INDIVIDUAL WORKSHOP
June 11 - June 12, 2011.
Terre Haute, IN, United States.
Terre Haute, IN, United States.
Tai Chi for Fall Prevention & Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis
Tai Chi for Fall Prevention is based on the Tai Chi for Arthritis program. This workshop will
focus on aspects of using tai chi to prevent the elderly from falling.
focus on aspects of using tai chi to prevent the elderly from falling.
At the completion of the workshop you will learn how to do the tai chi set competently, learn the
necessary skills to teach tai chi to help elderly people improve their balance and health, and
reduce their risk of falling. You will learn what causes falls and how tai chi can be more
effectively applied to further reduce the risk of falling.
This modified seated version of Tai Chi for Arthritis can be enjoyed by anyone wishing to
practice Tai Chi sitting down. People with almost any chronic condition can learn to
improve their health and mobility. This safe easy-to-learn program relieves pain and
improves health and quality of life.
practice Tai Chi sitting down. People with almost any chronic condition can learn to
improve their health and mobility. This safe easy-to-learn program relieves pain and
improves health and quality of life.
Health Professionals and carers using this program with people with disabilities can share
quality time with them while improving their own health.
quality time with them while improving their own health.
The certification in Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis will open doors to teach in assisted living
facilities and nursing homes, helping those residences to enjoy a better quality of life.
facilities and nursing homes, helping those residences to enjoy a better quality of life.
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Work with Dr Lam and his Master Trainers team in small groups
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Learn how to teach Tai Chi for Fall Prevention
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Learn Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis & how to teach it
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Learn and/or improve your tai chi
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Learn how to bring the programs to people with disabilities and the general community
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To improve your health
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Improve your tai chi knowledge
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Learn how to set up classes
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Be a part of the Tai Chi for Health international family
Anyone can participate in this workshop, although only suitable participants will be certified to teach the programs, including:
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Health Professionals
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Tai Chi teachers and advanced students
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Exercise Instructors
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Other similar health professionals
At the centre of tai chi is the philosophy which is just as useful to improve health and relaxation to the world today as in ancient times. The tai chi philosophy is the essential principles or the core of tai chi.
Tai Chi for Fall Prevention is designed for you to learn the necessary skills to teach tai chi to help elderly people improve their balance and health, and reduce their risk of falling.
Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis is designed to enhance and expand your knowledge in helping those with chronic conditions, persons confined to wheelchairs and those just not strong enough to stand during regular TCA classes.
Loose fitting comfortable clothing and flat shoes
At this pre-conference workshop instructors have an opportunity to update their Tai Chi for Health certifications.
If you would like to update any of the Tai Chi for Health Programs, a fee of $30 applies to each certification.
Prior notice must be given at time of registration as documentation is required to be completed and handed in at the workshop. If you have any queries, please contact Anna Bennett.
$280 if paid by April 10th 2011
$300 if paid after April 10th 2011
Cost includes Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis and Tai Chi for Arthritis Instruction DVDs and certificate.
10% discount for TCHC members, 10% discount (additional if applicable) for paid participants of the 6 day workshop.
Optional Accomodation
Accomodation is available at Saint Mary of the Woods College for $85.00 each day (based on single room with three meals per day).
Please contact Anna Bennett to book your accomodation.
Saint Mary of the Woods College
Terre Haute, IN 47876
Other Information
The closest airport is Indianapolis Internation Airport which is approximately 1.5 hours drive.
For your convenience a shuttle service has been arranged at a cost of $25.00 each way. If you would like to book the shuttle
please contact Anna Bennett.
Indianapolis Airport to
Saint Mary of the Woods College, Terre Haute
Friday June 10th
3.00pm
Saint Mary of the Woods College, Terre Haute to
Indianapolis Airport
Please contact Anna Bennett
9.00am - 5.00pm
Tai Chi for Health Institute
999 McClerkin Rd
Burlison, TN 38015
Burlison, TN 38015
Anna Bennett