Zoom - Tai Chi for Arthritis Part 2 Instructor Certification Workshop and Update with Ileina Ferrier

Tai Chi for Arthritis 2

What is Tai Chi for Arthritis 2?

Dr. Paul Lam and his team of medical and tai chi experts designed the Tai Chi for Arthritis program to be safe and effective for people with arthritis; it also provides health benefits and can improve almost anyone’s quality of life.

Millions of people around the world have gained health benefits from the TCA program. Many scientific studies have shown that the TCA program relieves pain, improves quality of life and makes people feel better. Studies also shown the program prevent falls; that is why the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.gov) recommends it for this purpose. It is supported by many Arthritis Foundations including the USA, Australia and UK.

TCA has twelve moves, and many people told Dr Lam they wanted a longer set to enhance their practice. Dr Lam has carefully selected a further 9 forms to add to the original TCA to create a more exciting set. Containing more sophisticated moves and subtle changes in direction, TCA2 is an ideal tool for beginners looking to expand their repertoire and develop their knowledge of the tai chi principles, and to gain more health benefits.

TCA2 is now an instructor qualifying workshop; check your insurance to make sure you are covered to teach the set without Board Certification.  Dr Lam strongly recommends everyone to learn this more challenging set.

Reasons to Come

Become eligible to be Board Certified for TCA2

Improve your TCA set

Learn more depth of the tai chi principles

Develop your tai chi in a positive, enjoyable and interactive environment

Learn a more exciting and challenging set

Gain more material to share with your participants

Requirements

Anyone is welcome to attend, but in order to get the most from the workshop participants need to be able to perform the set form memory. Non-instructors are welcome as this workshop is designed to enhance your knowledge and skills. 

By the Completion of the Workshop you will:

Know the Tai Chi for Arthritis set at a deeper level

Understand how tai chi improves health and relaxation

Have improved your tai chi skill and knowledge

All participants will receive a "has completed" or "attendance" certificate

Clothing

Wear loose comfortable clothes and flat shoes suitable for exercise.

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. You will need to complete a written assignment before the workshop, and an administration fee applies.

What is required?

    - Certification in TCA/FP. (Please supply a copy of your certificate.)

    - Review of "TCA2 DVD" or online lessons.

     - Review of materials and practice (including teaching practice). Dr. Lam's book "Teaching Tai Chi Effectively" is a required text. It may be purchased at www.taichiproductions.com, or Amazon. 

     - CPR & First Aid certification

If updating your current TCA/TCAFP/TCA2 certifications, please provide a copy of your most recent certificates.

What is expected of me at the workshop?

     - Practice and Demonstration of tai chi forms, along with warm-ups & cool-downs from memory

     - Demonstration and understanding of the Stepwise Progressive Teaching Method from memory

     - Understanding of safety protocols - Chapter 4 of "Teaching Tai Chi Effectively"

     - Understanding of requirements of TCHI-certified instructors, including our Code of Ethics (https://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/instructors/code-of-ethics/)

     - Camaraderie with fellow instructors, sharing ideas and a great time together

Certification is not automatic, but is dependent upon your preparation (SIPP, practice/demonstration of tai chi forms warmups & cool downs, ability to demonstrate Stepwise Progressive Teaching Method, knowledge of safety protocols (Chapter 4 of Teaching Tai Chi Effectively), etc.).Location

Workshop fee for updates is $200. TCA2 Instructor Workshop is two 4 1/2 hour days, April 25 and April 29 from 12p - 4:30p.

These are the study materials you are expected to purchase using the 20% discount given to you after you register and receive our Welcome Letter: 

• The TCA2 DVD or TCA online lessons (Full retail cost= $24.95 + shipping for DVD, or $20 per month for online lessons)
• The Teaching Tai Chi Effectively Book (Full retail cost= $17.95 + shipping for the print version, or $9.99 for the electronic version)

These items can be ordered at  https://us.taichiproductions.com/

Once registered, you will receive a Welcome Letter and Invoice. You may pay via personal check, Venmo or Zelle. If you need a different method of payment, please contact Ileina Ferrier at the email address below. 

Anywhere where you receive good audio reception and video reception. We encourage you to use your desktop. Cellphones are not considered acceptable for this workshop.

This is a virtual workshop using the Zoom platform. Please download Zoom (you may use the free version). If you haven't used this platform before, Zoom provides videos to help you learn how it works. This is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Find a space in your home suitable for practice, and experiment with Zoom so you learn how to stay within the frame. I will need to see you head to toe. I recommend using painter's tape on the floor to outline the area you will need to stay within. If available, I recommend using an HDMI connection to a larger screen or television so you have a larger image.

You can also check out the following YouTube videos from Dr. Lam and Becky Rahe for important Zoom Tech information:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jE2FjM1jlKI and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PW-0O_HdSjk&t=8s.

Ileina Ferrier, Master Trainer - taichialoha@gmail.com

Shirley Haun, Registrar - taichiRus@gmail.com

Donna Mcfadden, Registrar, VA - macmac5@comcast.net

Corinne Ono, Registrar, Hawaii - cyono@hawaii.rr.com