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Seated Tai Chi Instructor Course with Meghan Bryant

When and Where

Date: Aug 18th 2018
Time: 9 am - 5pm
Address: Newark Natural Foods (Newark Shopping Center)
230 East Main Street, Suite 209
Newark
DE
United States

Information

Information

Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis

What is Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis? This modified seated version of Tai Chi for Arthritis can be enjoyed by anyone wishing to practice tai chi sitting down. People with almost any chronic condition can learn to improve their health and mobility. This safe easy-to-learn program relieves pain and improves health and quality of life. Many people wanted to try tai chi, but mobility issues caused them to hesitate. Dr Paul Lam and his team of medical and tai chi experts designed this program to give them a safe and effective way to learn; it will also provide health benefits and improve almost anyone’s quality of life. Based on the Sun style of tai chi, Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis (Seated TCA) is easy to learn, effective and safe. It improves flexibility, muscle strength, increases heart/lung activity, aligns posture, improves balance, and integrates the mind and body. Qualified participants who successfully complete the course will be eligible to become Board Certified by the Tai Chi for Health Institute to teach this program.

Reasons to Come

Learn how to teach this program effectively and safely

Discover how tai chi improves health and arthritis

 Learn Dr Lam's Stepwise Progressive Teaching Method

 Gain essential knowledge about arthritis

Learn about the essential principles of tai chi Improve your tai chi in a positive, enjoyable and interactive environment

Requirements

Anyone is welcome to attend, but in order to beeligible 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

Participants will receive either an attendance or instructor/leader’s certificate.

By the Completion of the Workshop

You will:

Know the Tai Chi for Arthritis set at a deeper level

Understand how tai chi improves health and relaxation

Have learned how to teach this program effectively and safely

Have improved your tai chi skill and knowledge 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.

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 Master Trainer conducting the workshop.

 For Australia only

This course is accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Association. For more details please contact the organiser.

For USA only 

Tai Chi for Arthritis

What is Tai Chi for Arthritis?

Dr Paul Lam and his team of medical and tai chi experts designed this program to be safe and effective for people with arthritis; it will also provide health benefits and improve almost anyone’s quality of life.

Based on the Sun style of tai chi, Tai Chi for Arthritis (TCA) is easy to learn, effective and safe. It improves flexibility, muscle strength, increases heart/lung activity, aligns posture, improves balance, and integrates the mind and body.

The TCA program includes warm up and cool down exercises, the twelve movement set on both sides, the teaching method, knowledge about arthritis and how to teach this program safely.

Qualified participants who successfully complete the course will be invited to become a Board Certified instructor.

Millions of people around the world have gained health benefits from the TCA program. Many scientific studies have shown this program relieves pain, improves quality of life and make people feel better. Studies also shown the program prevent falls; that is why the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend it for this purpose. It is supported by many Arthritis Foundations including the USA, Australia and UK.

Reasons to Come

·        Learn how to teach this program effectively and safely                                     

·        Discover how tai chi improves health and arthritis

·        Learn Dr Lam's Stepwise Progressive Teaching Method

·        Gain essential knowledge about arthritis

·        Learn about the essential principles of tai chi

·        Improve your level of tai chi in a positive, enjoyable and interactive environment

 

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

 

 

By the Completion of the Workshop you will:                                               

·        Know the Tai Chi for Arthritis set at a deeper level

·        Understand how tai chi improves health and relaxation

·        Have learned how to teach this program effectively and safely

·        Have improved your tai chi skill and knowledge

·        Have learned how to attract and retain more students

 

Clothing

Wear loose comfortable clothes and flat shoes suitable for exercise 

 

Tai Chi for Health Program Updates

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

A written assignment must be completed and submitted one week before the workshop.  Late fees apply.

 

For Australia only

If you are currently qualified as an Instructor through the National Martial Arts Instructor Accreditation Scheme, you will be eligible to be qualified as a Tai Chi for Health Instructor upon successful completion of the program. All other persons will be qualified as Leaders of the program.

 

Fitness Australia

This course is accredited by Fitness Australia.  For more details please contact the organiser.

