Phoenix Mountain Tai Chi – Foundation Course 5: Yi Mastery

Ascend to the highest level of Tai Chi mastery. Learn to perceive and influence intention itself, shape outcomes before they manifest, and achieve the most refined and sophisticated expression of internal power that unifies your Tai Chi from within.

In this profound online course, you will learn to:

• Control encounters before physical contact
• Transform resistance at its source
• Maintain perfect spiritual centeredness
• Influence outcomes through pure intention

What You’ll Learn In Foundation Course 5: Yi Mastery

Introduction: Foundations of Success

• Recent Updates to the Course (Dec 21, 2024)
• Tai Chi Tune-Up: Live Coaching on Zoom
• Learning Resources
• Tips for Practicing By Yourself
• YM – Introduction

Chapter 1: Foundations of Yi Mastery

• YM 1.1 – Understanding Dian, the Point of Intention
• YM 1.2 – Mastering Yi’s Path
• YM 1.3 – The Yin and Yang Inside Yi

Chapter 2: Advanced Yi Manipulation

• YM 2.1 – Vertical Control Through Yi Rotation
• YM 2.2 – Horizontal Control Through Yi Rotation
• YM 2.3 – The Power of Spiraling Intention

Chapter 3: Strategic Yi Applications

• YM 3.1 – Exposing Vulnerabilities Through Yi
• YM 3.2 – Bypassing Defense Using Dual Lines
• YM 3.3 – Dissolving Resistance Through Yi Release
• YM 3.4 – Creating New Points of Control
• YM 3.5 – Advanced Yi Shifting Methods

Chapter 4: Mastering Zhongding (Spiritual Centering)

• YM 4.1 – Understanding True Centeredness
• YM 4.2 – Building Shakeable Zhongding
• YM 4.3 – Overcoming Opponent-s Center

Chapter 5: Combining Internal Powers

• YM 5.1 – Yi and Qi: Mastering Float and Sink
• YM 5.2 – Yi and Neijin: Invisible Control

Chapter 6: Expanding Yi Influence

• YM 6.1 – Extending Yi Through Fascia Connection
• YM 6.2 – Maintaining Zhongding While Extending Yi
• YM 6.4 – Extending Yi Through Spiritual Qi
• YM 6.5 – Understanding Effective Practice
• YM 6.3 – Extending Yi Through Bodily Qi

Chapter 7: Combat Applications

• YM 7.1 – Neutralizing Strikes With Yi
• YM 7.2 – Recognizing Successful Yi Control
• YM 7.3 – Yi-Enhanced Striking
• YM 7.4 – Defending Against Throws and Takedowns
• YM 7.5 – Yi-Enhanced Throwing and Takedowns
• YM 7.6 – Strike Defense Mastery
• YM 7.7 – Applying Yi in Classical Tai Chi Form

Closing: What’s Ahead

• YM – What’s Next

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