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Tai Chi for Osteoporosis Leader or Update Training and Multiple Updates with Anastasia Yianni and Rosalie Rudduck

When and Where

Date: 24th - 25th Nov, 2018
Time: 9am - 5pm
Address: Day 1 Alan Neimann Hall, Baxter Avenue, Chelsea
Day 2 Bracken Hall, Our Lady of Assumption School, Centre Dandenong Road,Cheltenham
Victoria
Australia

Information

Information

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.

Details

Prior to the Workshop Particiapants to:

  • Learn movements from the Tai Chi for Osteoporosis DVD 
  • Read Chapters 1, 4, 6 and 11 from Teaching Tai Chi Effectively Book
  • For any other Tai Chi for Health Updates complete assignment which will be provided. Contact Anastasia directly. (Contact details below).

Board Certification: Following successful completion of this workshop you will be required to register to become a Tai Chi for Health Institute Board Certified Member before teaching the programme. If you have already paid your annual membership for another Tai Chi for Health Leader Training Qualificatioin then this is not necessary until your next anual payment date. (A once a year standard fee is $25 regardless of the number of Tai Chi for Health Certifcates you have).

Cost

$400 (Early Bird $385 if paid by October 19)

Updates $45

If you require TCO update only you can attend Sunday and pay $200

Cancellation fee $50

BSB: 633-000 Account Number: 160655965 Name: Anastasia Yianni (Please reference your name).

NB: Participants to purchase independently TCO DVD and Teaching Tai Chi Effectively Book or E book. http://www.taichiproductions.com/books/

Payment fee includes cetificate and morning and afternoon refreshments. 

Location

Easy access to parking and shops for food. Details will be provided.  

Contact

Anastasia Yianni

Mobile: 0422 652 866

Email: anastasiataichi@gmail.com