Tai Chi for Health Programs
Tai Chi for Health is for everyone!
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Tai Chi for Health programs are accessible for just about anyone. They are easy-to-learn, safe and effective for health. Dr Paul Lam and a team of tai chi and medical experts have created these programs by combining authentic traditional tai chi, up-to-date medical knowledge and effective teaching methods. The programs are designed to empower people to improve health and wellness. They are shown by studies to be safe and effective. That is why the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (www.cdc.gov) and arthritis foundations around the world recommend one or more of the Tai Chi for Health programs.
You might ask, “Why create different programs? Couldn’t we just use TCA for all conditions?” Yes, you could, as TCA would be safe and effective for most chronic conditions. However, there are several reasons why we created different programs. It is like a tailor-made shirt; while a large shirt would fit most people, one that’s tailor-made fits better. Thus, each program has its special feature. For example, TCA is focused on healing; plus, the tai chi forms, within this program, were specifically chosen to be safe—while effective—for people with arthritis. Therefore, this safe, healing focus also suits a group of conditions with challenges similar to those of arthritis. Tai Chi for Diabetes (TCD), on the other hand, focuses on a gentle, progressive increment of physical exertion. This gentle progression minimises the possibility of hypoglycaemia—a side effect that people with diabetes might encounter when they start new exercises. TCD also employs acupuncture points (energy points) for diabetics, based on traditional Chinese medicine.
Another advantage of having different programs is to provide you with choices and diversity of tai chi sets.
Important Note: To ensure the quality and ethical standards of our programs, Dr Paul Lam Tai Chi for Health Institute has listed all its authorized Master Trainers, Senior Trainers, as well as Instructors trained and certified by them on its website. For any enquiries, please contact us at service@tchi.org.
The List of Tai Chi for Health Programs:
- Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention – A safe and easy-to-learn program proven to relieve pain and improve health and balance. It is recommended by the CDC (US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), National Council on Aging (NCOA), and by Arthritis foundations and health departments all over the world. Read more here. Available as DVD and Online Tai Chi Lessons.
- Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis – This modified seated version of Tai Chi for Arthritis can be enjoyed by anyone wishing to practice Tai Chi sitting down. People with almost any chronic condition can learn to improve their health and mobility.
- Tai Chi for Arthritis 2 – This more challenging sequel to Tai Chi for Arthritis will improve your coordination and Tai Chi skill. It is ideal for those who have completed the original program and are looking for a more challenging course.
- Tai Chi for Diabetes is designed to help prevent and improve the management of diabetes. This program has helped many people with and without diabetes gain better health, improve balance, immunity, relaxation and quality of life. This empowering program is supported by Diabetes Australia.
- Tai Chi for Osteoporosis is designed to slow down bone loss, build strength, improve balance and quality of life, and is supported by Osteoporosis Australia.
- Tai Chi for Energy is comprised of two different tai chi styles, Chen and Sun, that have have complementary internal energy. This combination creates a unique synergy that gives you more energy than the sum of two styles and will improve your health and wellness, and ability to manage stress.
- Tai Chi for Energy 2 – Get twice the energy with this challenging sequel to Tai Chi for Energy. Explore the mysterious spiral force (Chan Suu Jing) and develop the synergy of both styles to deliver unbelievable power and vitality.
- Tai Chi for Beginners – Begin your journey to better health and enjoyment of tai chi with Six Easy Steps with Dr Paul Lam. Tai Chi is clinically proven to be one of the most effective exercises to improve health, fitness and relaxation. Tai Chi consists of fluid, gentle and relaxed movements suitable for anyone and can be practiced almost anywhere.
- Tai Chi for Rehabilitation is an ideal program to aid recovery from ill health. Dr Paul Lam has combined his medical and tai chi expertise to create a very effective therapeutic tool. Almost anyone can learn this program to help recover from conditions including stroke, heart disease, injury, surgical procedure, or tiredness and stress. Tai Chi for Rehabilitation will improve health and wellness after recovery.
- Tai Chi for Memory – Studies have shown tai chi improves memory and brain health. Tai Chi for Memory is an easy mind-body program especially useful for people with memory loss, Alzheimer’s, or similar conditions. It is also designed to prevent these conditions
- Tai Chi for Heart Conditions – Tai chi is shown by medical studies to improve most health conditions. This empowering program can prevent or improve most heart conditions, as well as improve balance, immunity and relaxation.
- Tai Chi for Life is an easy and enjoyable activity with gentle exercises for seniors and beginners to improve balance, strength and health.
- Qigong for Health – Learn the ancient Chinese art of Qigong and generate more internal energy for your vitality and health in this series of 5 lessons. It includes breathing exercises especially beneficial for relaxation. As tai chi is a form of qigong, this program will benefit tai chi practitioners and teachers.
- Tai Chi 4 Kidz (Tai Chi for Kids) is a fun activity to develop children’s concentration and coordination. This specially-designed tai chi program emphasizes the fun element while developing their attention, incorporating imagery and games to appeal to kids.
- Tai Chi at Work shows the secrets to managing work stress and turning it into a source of strength. Learn how the ancient wisdom of ancient tai chi principles can apply in today’s workplace in this innovative program.
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