Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention
or
Tai Chi for Energy

Instructor Training Workshop with Dr Paul Lam

1-Day Live In-Person Workshop

Tai Chi for Arthritis Instructor Training is approved by AUSactive (formerly Fitness Australia) for 12 CECs. Approval Code is 04516FA.

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Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention (TCAFP)

Since its creation more than twenty years ago, the Tai Chi for Arthritis program has been supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (www.cdc.gov) plus many health departments and arthritis foundations around the world.

Millions of people globally have enjoyed the program and gained many health benefits. There are over thirty medical studies showing that it is effective for improving balance and reducing falls, as well as providing many other health benefits.

Older people are more likely to fall which can cause serious injury. Tai Chi for Arthritis has been shown by studies to prevent falls. Australian and New Zealand government departments have utilised this program to prevent the elderly from falling.

The causes of falls in the elderly include muscle weakness, poor balance and vision, lack of confidence when moving about and the effects of medication.

Many studies have shown Tai Chi as being one of the most effective approaches for preventing falls.

Tai Chi for Energy (TCE)

Tai Chi for Energy is slightly more challenging than other Tai Chi for Health programs. It is comprised of two different tai chi styles. Chen style is vigorous and complex, combining fast and slow movements with powerful spiral force. Sun style incorporates unique qigong (life energy) movements with agile stepping.

Dr Paul Lam has combined the gentle Sun style with the explosive Chen style to deliver more excitement and health benefits. These two seemingly contrasting styles have complementary internal energy forming a doubling of yin and yang balance. It may excite people who think tai chi is too slow for them, and is especially suitable for younger learners. With regular practice and in a relatively short period of time, this program will improve your health and wellness, internal energy, and ability to manage stress.

How does Tai Chi work?

Anyone who likes tai chi can benefit from participating in this workshop. An effective exercise for health, muscular strength, flexibility, and fitness. Tai chi is proven to do all of these and more. Additional benefits include stress relief, improved relaxation, balance, posture and immunity.

There are over 35 published studies (available at taichiforhealthinstitute.org/medical-studies) showing Dr Lam's tai chi programs are effective to improve many aspects of health. However, studies don't show anywhere near the full extent of benefits tai chi can bring! Such as empowering you to develop inner peace, strength and power, leading to more happiness and fulfilment.

Instructor Training

Tai chi is proven to improve immunity. It also relieves stress and improves almost all aspects of health. Teaching it will help to bring tai chi to more people, and at the same time improve your own health.

Instructor Training participants must complete the Self-paced Instructor Preparation Package (SIPP) of your chosen program (SIPP-TCAFP or SIPP-TCE) in preparation for the workshop. Each SIPP is valued at US$80 and is included in your workshop fee. All you have to do is to follow the sequence with Dr Lam’s video guides for every step.

Please read more information in the "Preparation for Instructor Training" section below.

Suitable participants include health and fitness professionals or other similar qualifications and experienced tai chi students.

Non-Instructor participants who learn TCAFP or TCE who wish to expand their tai chi knowledge and skills in an interactive and friendly environment are also welcome to attend.

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About Dr Paul Lam, Founder of the Tai Chi for Health Institute (TCHI)

Dr Paul Lam, a family physician and tai chi expert from Sydney, is a world leader in the field of tai chi for health. His visionary book, "Teaching Tai Chi Effectively", has been a key factor in the great success of the Tai Chi for Health programs. Millions of people have improved their health and wellness by learning from his programs.

Dr Lam has authored best-selling books, instructional tai chi DVDs and online tai chi lessons. His tai chi programs are supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.gov), and health departments and arthritis foundations around the world.

Dr Lam enjoys sharing his years of tai chi experience so much that he has travelled over a million miles teaching it. His workshops are usually fully booked, people travel thousands of miles to attend his workshop. He has a knack of making complex theory easy to learn. You can expect to enjoy his friendly interactive teaching method, and gain significant improvement in your tai chi.

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Venue

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
2-14 Cliff Rd,
North Wollongong NSW 2500

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Fees

NOTE: Non-refundable booking and payment processing fees will be added at checkout.

For Instructor Training: *includes SIPP-TCAFP or SIPP-TCE

• Early-Bird Price (until 5th May): $380

• Regular Price (6th May onwards): $410

For Non-Instructor Participants:

• Early-Bird Price (until 5th May): $315

• Regular Price (6th May onwards): $345

All fees include:

• Workshop tuition fee
• Morning and afternoon refreshments
• Sumptuous lunch
• Hotel service
• Certificate

Note: Accommodation is NOT included.

Combined Workshop Discount

• Register for the 'Depth of 24 Forms with Spiral Force' workshop (29th June, Saturday) first and you will receive a $50 discount code in your confirmation email which can be used for this 'TCAFP/TCE Instructor Training' workshop the following day (30th June, Sunday). If you are planning to attend both, please make sure to book the 'Depth of 24 Forms with Spiral Force' workshop first. Note that only one discount can be applied per registration.

