Helga Meyer

Bio

Practising tai chi for about 40 years I have 30 years of teaching experience, first Yang Style and for the last 16 years mainly the Tai Chi for Health Programmes as well as traditional Sun Style. I have been fortunate to learn from amazing teachers all around the world, which includes attending many workshops with Dr Paul Lam in New Zealand and Australia.

In 1993 I started teaching casually, and I am teaching several tai chi groups formally on Waiheke Island continuously since early 2007, when I was contracted to be part of a large New Zealand wide study on falls prevention. We also have several builders and tradesmen in our classes who find tai chi great for strengthening their backs!

Working with children who experience challenges, I found tai chi does wonders increasing self confidence through being non-competitive, and giving them tools to better control their emotions.

I enjoy being a Senior Trainer and to be able to offer Skill Building Workshops for instructors and students around New Zealand.

The Waiheke Island health professionals and community have really embraced tai chi and I am frequently called upon to give talks or demonstrations and introductory classes at various events.

The great thing about tai chi is that there is always more to learn and to deepen one's understanding, and I am looking forward to many more years on this journey.

I have definitely found my home in the Tai Chi for Health Community!

I am qualified to teach Tai Chi for Arthritis, Kidz, Energy, Osteoporosis, Diabetes, Rehabilitation, Falls Prevention, Energy, Memory, Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis, and I also teach Sun 73, Yang Style and Pushing Hands and Qi Gong.

Contact

Phone 027 302 3003
Country New Zealand
State / Province / Region Auckland
City Auckland - Waiheke Island
Available to Teach Online Yes

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Qualifications

  • Certified Tai Chi for Arthritis Instructor
  • Certified Tai Chi for Osteoporosis Instructor
  • Certified Tai Chi for Kidz Instructor
  • Certified Tai Chi for Diabetes Instructor
  • Senior Trainer
  • Certified Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis Instructor
  • Certified Tai Chi for Energy Instructor
  • Certified Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention Instructor
  • Certified Tai Chi for Rehabilitation Instructor
  • Certified Tai Chi for Arthritis 2 Instructor
  • Certified Tai Chi for Memory Instructor
  • Certified Tai Chi for Life Instructor
  • Premier Instructor

Info

Class Information

On Waiheke Island I teach long standing classes. Due to frequent travel, please get in contact before showing up.

Location

Waiheke Island, a 45 minute ferry ride from Auckland. Gold card holders travel for free and we sometimes have people from Auckland join.

Messages

Our classes are very inclusive, beginners are always welcome and everybody is friendly. We all work together and learn from each other, while having fun at the same time.

Other

In addition to the regular classes I have worked with special needs children and teenagers using TCE and TCK, and often give private one-to-one instruction as requested.

For the last three years I am working privately with somebody who has Parkinson\\\'s, which this person finds very beneficial.

I am available for TCH Skill Building Workshops for instructors/students, happy to travel.

I am comfortable with public speaking and ready to give talks about tai chi, as well as demonstrations or introductory classes in a wider context.

Upcoming Workshops

No upcoming workshops.