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THE TAI CHI SPACE 

Grow energy levels, and build strength and power

through relaxation and letting go with health and healing practices passed down by Taoists for millennia. Together with meditation, internal arts — qigong, tai chi, Circle Walking and bagua — target and cultivate the energy of the body, mind and spirit.

"I used the millennia-old Water Method techniques to heal my body after sustaining serious injuries in a motorcycle accident. For 30 years I've shared with thousands of students the Water methodology to feel qi, let go and heal from physical, energetic, emotional and mental trauma".

— Paul Cavel, Founder & Principal
The Tai Chi Space School (Est. 1995)

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QIGONG

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Cultivate Qi-power, Relaxation & Softness
... Through Letting Go

 

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Having been Paul Cavel’s student for two decades, I appreciate his clear and precise style of teaching combined with a playfulness which makes learning a pleasurable experience. Paul uses metaphors out of our everyday experience to shorten the process of transmitting information, enhance our learning and awaken our bodily intelligence. This way of teaching requires a very deep level of understanding of the material and, indeed, of human nature itself. Paul obviously has both.”

— Dr. Michael Mettner

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TAI CHI

Go Beyond Form


Study Wu or Yang Style Tai Chi Mini, Short, Medium and Long Forms engineered from the 16 neigong — internal power-development techniques that generate health, healing and high-performance outcomes.

See our lineage tree, and find in-person and online courses:

 

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“The things I liked were: the clear and tangible way in which things were explained; the progressive and interlinking way components were added; the spirit, kindness and humility with which the teaching was done”.

— Jane N, Graphic Designer

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CIRCLE WALKING
& BAGUA


The only constant in life is change. Bagua is the original, internal art practised for millennia to become healthy and strong, and Realise the ancient teachings of the I Ching, aka "Book of Changes".

See our bagua zhang lineage, and find online and in-person courses:

 

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Choose YOUR Path:

1. In-person Courses

Since 1995, Paul Cavel has taught thousands of students the Water Method, including medical qigong, Five Element neigong, tai chi, bagua and Taoist meditation. Receive hands-on feedback and experience feeling your qi by attending a course in the USA, UK or France.

2026-2027 Schedule

 

2. Online Courses

Systematically build and grow your foundation in qigong, tai chi and bagua with 24/7 library access to stream/download lessons. Modulate your training pace and receive free access to 23 guided practices on Taoist Breathing & Dissolving Meditation — core, non-religious Water Method training.

Learn Online

 

3. Teacher Mentorship

As the principal of The Tai Chi Space School and an Instructor Certifier in the Energy Arts System with multiple empowerments by Taoist Master Bruce Frantzis, Paul has mentored tai chi, qigong and bagua teachers since 2004. All in-person and online course hours count towards teacher certification, and he offers exclusive trainings for internal arts teachers and prospective teachers in the UK and France.

Teacher Training

 

4. Private Tuition

For two decades, Paul has designed personalised training protocols in alignment with Water Method principles to help elite athletes heal their bodies, professionals achieve high-performance results and motivated individuals to deepen their connection to themselves and others. He works closely with a limited number of clients each year. Start with a consultation.

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Choose YOUR Path:

In-person Courses

Since 1995, Paul Cavel has taught thousands of students the Water Method, including medical qigong, Five Element neigong, tai chi, bagua and Taoist meditation. Receive hands-on feedback and experience feeling your qi by attending a course in the USA, UK or France.

2026-2027 Schedule

Online Courses

Systematically build and grow your foundation in qigong, tai chi and bagua with 24/7 library access to stream/download lessons. Modulate your training pace and receive free access to 23 guided practices on Taoist Breathing & Dissolving Meditation — core, non-religious Water Method training.

Learn Online

Teacher Mentorship

As the principal of The Tai Chi Space School and an Instructor Certifier in the Energy Arts System with multiple empowerments by Taoist Master Bruce Frantzis, Paul has mentored tai chi, qigong and bagua teachers since 2004. All in-person and online course hours count towards teacher certification, and he offers exclusive trainings for internal arts teachers and prospective teachers in the UK and France.

Teacher Training

Private Tuition

For two decades, Paul has designed personalised training protocols in alignment with Water Method principles to help elite athletes heal their bodies, professionals achieve high-performance results and motivated individuals to deepen their connection to themselves and others. He works closely with a limited number of clients each year. Start with a consultation.

Email Paul's Team

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