Rani Hughes 
Bio
Rani is an occupational therapist (OT) and a master trainer in Dr. Paul Lam’s Tai Chi for Health programs. Although her background as an OT was in falls prevention, tai chi and mindfulness has become her main focus now. Rani's interest in tai chi research led to her involvement with a NHMRC funded tai chi study based at Monash University. As a Master Trainer, Rani has trained hundreds of people to conduct safe and effective modified tai chi classes for people with arthritis, diabetes, balance issues and dementia around the world. She has taught tai chi across Australia, New Zealand, Sth Korea, and in Sri Lanka. Rani has a keen interest to introduce tai chi to a diverse range of people, including football teams, homeless women, teenage mothers, high school/university students, conference delegates and people with addiction problems. She was a founding member of the Tai Chi for Health Institute. Combining the practice of tai chi and mindfulness is a daily inspiration for Rani.
Details
| Country | Australia |
| State / Province / Region | VIC |
| City | Northcote |
| Available to Teach Online | Yes |
Qualifications
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Authorised Master Trainer
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Authorised Master Trainer Qigong for Health
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Authorised Master Trainer Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis
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Authorised Master Trainer Tai Chi for Arthritis
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Authorised Master Trainer Tai Chi for Arthritis 2
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Authorised Master Trainer Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention
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Authorised Master Trainer Tai Chi for Diabetes
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Authorised Master Trainer Tai Chi for Heart Conditions
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Authorised Master Trainer Tai Chi for Memory
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Authorised Master Trainer Tai Chi for Osteoporosis
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Authorised Master Trainer Tai Chi for Rehabilitation
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Certified Qigong for Health Instructor
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Certified Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis Instructor
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Certified Tai Chi for Arthritis 2 Instructor
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Certified Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Instructor
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Certified Tai Chi for Arthritis Instructor
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Certified Tai Chi for Diabetes Instructor
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Certified Tai Chi for Heart Conditions Instructor
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Certified Tai Chi for Memory Instructor
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Certified Tai Chi for Osteoporosis Instructor
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Certified Tai Chi for Rehabilitation Instructor
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Premier Instructor
Instructor Training Workshops
- Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention Instructor Training Workshop with Rani Hughes October 9th 2026
- Zoom: Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention Instructor Training and multiple updates with Rani Hughes October 16th 2026
- Zoom: Tai Chi for Arthritis Part 2 Instructor Training and Updates with Rani Hughes November 20th 2026
Classes
Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays4:00 pm (60 min) (Melbourne time)Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026
Mondays7:00 pm (60 min) (Melbourne time)Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 14, 2026
Tuesdays2:00 pm (60 min)Sep 1, 2026 – Dec 8, 2026
Wednesdays10:30 am (60 min)Aug 26, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026
Wednesdays1:00 pm (60 min)Sep 9, 2026 – Dec 9, 2026
Thursdays10:30 am (60 min)Aug 27, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026
More information
Location
Zoom
Messages
All my classes are recorded and listed on a private Youtube channel. This makes it easy if you miss a session or would like to do the class again. Enrolment fees include the links to these private Youtube channels.
Other
Yang 24 form, Monday 7-8pm via Zoom
Weekday tai chi sessions, each month we chose a different Tai Chi for Health short form and learn and explore it together. People are encouraged to commit to all sessions.
Weekday tai chi sessions, each month we chose a different Tai Chi for Health short form and learn and explore it together. People are encouraged to commit to all sessions.