Zoom Tai Chi for Beginners with Nina Zeldin

Dr Lam and his team of tai chi experts composed this program, based on the most popular Yang style 24 Forms Tai Chi, to be learner-friendly. The Beginners set gives students an easy-to-learn format that leads to a solid tai chi foundation. The program takes learners on an enjoyable journey to better health and harmony through the power of tai chi, building in steps that incorporate warm- ups, Qigong, stepping exercises, foundation movements, and exploring the connections between movements. It is both a safe and a satisfying program. 

This training has two parts, a self-paced online portion and a live interactive portion. The Self- Paced Instructor Preparation Package (SIPP) is a self-paced virtual program containing essential material plus instruction in the basic movements to train effective and safe instructors. All you have to do is follow the sequence with Dr Lam’s video guides for every step. Complete the quizzes at the end of each unit to move on, and at completion of the SIPP you download your Certificate of Completion to send to the Master Trainer. 

After completion of the SIPP, you are ready for the live interactive instructor training workshop to be eligible to become a Tai Chi for Health Institute (TCHI) board-certified instructor. All TCHI Master Trainers around the world can conduct this workshop as listed online at the Tai Chi for Health Institute (tchi.org) website. The listing will indicate whether it is offered on a virtual platform or in-person, and how the hours (minimum of 8) are distributed into 1 or 2 sessions. 

The live workshop is very personal. The Master Trainer will work with you to answer your questions, help to improve your tai chi, and ensure you can teach the program safely and effectively. There will be discussions, practice sessions, and sharing of skills and knowledge, question and answer portions, and, most importantly, personal interaction. The Master Trainer will give you feedback on what you did well and how you can improve your tai chi and teaching skills. They will offer continual support and connect you to the Tai Chi for Health Institute (TCHI), fellow instructors, and Senior Trainers.

Reasons to Come 

·       To work with Dr Lam’s Master Trainers to learn the 6 Easy Steps and the program. 

·       To learn a program based on Yang style tai chi for your existing and new students. 

·       To learn new perspectives to help improve your tai chi 

·       To be introduced to a proven teaching system that will improve student retention 

·       To improve health and harmony 

·       To be a part of the Tai Chi for Health international family. 

·       To earn instructor certification in this program 

Requirements 

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

·         Physical therapists or physiotherapists 

·         Tai chi teachers or advanced students 

·         Exercise instructors 

·         Other similar professionals 

Registration Process 

When you register for the live interactive training, you will receive a link to purchase the required online SIPP course. Normally priced at USD 80, your link will allow you to purchase it at a discount of 30%. You must go to Online Tai Chi Workshops and purchase this separately from paying your course fee to the Master Trainer. It must be completed before the live interactive training. Allow 25-70 hours, on your schedule, and forward the Certificate of Completion to the trainer to qualify you for participation in the live interactive workshop. Do enroll ASAP because you must complete it before participating in the live interactive portion. You will have access to the online SIPP material for one year, and you will find it a great support to your teaching skills. 

By the Completion of the Workshop you will: 

o    Know the Beginner’s Yang style set at a deeper level 

o    Understand how tai chi improves health and relaxation 

o    Have learned how to teach this program effectively and safely 

o    Have improved your tai chi skill and knowledge 

o    Have learned how to attract and retain more students 

Clothing 

Wear loose comfortable clothes and flat shoes suitable for exercise 

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

Workshop Details

This Instructor Certification course includes the new Self-Paced Instructor Preparation Package (SIPP). Completion of the online SIPP portion is required PRIOR to the September 6 & 13 Zoom portion of the workshop. You will enjoy this valuable resource to prepare for the September, live interactive portion, as well as to support your teaching in your first year. The online SIPP materials will continue to support you as a new instructor. You will have access to the materials for 365 days.  

The SIPP package must be purchased by you separately, well in advance of the September Zoom training. It is normally $80 USD, but you will receive a 30% off coupon code after processing your registration, significantly reducing the price to about $56.

The live interactive portion will be held via the Zoom platform on two half days, Fridays September 6 & 13, 1:00pm to 5:00pm each day, EST. 

A brief “tech check” meeting will be held August 30, 1:00pm – 1:30pm, to be sure you are familiar using Zoom and can be seen head-to-toe. 

The fee for the Self-Paced Preparation Package (SIPP) portion of the training is $56 after applying the coupon code you will be sent after your registration and payment for the Zoom portion of the training are received.  If you pay for SIPP 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 via the link you will receive.

The fee for the September 6 & 13 live, interactive portion of this training is $250, payable by check to Healthy Acadia, P.O. Box 1710, Ellsworth, Maine, 04605 or by credit card with an $8 administration fee ($258 total). If paying by check, please reference “Sept.6 &13 TCB” on the memo line. If paying by credit card, you can call me at 207-667-7676 (office) or 479-1206 (cell), or use this link: https://www.healthyacadia.org/pay. If you use the link, please write “Sept. 6 & 13 TCB” in the “Payment for” box. 

There will be a $50 administration fee for all cancellations. No refunds after August 24, 2024.. 

Virtual

Nina Zeldin

nina@healthyacadia.org

207-667-7676 (office) or 207-479-1206 (cell)