Tai Chi for Osteoporsis Update Training workshop on Zoom with Rani Hughes
When and Where
| Date: | May 30th 2025 |
| Time: | 9.00-5.00pm |
| Address: | Zoom - Melbourne based times Melbourne Australia |
Information
Information
Tai Chi for Osteoporosis
Tai Chi for Osteoporosis (TCO) was specially designed by Dr Paul Lam in conjunction with his tai chi associates and a team of medical experts. It helps to improve balance and prevent the risk of falls. The program will also improve posture, muscle strength, relaxation, fitness, and health. Based on Sun and Yang styles of tai chi, Tai Chi for Osteoporosis is easy to learn, effective, and safe. It includes some gentle weight-bearing movements that are beneficial for bone strength. It also incorporates breathing exercises and stepping in four directions. Qualified participants who successfully complete the course may be accredited by the Tai Chi for Health Institute to teach this program.
Reasons to Come
- Enjoy learning at your own pace and the personal training to become eligible to be an instructor of this program
- Learn how to teach this program effectively and safely to people with or without osteoporosis
- Discover how tai chi improves health
- Gain essential knowledge about osteoporosis and exercise
- Sample Yang style tai chi
- Improve your level of tai chi in a positive, enjoyable and interactive environment
- To work with one of Dr Lam’s Authorized Master Trainers
- To improve your health
- To improve your balance
- To learn how to set up classes.
Requirements
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 instructor
- Other similar professionals
By the Completion of the Workshop you will:
- Know the Tai Chi for Osteoporosis set at a deeper level
- Understand how tai chi works for Osteoporosis
- Have learned how to teach this program effectively and safely.
- Have learned Dr Lam’s Stepwise Progressive Teaching Method
- Apply for either an instructor’s or an attendance certificate
Clothing
Wear loose comfortable clothes and flat shoes suitable for exercise.
From the Experts
“Osteoporosis Australia supports the Tai Chi for Osteoporosis program designed by Dr Paul Lam”
Judy Stenmark, CEO, Osteoporosis Australia
“Tai Chi may help people with Osteoporosis to improve their muscular strength, coordination and balance”
Professor Marcus Seibel, Endocrinologist, Concord Hospital
“Tai chi is a fabulous exercise for older adults as it fulfils many of the outcomes we wish to achieve”
Professor Shona Bass, Population Health, Deakin University
Dr Paul Lam
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 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 workshops.
NB: The name of the Master Trainer authorized by Dr Lam to conduct this workshop is displayed on the workshop location and details page.
Tai Chi for Health Program Updates
At this workshop, instructors have an opportunity to update their other Tai Chi for Health certifications.
For more information please contact the MT holding the workshop.
Details
Your trainer: Rani Hughes is a Master Trainer for the Tai Chi for Health Institute and an Occupational Therapist. She has devoted 25 years to learning Tai Chi from world-leading Tai Chi and Qi Gong Masters, including Professor Lun Wong, Dr Paul Lam, Master Liu Deming, and Madam Chen. She has trained hundreds of people worldwide to practice and teach Tai Chi and Qigong.
Board Certification: Following successful completion of this workshop, 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). The annual fee is $40 (Standard Membership) or $70 (Premier Membership) and covers Board Certification for all of your Tai Chi for Health qualifications. You will then be listed on the TCHI website.
Cost
A Tax Invoice with payment details will be prepared once registered or please contact Rani to discuss.
Cancellation fee: $140 receive prior to 16 May. No refund after this date.
Location
Zoom, Melbourne based time.
Contact
Rani Hughes
E: ranihughes@hotmail.com
P: 0409164396