For USA only - Optional Continuing Education Hours Availalable

The American College of Sports Medicine’s Professional Education Committee certifies that “Tai Chi
for Health Institute” meets the criteria for official ACSM Approved Provider status from (2021 –
December 2024).

Approved Providers and their content reflect the concepts of their respective organizations and do
not necessarily represent the positions or policies of ACSM. Providership #701292

 

Tai Chi for Arthritis

What is Tai Chi for Arthritis?

Dr Paul Lam and his team of medical and tai chi experts designed this program to be safe and effective for people with arthritis; it will also provide health benefits and improve almost anyone’s quality of life.

Based on the Sun style of tai chi, Tai Chi for Arthritis (TCA) is easy to learn, effective and safe. It improves flexibility, muscle strength, increases heart/lung activity, aligns posture, improves balance, and integrates the mind and body.

The TCA program includes warm up and cool down exercises, the twelve movement set on both sides, the teaching method, knowledge about arthritis and how to teach this program safely.

Qualified participants who successfully complete the course will be invited to become a Board Certified instructor.

Millions of people around the world have gained health benefits from the TCA program. Many scientific studies have shown this program relieves pain, improves quality of life and make people feel better. Studies also shown the program prevent falls; that is why the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend it for this purpose. It is supported by many Arthritis Foundations including the USA, Australia and UK.

Reasons to Come

·        Learn how to teach this program effectively and safely                                     

·        Discover how tai chi improves health and arthritis

·        Learn Dr Lam's Stepwise Progressive Teaching Method

·        Gain essential knowledge about arthritis

·        Learn about the essential principles of tai chi

·        Improve your level of tai chi in a positive, enjoyable and interactive environment

 

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

 

 

By the Completion of the Workshop you will:                                               

·        Know the Tai Chi for Arthritis set at a deeper level

·        Understand how tai chi improves health and relaxation

·        Have learned how to teach this program effectively and safely

·        Have improved your tai chi skill and knowledge

·        Have learned how to attract and retain more students

 

Clothing

Wear loose comfortable clothes and flat shoes suitable for exercise 

 

Tai Chi for Health Program Updates

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

A written assignment must be completed and submitted one week before the workshop.  Late fees apply.

 

For Australia only

If you are currently qualified as an Instructor through the National Martial Arts Instructor Accreditation Scheme, you will be eligible to be qualified as a Tai Chi for Health Instructor upon successful completion of the program. All other persons will be qualified as Leaders of the program.

 

Fitness Australia

This course is accredited by Fitness Australia.  For more details please contact the organiser.

For USA only - Optional Continuing Education Hours Availalable

The American College of Sports Medicine’s Professional Education Committee certifies that “Tai Chi
for Health Institute” meets the criteria for official ACSM Approved Provider status from (2021 –
December 2024).

Approved Providers and their content reflect the concepts of their respective organizations and do
not necessarily represent the positions or policies of ACSM. Providership #701292.

 

Details

One day Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis Instructor Workshop:

Tuition includes: Morning and afternoon refreshment, STCA Instructor Passing Certificate(or Attendance), Discount code will be provided once registration payment has been received (Items to order: Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis DVD, Tai Chi for Arthritis Handbook, Teaching Tai Chi Effectively  Book).

New Certified Board Instructor fee (starting May 1, 2016)

Please read http://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/faq-for-becoming-a-board-certified-instructor/

CEU'S – 6.25 Contact hours: PT’s, PTA’s, OT’s, and COTA’s Nurses, for most states 

CEC’s for Provider-American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

Cost

New Instrutors:  $190

Early Bird:  (post marked by July 18) $180

Instructors updating: $125

Just for Fun: $ 75

CEU's: $20  (additional certificate given)

Location

Newark Natural Foods (Newark Shopping Center)

230 East Main Street, Suite 209

Newark, DE 19711

Contact

Tai Chi Inquiries

Meghan Bryant 

meghanecreations@gmail.com 

Local Contact

Linda Adams

gentlewellness4life@gmail.com