Tai Chi for Memory with Lorna Nixon & Rani Hughes 1st & 2nd June at Uranquinty, NSW
When and Where
| Date: | 1st - 2nd Jun, 2019 |
| Time: | 9.00am -5.00pm |
| Address: | Uranquinty Community Hall Uranquinty NSW Australia |
Information
Information
Tai Chi for Memory: An Empowering Program for Everyone!
- What is Tai Chi for Memory?
- Reasons to come
- Who Will Benefit?
- Dr Paul Lam
- Preparation
- What To Wear
- Updates
What is Tai Chi for Memory?
Studies have shown tai chi improves memory and brain health. Dr Lam's team merged medical research and traditional Chinese medicine with tai chi to create an easy to learn program. It is especially useful for people with memory loss, Alzheimer's disease, or similar conditions. It is also designed to prevent these conditions.
Caring for people with memory loss is challenging for carers and family; this mind-body program engages everyone for a quality time together. It will improve most aspects of health including balance, immunity and relaxation, and can be practiced and enjoyed by anyone.
- Learn this new program personally from Dr Lam with his colleagues
- Physical and occupational therapists may find it a useful tool for their patients/clients
- Useful tool for caregivers
- Learn how to gently encourage and empower even the most debilitated participants
- Deepen your understanding of tai chi principles
- Almost any can enjoy this unique program, simple but with depth. This is a deeply empowering program, which can be taught to people with different levels of memory loss.
- Tai Chi for Memory can improve and prevent memory loss, as well as helping caregivers and family members.
- Instructors can learn to teach this program to your participants who love any Tai Chi for Health program/s.
Dr Paul Lam, a family physician in Sydney, Australia, is a world leader in the field of tai chi for health improvement. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.gov) recommends his Tai Chi for Arthritis Program. Dr Lam has been studying tai chi for over forty years. He is proficient in different styles and has created several Tai Chi for Health programs that have improved the health of millions of people worldwide.
He is one of the most sought after tai chi teachers having trained thousands of instructors. Dr Lam has written several tai chi books including Teaching Tai Chi Effectively and Tai Chi for Beginners and the 24 Forms. His instructional DVDs are best sellers around the world.
Prepare by working with the Tai Chi for Memory DVD or the Online lessons and the Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book or ebook as much as possible. The DVD/lessons and book are essential requirements for certification for instructor of this program. Materials are available from taichiproductions.com (20% discount for paid participants, discount code to be given at registration.)
Wear loose comfortable clothes and flat shoes suitable for exercise.
Current instructors can request Tai Chi for Health certificate updates with advance notice and submitting an assignment one month prior to the workshop.An administration fee applies and a written assignment must be submitted prior to the workshop.
NB Assignments submitted late incur an admin fee.
Details
Details
Dr Paul Lam's team has merged medical research and traditional Chinese Medicine to create this new, innovative Tai Chi for Memory programme. Anyone can enjoy this calming and deeply empowering programme, simple but with depth. It can be taught to people with different levels of cognitive impairment including memory loss.
At the conclusion of this workshop
- Learn how to teach this programme safely and effectively.
- Gain knowledge of what Tai Chi is and how it helps people with memory loss.
- Be able to perform the Tai Chi for Memory set.
Who is eligible to attend this training?
Suitable participants include Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists, Tai Chi teachers and advanced tai chi students, Nurses, Health professionals (eg doctors), Accredited Exercise Instructors, Certified Allied Health Assistants.
Tai Chi for Health updates:
Current leaders/instructors can request Tai Chi for Health certificate updates with advance notice and submitting an assignment one month prior to the workshop. Cost $40 per programme.
Your trainers:
Rani Hughes is a Melbourne based Occupational Therapist, while Lorna Nixon is a Cootamundra based Physiotherapist. Both are Master Trainers in many of the Tai Chi for Health programmes within the Tai Chi for Health Institute.
Preparation:
Each participant needs to be familiar with the movements in the Tai Chi for Memory programme (DVD available for $29.95) and the textbook "Teaching Tai Chi Effectively" by Dr Paul Lam (available in hard copy $21.95 or e-book $9.95) before coming to the workshop. These products are available from Tai Chi Productions in Sydney Phone: 02 9533 6511 or www.taichiproductions.com
Board Certification:
Following successful completion of the course, you will be required to register to become a Tai Chi for Health Institute Board certified instructor in Tai Chi for Memory before teaching the programme (if not already a member). Annual fee is $25 (Standard Membership) or $45 (Premier Membership) regardless of the number of certificates you have.
Cost
Instructor Certificate $400 (early bird $380 if paid in full by 30th April 2019).
Attendance Certificate $300 (early bird $280 if paid in full by 30 April 2019)
Cancellation subject to $50 administration fee.
Morning and afternoon tea supplied.
Payment Methods:
Direct Bank Transfer: BSB: 082 536 Account No: 29-808-9107
Cheque or Money Order payable to Lorna Nixon, PO Box 62, Stockinbingal. NSW 2725
Location
Uranquinty Community Hall
Uranquinty. NSW
(10 minutes drive from Wagga Wagga)
Accommodation avilable in Wagga Wagga.
Contact
Lorna Nixon Ph: 0427 974 140
Email: lorna.nixon1@gmail.com