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Available Discounts

NOTE: Only one discount can be applied per registration. If you have not received or do not know your discount code, please contact us at workshops@taichiproductions.com

For TCHI Instructors

• 10% discount (off the tuition fee) for members of TCHI

For TCHI Senior Trainers and Master Trainers

• 40% discount (off the tuition fee) for Senior Trainers
• 50% discount (off the tuition fee) for Master Trainers

Combined Workshop Discount

• Register for the 'Depth of 24 Forms with Spiral Force' workshop (29th June, Saturday) first and you will receive a $50 discount code in your confirmation email which can be used for this 'TCAFP/TCE Instructor Training' workshop the following day (30th June, Sunday). If you are planning to attend both, please make sure to book the 'Depth of 24 Forms with Spiral Force' workshop first. Note that only one discount can be applied per registration.

Product Discounts

• Non-Instructor Participants will receive a 20% discount code in your confirmation email that can be used towards preparation material: TCAFP Online Tai Chi Lessons or DVD at Tai Chi Productions.

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Preparation for Instructor Training

Instructor Training participants must complete the Self-paced Instructor Preparation Package (SIPP) of your chosen program (SIPP-TCAFP or SIPP-TCE) in preparation for the workshop. Each SIPP is valued at US$80 and is included in your workshop fee.

After registering, you will receive 2 e-mails:

a. Workshop registration confirmation email.

b. E-mail with a link to sign up and access SIPP-TCAFP or SIPP-TCE (depending on your chosen program).

Completion of a SIPP would take anywhere from 10 hours (for experienced Tai Chi for Health instructors) to 150 hours (for participants new to tai chi). Please start your preparation as soon as possible and allow suitable time to complete SIPP-TCAFP depending on your experience.

Upon completion of your SIPP, you will be issued a certificate of completion. You must submit this certificate to workshops@taichiproductions.com at least 2 weeks before the workshop.

If you do not receive the above e-mails, and it is not in your spam/junk folder, then please contact us at workshops@taichiproductions.com.

'Teaching Tai Chi Effectively' Book

You are also required to read the 'Teaching Tai Chi Effectively' book:

• E-book for your Kindle or paperback at Amazon, or
• Paperback available from Tai Chi Productions

After registering for this workshop, your confirmation email will include a special 20% discount code that can be used to purchase the 'Teaching Tai Chi Effectively' physical book from the Tai Chi Productions website (not applicable for Amazon purchases).

After completion of your SIPP and the 'Teaching Tai Chi Effectively' book, you will be ready for this Instructor Training Workshop to be eligible to become a board-certified Tai Chi for Health Institute (TCHI) Instructor.

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Preparation for Non-Instructor Participants

Preparation will enable you to gain the maximum benefits and enjoyment from this workshop.

Be sure to study Dr Lam’s Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention (TCAFP) or Tai Chi for Energy (TCE) before the workshop and be able to perform the program from memory either from Dr Lam's certified instructors or instructional online lessons or DVDs prior.

Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention:

• Online Tai Chi Lessons

• DVD at Tai Chi Productions

Tai Chi for Energy:

• Online Tai Chi Lessons

• DVD at Tai Chi Productions

Once you register, you will receive a special 20% discount code in your confirmation email that can be used towards TCAFP/TCE preparation material (Online Tai Chi Lessons or DVD at Tai Chi Productions)

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UPDATES

Workshop participants who are also certified TCHI Instructors will have the opportunity to update their Tai Chi for Health qualifications. Advanced notice is essential.

Price per Update: $65

(max of $260 for 4 or more updates)

NOTE: Non-refundable booking and payment processing fees will be added at checkout.

Choose which program/s you will update at checkout.

You must complete the relevant Self-paced Instructor Preparation Package (SIPP) of the program/s you will Update. Please allow suitable time to complete the required SIPP online learning material (valued at US$80 each, included in your Update fee). After you purchase an Update, you will be sent a link to access the relevant SIPP by the Workshops team.

Upon completion of your SIPP, you will be issued a Certificate of Completion. At least 2 weeks prior to the workshop, you must submit this certificate to workshops@taichiproductions.com

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What to Wear

Wear loose comfortable clothes and flat shoes suitable for exercise.

Please attend scent-free in consideration of those with allergies, including Dr Lam himself.

Additional Notes

• Places are limited. Acceptance is on a first come, first served basis.

• Closing date: 16th June 2024. Late fees apply.

• Cancellation fee: $50 until the closing date. No refunds after 2nd June 2024.

• All booking and payment processing fees are non-refundable.

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Contact

Contact the Tai Chi Workshops Team (Australia)

• Email: workshops@taichiproductions.com

• Phone: +61 2 9533 6511 (Australia)