, establishes spherical qi flows, and serves as the integrative container for all 16 neigong. In this way, qigong can crossover to a spiritual practice.
Paul recommends training Water and Wood Element practices before starting Gods Qigong. Once a practitioner integrates Water, Wood and Earth Element neigong to a good depth within Gods, they can consider whether more intense Fire and Metal Element practices are appropriate for them.
Taoist Breathing & Meditation
Whole-body Breathing & Outer Dissolving
Although there is no requirement to meditate to train qigong, in the Water Method, foundational breathing and meditation exercises are woven into the fabric of all neigong training. Paul's 23 guided practices on Taoist Breathing & Meditation are included with all qigong courses and instantly available to stream in your video library.
Qigong Blog
See 130+ videos and articles on the Water Method, including:
Five Element Qigong
Taoist 16 Neigong
Medical Qigong
Qigong for Health and Healing
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