MELBOURNE: Exploring the Depth of Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention with Dr Paul Lam
When and Where
| Date: | Apr 27th 2024 |
| Time: | 9:00AM to 5:00PM |
| Address: | Duckboard Function Centre (Wattle St) Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital Ivanhoe VIC Australia |
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*Note: This workshop has been moved to new date - 27 April (Saturday)
Exploring the Depth of Tai Chi for Arthritis with Dr Paul Lam
1-Day Live In-Person Workshop
Learn how to unlock the secrets of tai chi, gain more health benefits and improve your tai chi.
Everyone is welcome to learn the Tai Chi for Arthritis program and join this workshop for health improvement!
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Message from Dr Paul Lam
Founder of the Tai Chi for Health Institute (TCHI)
"For nearly 50 years I have been seeking the true understanding of tai chi principles and how to gain the maximum health benefits in minimum time. I would like to share my insights with you to make your tai chi journey more fulfilling and reach greater heights."
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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About the Workshop
This has been one of the most useful and popular workshops conducted by Dr Lam around the world.
During this engaging workshop Dr Lam will discuss the inner meanings of tai chi principles and how to incorporate them into your forms. He will explain what Qi (vital life energy) is. We will work on using the Yi (mind) to drive the Qi, and the Qi to drive the Jing (internal force).
Dr Lam will show you how to deliver the Jing and use it to regenerate more Qi. Your tai chi will improve significantly. These techniques are applicable to all forms of tai chi.
Millions of people around the world have learned Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention and would like to progress further. This workshop is a great opportunity to enhance your tai chi and gain greater health benefits.
You can update your certification for Tai Chi for Arthritis or other Tai Chi for Health programs by attending this workshop and complete the appropriate assignment prior.
There is infinite depth in the Tai Chi for Arthritis program - discover how much more power and enjoyment you would gain each time you explore and re-explore the depth!
Everyone is welcome to learn the Tai Chi for Arthritis program and join this workshop for health improvement! (this is NOT an Instructor Training workshop)
Reasons to come
Dr Lam loves sharing the enjoyment and health benefits of tai chi. Thousands of people travel around the world to attend his workshops. He has found the key elements of tai chi to help you develop your tai chi with nearly 50 years experience and research. His Tai Chi for Health programs have improved the health and wellness of millions of people around the world.
You can expect to improve your tai chi significantly and learn good skills and knowledge at his friendly and interactive workshops. You would also enjoy working with Dr Lam and his colleagues.
- To work with the creator of Tai Chi for Health programs
- To improve your tai chi
- To deepen your understanding of tai chi even if you had previously done this workshop
- To enjoy more of exploring the inner meaning and insights of tai chi
- To feel the flow and beauty of tai chi
- To learn how to alleviate back pain and improve health in general
- To meet new friends
Who can attend?
Everyone who has learned Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention (and able to perform from memory), both instructors and students can participate to gain the benefits. If you don't know this program yet, you can learn it either from Dr Lam's certified instructors or instructional online lessons (www.onlinetaichilessons.com) or DVD (www.taichiproductions.com) prior. Be sure to factor in time before the workshop to learn it.
You can expect to expand your tai chi knowledge and skills in this interactive and friendly environment.
Venue
Duckboard Function Centre (Wattle St),
Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital
300 Waterdale Rd, Ivanhoe VIC 3079
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Fees
NOTE: Non-refundable booking and payment processing fees will be added at checkout.
- Early-Bird Price (until 17th March): $215
- Regular Price (18th March onwards): $245
Combined Workshop Discount
- Register for this Depth of TCA workshop (27th April, Saturday) and you will receive a $50 discount code in your confirmation email which can be used for the Depth of 24 Forms with Spiral Energy workshop (28th April, Sunday). If you are planning to attend both, please make sure to book this Depth of TCA 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 this Depth of TCA workshop (27th April, Saturday) and you will receive a $50 discount code in your confirmation email which can be used for the Depth of 24 Forms with Spiral Energy workshop (28th April, Sunday). If you are planning to attend both, please make sure to book this Depth of TCA workshop first. Note that only one discount can be applied per registration.
Product Discounts
- Registrants will receive a 20% discount code in your confirmation email that can be used towards preparation material: TCAFP Online Tai Chi Lessons or DVDs at Tai Chi Productions.
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Preparation
Preparation will enable you to gain the maximum benefits and enjoyment from this workshop.
Be sure to learn Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention and be able to perform from memory either from Dr Lam's certified instructors or instructional online lessons or DVDs prior.
Online Tai Chi Lessons:
DVDs:
Once you register, you will also receive a 20% discount code in your confirmation email that can be used towards Online Tai Chi Lessons or DVDs at the Tai Chi Productions website.
* DVDs may also be available on Amazon, but no discounts apply.
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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: 14th April 2024. Late fees apply.
- Cancellation fee: $50 until the closing date. No refunds after 14th April 2024.
- All booking and payment processing fees are non-refundable.
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Contact
Contact the Local Coordinator: Nancy Seddon
- Mobile: +61 428 380 538
- Email: nse95557@bigpond.net.au
Contact the Tai Chi Workshops Team (Australia)
- Email: workshops@taichiproductions.com
- Phone: +61 2 9533 6511 (Australia)
