Tai Chi for Life Instructor Training with Pat Lawson and Nina Zeldin

Information

What is Tai Chi for Life?

Tai Chi for Life is an innovative and easy-to-learn program incorporating dancing and fun, designed for beginners and seniors to improve balance and strength. Tai Chi for Life incorporates Dr Lam’s forty years' experience in tai chi, medicine and positive psychology into a fun program focusing on flow. It is an easy and fun program to simply enjoy tai chi movements! 

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.

Reasons to come

• To enjoy working with Doctor Lam's authorised Master Trainer
• To learn how to gently encourage and empower even the most debilitated participants
• To deepen your understanding of tai chi principles
• To meet like-minded colleagues and share their enthusiasm
• To learn an easy and fun program to share with your participants
• This can be a useful tool for physical therapists and their clients

Who can Attend?

Anyone with or without prior tai chi experience can attend this workshop. However, preparation is mandatory.            

Registration Process

When you register and pay for the live interactive training, you will receive a link to purchase the prerequisite online Self-Paced Instructor Preparation Package (SIPP) course. Normally priced at USD 80, your link will allow you to purchase it at a discount of 30%. You must go to Online Tai Chi Workshops and purchase this separately from paying your course fee to the Master Trainer. It must be completed before the live interactive training. Allow 25-30 hours, on your schedule, and forward the Certificate of Completion to the trainer to qualify you for participation in the live interactive workshop. Do enroll ASAP because you must complete SIPP before participating in the live interactive portion. You will have access to the online SIPP material for one year, and you will find it a great support to your teaching skills. You will also receive a 20% discount code to purchase the required Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book from taichiproductions.com.

By the Completion of the Workshop, you will:

• Know the Tai Chi for Life set at a deeper level
• Understand how tai chi improves health and relaxation and helps prevent falls
• Have learned how to teach this program effectively and safely
• Have improved your tai chi skills and knowledge
• Have learned how to attract and retain more students

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. Let the Master Trainer know in advance that you are interested in updates. Additional fees apply.

For more information, please click here

Details

This Instructor Certification course is comprised of two parts: 

Completing the new Tai Chi for Life Self-Paced Instructor Preparation Package (SIPP) course and reading the Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book PRIOR to the September in-person workshop. You will enjoy this valuable resource to prepare for the September workshop, as well as to support your teaching in your first year. You will have access to the materials for 365 days.  The SIPP package must be purchased by you separately, well in advance of the September in-person training. It is normally $80 USD, but you will receive a 30% off coupon code after your payment for the July in-person workshop is received, significantly reducing the price to about $56.

Attending the in-person, interactive workshop Saturday, September 6, 9am – 5pm at Healthy Acadia, 77 Beechland Road, Ellsworth, Maine.  During the September workshop, we will review the material from the Tai Chi for Life SIPP, including all the movements.  To become certified at the end of the training, participants will need to show they are able to perform the set of movements from memory. Your preparation helps assure you become certified at the end of the training. Those who are not well prepared may require additional practice and meeting(s) with the Master Trainer(s) to meet the standard for certification.

Following the training, those meeting the standard for instructor qualification will be invited to join the Tai Chi for Health Institute. Your membership provides the license to teach this program, list your classes on TCHI.org, and many other benefits. Click here to learn more: https://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/faq-for-becoming-a-board-certified-instructor/

For non-instructors, you will get the most out of the workshop if you learn the movements of the set using the Tai Chi for Life DVD or Online lessons and reading the Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book.

If you have further questions, please check our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

To become a certified instructor in the Tai Chi for Life program:

The fee for the Self-Paced Preparation Package (SIPP) portion of the training is $56 after applying the coupon code you will be sent after your registration and payment for the September in-person training are received.  If you pay prior to registering, the fee will be $80. It is best to register for the course and use the coupon code, as refunds will not be processed later. This purchase will be made online via the link you will receive.

The full retail price of the Teaching Tai Effectively book is $9.99 for the electronic version, and $17.95 + shipping for the print version. You will receive a 20% discount code to purchase the book after your payment for the July workshop is received.

The fee for the September workshop is $250, payable by check to Healthy Acadia, P.O. Box 1710, Ellsworth, Maine, 04605 or by credit card. If paying by check, please reference “September TCL” on the memo line. If paying by credit card, you can call Nina Zeldin at 207-667-7676 (office) or 479-1206 (cell), or use this link: https://www.healthyacadia.org/pay. If you use the link, please write “September TCL” in the “Payment for” box. 

Early bird workshop fee: $175 if you register before June 6th  

Special early bird offer: Register before June 6th for the September 6th Tai Chi for Life AND the September 7th Tai Chi for Osteoporosis Workshops and pay only $300 ($150 per program).

Following the training, those meeting the standard for instructor qualification will be invited to join the Tai Chi for Health Institute. Annual membership is $27 USD. Your membership provides the license to teach this program, list your classes on TCHI.org, and many other benefits. Click here to learn more: https://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/faq-for-becoming-a-board-certified-instructor/

To attend just for fun, and improve your tai chi knowledge and skills: 

After your payment for the September workshop is received, you will be sent a 20% discount code to purchase the Tai Chi for Heart Life DVD or online lessons, and the Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book. The DVD’s full retail cost is $24.95. A subscription to the TCHC lessons is $20 per month or $99 for one year.

To update TCHI programs: 

Current instructors attending this Tai Chi for Life workshop can also request to update their TCHI certifications in other programs during the training. Update fees for paid workshop participants are $50 for each program. Please note which programs you want to update when you register, and you will be sent the assignment(s) you will need to complete prior to the September workshop.  For those attending ONLY for Update, the fee is $200 for the first program and $50 for each additional program.

Fees are payable by check to Healthy Acadia, P.O. Box 1710, Ellsworth, Maine, 04605 or by credit card. If paying by check, please reference “September TCL or September TCL & TCO” on the memo line. If paying by credit card, you can call Nina Zeldin at 207-667-7676 (office) or 479-1206 (cell), or use this link: https://www.healthyacadia.org/pay. If you use the link, please write “September TCL or September TCL & TCO” in the “Payment for” box. 

Following the training, those meeting the standard for instructor qualification will be invited to join the Tai Chi for Health Institute. Annual membership is $27 USD. Your membership provides the license to teach this program, list your classes on TCHI.org, and many other benefits. Click here to learn more: https://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/faq-for-becoming-a-board-certified-instructor/f

There will be a $50 administration fee for all workshop cancellations. No refunds after August 15, 2025.

 No refunds for preparatory materials. 

Healthy Acadia

77 Beechland Road

Ellsworth, Maine 04605

Nina Zeldin

nina@healthyacadia.org

207-667-7676 (office) or 207-479-1206 (cell)