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.

Reasons to Come

• 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
• Be the first group of certified instructors for this program

Who Will Benefit?

• 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

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.

Preparation

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.) 

What To Wear

Wear loose comfortable clothes and flat shoes suitable for exercise. 

Updates

Current instructors can request Tai Chi for Health certificate updates with advance notice and submitting an assignment one month prior to the workshop.

A fee applies, please consult with the organiser.
NB Assignments submitted late incur an admin fee.

Download the brochure here

Book online at Dr Lam's secure booking site

Early Bird Discount If Book Before 1 April 2019

• $440 for instructors or $390 for attendance + lunch and service $90 for 2 days
• Attend both Enhancing 24 Forms and TCM and receive an additional $50 discount. Instead of $660 pay $610 for instructor training, for attendance instead of $610 pay $560 + lunch and service for 3 days. If attending both workshops, Book first for Enhancing Yang 24 Forms on 12 July, a discount code will be sent to you with your confirmation email to receive $50 discount on this workshop.
• Fee includes morning and afternoon tea and certificate
• NB:   The hotel requires all participants to pay $45 per day for lunch and service
• Accommodation:  Please book with hotel (02) 4224 3111, mention Dr Lam's tai chi workshop for the special discount rate.  There are many other types of accommodation available in the area.

Fees from 1 April 2019

• $480 for instructors or $430 for attendance + lunch and service $90 for 2 days
• Attend both Enhancing 24 Forms and TCM and receive a $50 discount. Instead of $720 pay $670 for instructor training, for attendance instead of $670 pay $620 + lunch and service for 3 days. If attending both workshops, Book first for Enhancing Yang 24 Forms on 12 July, a discount code will be sent to you with your confirmation email to receive $50 discount on this workshop.
• Fee includes morning and afternoon tea and certificate
• NB:   The hotel requires all participants to pay $45 per day for lunch and service

Accommodation:  Please book with hotel (02) 4224 3111, mention Dr Lam's tai chi workshop for the special discount rate.  There are many other types of accommodation available in the area.

Cancellations before 1 June 2019 incur a $50 administation fee.

Closing date  20 June 2019

No cancellations after 1 July 2019.

Pacific Conference Room of the

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach (4 Star)

2-14 Cliff Road

North Wollongong  NSW  2520

Dianne at 02 9533 6511

workshops@taichiproductions.com