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Tai Chi for Diabetes

Tai Chi for Diabetes is a tai chi form, specially designed by Dr Paul Lam in conjunction with his team of medical specialists and tai chi experts, to improve the management of diabetes. The program will help to increase flexibility and muscle strength, increase heart/lung activity, align posture, improve balance, and integrate the mind and body. This safe effective program is supported by Diabetes Australia.

Based on the Sun and Yang styles of tai chi, Tai Chi for Diabetes (TCD) is easy to learn, effective, and safe. The program includes warm-up and cool-down exercises, the teaching method, basic knowledge about diabetes, and how to teach this program safely. Qualified participants who complete the course may be accredited by the Tai Chi for Health Institute to teach this exercise program.

Dr Lam created this program with two parts. 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 may download your Certificate of Completion to send to the Master Trainer in advance of the live, interactive training.

After completion of the SIPP you will be ready for a one or two-day 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.

This 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 attention. The Master Trainer will give you feedback on what you did well and how you can improve your tai chi and teaching skills.  and connect you to the Tai Chi for Health Institute (TCHI), fellow instructors, and Senior Trainers.

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.
• 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

Who is eligible to attend this training?

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

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

Registration Process

When you register for the live interactive training, you will receive a link to purchase the prerequisite online SIPP course. Normally priced at USD80, your link will allow you to purchase it at a 30% discount for about $56. You must go to Online Courses 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.

This live workshop is very personal. The Master Trainer will work with you to answer your questions and 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 attention. The Master Trainer will give you feedback on what you did well and how you can improve your tai chi and teaching skill.  and connect you to the Tai Chi for Health Institute (TCHI), fellow instructors, Senior Trainers and offer continual support.

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

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 program (if not already a member). One annual fee covers Board Certification for all your Tai Chi for Health qualifications. You will then be listed with your certifications on the TCHI website.

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-recognized teacher, and the author of several books on tai chi and health, including Living Well with Diabetes by Dr Paul Lam and Pat Phillips, 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.

This Instructor Certification course is comprised of two parts: 

• Completing the Tai Chi for Diabetes Self-Paced Instructor Preparation Package (SIPP) and reading the Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book PRIOR to the September live interactive workshop. You will enjoy this valuable resource to prepare for the workshop, as well as to support your teaching in your first year. 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 workshop. It is normally $80 USD, but you will receive a 30% off coupon code after your payment for the workshop is received, significantly reducing the price to about $56.
• Attending the live, interactive portion of the training September 11, 10am – 6pm ET on Zoom.  During the workshop, we will review the material from the SIPP, including all the movements.  To become certified at the end of the training, participants will need to show they are able to perform the set of movements from memory. A brief “tech check” meeting will be held on September 2, 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm ET, to be sure you are familiar using Zoom and can be seen head-to-toe. 

Following the training, those meeting the standard for instructor qualification will be invited to join the Tai Chi for Health Institute. Your membership provides the certificate of training completion, the license to teach this program, allows you to list your classes on TCHI.org, and many other benefits. Click here to learn more: https://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/faq-for-becoming-a-board-certified-instructor/

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 September workshop is received.  If you pay 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 full retail price of the Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book is $9.99 for the electronic version, and $17.95 + shipping for the print version. You will receive a 20% discount code to purchase the book after your payment for the August workshop is received.

The fee for the August workshop is $250, payable by check to Healthy Acadia, P.O. Box 1710, Ellsworth, Maine, 04605 or by credit card. If paying by check, please reference “Sept. 11 TCD” on the memo line. If paying by credit card, you can call Nina Zeldin at 207-667-7676 (office) or 207-664-1630 or use this link:bit.ly/TaiChiTrainingPayments. If you use the link, please write “Sept. 11 TCD” in the “Payment for” box. 

There will be a $50 administration fee for all workshop cancellations. No refunds after August 28, 2026

 No refunds for preparatory materials.  

Virtual on Zoom

Nina Zeldin

nina@healthyacadia.org

207-667-7676 (office) or 207-664-1630 (cell)