Tucson T'ai Chi Association home | benefits | chi kung | pics | practice | schedule | videos | Who Is The Instructor? Michael Phillips has been teaching Chi Kung since 1982, in classes, seminars, and private instruction, both nationally and internationally. He taught Tai Chi in Tucson from 1977 - 2006. Michael has been certified as an Instructor by the famous Taoist teacher and author, Master Mantak Chia; Master Chia is the author of several best- selling books on Chi Kung, the most well-known being, "Awaken Healing Energy". Mr. Phillips has been awarded three separate Teacher's Certificates by Master Chia giving him the authority to teach a wide variety of Chi Kung movement systems. Michael has taught Chi Kung at Sierra Tucson, the rehabilitation center second in renown only to the Betty Ford Clinic for its' work in helping celebrities, and others, deal with their various addictions and reclaim a sense of balance in their lives. Mr Phillips also created a Chi Kung program for the launching of Miraval, the popular destination resort and spa in Catalina, and has taught at other world-famous retreats, such as the Enchantment resort in Sedona, Arizona. Since many people learn Chi Kung at different rates of speed, a large class setting is not always the best environment, these individuals seem to flourish better in a one-on-one or small group setting. So, Michael offers to people who feel they fall into this category the option of private instruction. Demand for private instruction is such that he has decided to offer his Chi Kung to the public at large. This will make Michael's teaching more accessible to the general Tai chi and Chi Kung community, enabling you to have world-class instruction at your convenience. Please do not distribute or link to this site without express permission. © Copyright 1982 Michael Phillips All Rights Reserved