ZOOM- Tai Chi for Osteoporosis with Pat Lawson

Tai Chi for Osteoporosis

Tai Chi for Osteoporosis (TCO) was specially designed by Dr Paul Lam in conjunction with his tai chi associates and a team of medical experts. It helps to improve balance and prevent the risk of falls. The program will also improve posture, muscle strength, relaxation, fitness, and health. Based on Sun and Yang styles of tai chi, Tai Chi for Osteoporosis is easy to learn, effective, and safe. It includes some gentle weight-bearing movements that are beneficial for bone strength.  It also incorporates breathing exercises and stepping in four directions. Qualified participants who successfully complete the course may be accredited by the Tai Chi for Health Institute to teach this program.

Reasons to Come

• Enjoy learning at your own pace and the personal training to become eligible to be an instructor of this program
• Learn how to teach this program effectively and safely to people with or without osteoporosis
• Discover how tai chi improves health
• Gain essential knowledge about osteoporosis and exercise
• Sample Yang style tai chi
• Improve your level of tai chi in a positive, enjoyable and interactive environment
• To work with one of Dr Lam’s Authorized Master Trainers
• To improve your health
• To improve your balance
• To learn how to set up classes.

Requirements

Anyone is welcome to attend, but to be eligible to be certified as an instructor, please check the recommended qualifications listed below.                           

• Physical therapists or physiotherapists
• Tai chi teachers or advanced students
• Exercise instructor
• Other similar professionals   

By the Completion of the Workshop you will:

• Know the Tai Chi for Osteoporosis set at a deeper level
• Understand how tai chi works for Osteoporosis
• Have learned how to teach this program effectively and safely. 
• Have learned Dr Lam’s Stepwise Progressive Teaching Method
• Apply for either an instructor’s or an attendance certificate

Clothing

Wear loose comfortable clothes and flat shoes suitable for exercise.

From the Experts

“Osteoporosis Australia supports the Tai Chi for Osteoporosis program designed by Dr Paul Lam”

Judy Stenmark, CEO, Osteoporosis Australia

“Tai Chi may help people with Osteoporosis to improve their muscular strength, coordination and balance”

Professor Marcus Seibel, Endocrinologist, Concord Hospital

“Tai chi is a fabulous exercise for older adults as it fulfils many of the outcomes we wish to achieve”

Professor Shona Bass, Population Health, Deakin University

Dr Paul Lam

Dr Paul Lam is an Australian family physician and tai chi expert, and a world leader in the field of tai chi for health. He is a well-recognized teacher, and the author of several books on tai chi and best-selling instructional tai chi DVDs. Over five million people worldwide practice a Tai Chi for Health program every day. 

Dr Lam is one of the most sought-after tai chi teachers, having trained thousands of instructors. Many travel around the world to attend his workshops.

NB:  The name of the Master Trainer authorized by Dr Lam to conduct this workshop is displayed on the workshop location and details page. 

Tai Chi for Health Program Updates

At this workshop, instructors have an opportunity to update their other Tai Chi for Health certifications. 

For more information please contact the MT holding the workshop.

This Instructor Certification course includes the new Self-Paced Instructor Preparation Package (SIPP).  Completion of the online SIPP portion is required PRIOR to the workshop.  The online SIPP materials will continue to support you as a new instructor, and your access to SIPP will be for 365 days, about a full year.  You will enjoy this valuable resource both to prepare for the fast paced live interactive portion, as well as to support your teaching in your first year.  Please allow 20+ hours to complete the SIPP and practice the movements.

The SIPP package must be purchased by you separately, well in advance of the training.  It is normally $80 USD, but I will send you a 30% off coupon code after processing your registration, significantly reducing the price (to about $57) for you.

The live interactive portion will be held via the Zoom platform on two half days.  Please check your time zone and calendar.  In the Eastern time zone, this is 1pm-5pm on Saturday and Sunday, April 20 & 21.

You must be able to be seen "nose to toes."  There will be a half hour zoom Set and Tech check on Wednesday April 18 in order to meet all the participants and to review Zoom controls and lighting.

The fee for the live interactive portion is $250 USD.  Please pay by Zelle or check to Patricia Lawson, PO Box 1811, Hobe Sound, FL. 33475. MC/Visa can also be processed via a phone call to me.

The fee for the SelfPaced Preparation Package, paid directly by you the participant, is about $57 after applying the coupon code from me.  If you pay prior to registering, the fee will be $80.  It is best to register for the course and use the coupon code, as refunds will not be processed later. This purchase will be made online at .

Virtual, on the Zoom platform

Patricia Lawson

taichilawson@gmail.com

772 260-3365