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Tai Chi for Diabetes workshop and update by Rani Hughes

When and Where

Date: 29th - 30th Apr, 2017
Time: 9.00-5.00 pm
Address: Span Community House
64 Clyde St
Thornbury, Melbourne
Victoria
Australia

Information

Information

Tai Chi for Diabetes is based on the Sun and Yang styles of tai chi and is easy to learn, effective and safe.  It will improve health and wellness and is designed to prevent and improve the control of diabetes.  Tai Chi for Diabetes is a programme specially designed by Dr Paul Lam in conjunction with a team of medical specialists and tai chi experts and is supported by Diabetes Australia.

 

Reasons to participate in the Tai Chi for Diabetes training workshop:

  • Gain knowledge of tai chi and how it helps people with diabetes
  • Be able to perform the Tai Chi for Diabetes set.

Who is eligible to attend this training?

Diabetes Educators, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Exercise Physiologists, Certified Allied Health Assistants, Diversional Therapists, Lifestyle Coordinators, Health Practioners, Nurses, Tai Chi teachers and advanced Tai Chi students

 

The name of the Master Trainer authorised by Dr Lam to conduct this workshop is listed in the heading.  

 

 

 

Board Certification:

Following successful completion of this course you will be required to register to become a Tai Chi for Health Institute Board certified instructor before teaching the programme (if not already a member).  Annual fee covers Board Certification for all your Tai Chi for Health qualifications.  You will then be listed on the TCHI website.

Tai Chi for Diabetes

 What is Tai Chi for Diabetes?

Tai Chi for Diabetes is a tai chi form, especially designed by Dr Paul Lam with his tai chi associates and a team of medical experts.  Based on Sun and Yang style tai chi, Tai Chi for Diabetes is easy to learn, effective and safe.  It is designed to improve the management of diabetes.

The program will help to increase flexibility and muscle strength, and increase heart/lung activity, align posture, improve balance and integrate the mind and body.

 

 

Reasons to Come

  

  • Tai Chi for Arthritis instructors will learn a new program incorporating a different tai chi style (Yang) for your existing and new students
  • Yang style instructors will learn new perspectives to help improve your tai chi and introduce you to a proven teaching system
  • Beginners can learn this for themselves to help improve their health and harmony
  • To be a part of the Tai Chi for Health international family

 

 

Requirements

Dr Lam strongly recommends that you study the Tai Chi for Diabetes DVD or online lessons as it will help you to gain more from the workshop. 

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 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 Diabetes 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.

 

 

 

About the Creator of Tai Chi for Diabetes

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-recognised 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 workshop

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For more information please conduct the MT organising the workshop.

 

 

For Australia only

If you are currently qualified as an Instructor through the National Martial Arts Instructor Accreditation Scheme, you will 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.

Australian Physiotherapy Association

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

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 (2018 December 2021). 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.
ACSM approved providership of this program does not imply endorsement of the sponsoring organization’s products/services.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

Details

On successful completion of this two day intensive workshop, you will be provided with the necessary skills and knowledge to conduct safe and effective modified tai chi for diabetes classes. Tai Chi for Diabetes is a program specially designed by Dr. Paul Lam in conjunction with a team of medical specialists and tai chi experts. Based on the Sun and Yang style Tai Chi, Tai Chi for Diabetes is easy to learn, effective and safe. It is designed to prevent and improve the control of diabetes. The program will improve health and wellness.

At the conclusion of the workshop

  • Learn how to teach this program safely and effectively
  • Gain knowledge of what is Tai Chi and how it helps people with diabetes
  • Be able to perform the Tai Chi for Diabetes set

Cost

Course Fees  $400

Early Bird fee $380 (Paid in full by 28 February 2017)

If you are already a TCD accredited instructor and would like to update your certificate, you can attend Day 2 (26th March, 2017) for your update. To update costs $200 or $180 early bird (paid in full by 28th February 2017).

Note: Each participant is required to purchase Tai Chi for Diabetes DVD ($29.95) and "Teaching Tai Chi Effectively" by Dr. Paul Lam as a hard copy book ($21.95) or e-book ($9.99). These products are available through Tai Chi Productions in Sydney Ph (02) 9533 6511 or www.taichiproductions.com.

  1. Cheque or money order payable Rani Hughes Pty Ltd 5 Robbs Parade, Northcote 3070
  2. Direct Bank Transfer: BSB: 063157  Account: 1027428.  Please note your name on the transaction record.

Contact

Rani Hughes Ph 0409 164 396 

ranihughes@hotmail.com