Tai Chi Chi for Heart Conditions: An Empowering Program to Improve and Prevent these Conditions!

• What is Tai Chi for Heart Conditions?             
• Reasons to come
• Who Will Benefit?
• What To Wear
• Updates

What is Tai Chi for Heart Conditions?
Studies have shown tai chi improves most heart conditions. Heart conditions are the number one killer for the Western world, yet most of the conditions are preventable, and can be improved with a healthier lifestyle. Dr Lam's team has incorporated medical research and traditional Chinese medicine into the ancient art of tai chi to create an effective program. It can prevent or improve most heart conditions, as well improve balance, immunity and relaxation.

Reasons to Come

• Learn this new program from one of Dr Lam's authorised Master Trainers
• Learn the extension movements that can fit into any of Dr Lam's Tai Chi for Health programs
• Physical and occupational therapists may find it a useful tool for their patients/clients
• Learn how to gently encourage and empower participants with heart conditions
• Deepen your understanding of tai chi principles
• Useful tool for caregivers

Who Will Benefit?

• Almost anyone 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 heart conditions, or anyone wishing to use it to prevent these conditions, or just as an enjoyable program to improve health and wellness. 
• Instructors can learn to teach this program to your participants with or without heart conditions. 

Registration Process

When you register and pay for the live interactive training, you will receive a link to purchase the prerequisite online 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 25-70 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 it 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. Upon your payment for the live interactive workshop, you will also receive a 20% discount code to purchase the required Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book from taichiproductions.com. The full retail price is $17.95 for the printed version and $9.99 for the electronic version.

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 prior to the workshop.  A fee may apply - check with your Master Trainer.

NB: Assignments submitted late may incur an admin fee.

This Instructor Certification course is comprised of two parts: 

Completing the Tai Chi for Heart Conditions Self-Paced Instructor Preparation Package (SIPP) and reading the Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book PRIOR to the September live interactive 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 training. It is normally $80 USD, but you will receive a 30% off coupon code after your payment for the January workshop is received, significantly reducing the price to about $56.

Attending the live, interactive portion of the training September 11 & 18, 1 pm – 5 pm on Zoom.  During the January workshop, we will review the material from the Tai Chi for Heart Conditions 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. 

A brief “tech check” meeting will be held on September 4, 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm, to be sure you are familiar with using Zoom and can be seen head-to-toe. 

After the September training, each participant will meet with Nina for a one-hour, one-on-one Zoom meeting. This is an opportunity to ask questions and polish your forms. Participants who meet the requirements of the program will receive an instructor certificate. If you have not met the requirements, Nina will work with you to meet them.

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, allows you to 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/

The fee for the Self-Paced Preparation Package portion of the training is $56 after applying the coupon code you will be sent after your registration and payment for the September live, interactive training is 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 live interactive portion of this training is $275, payable by check to Healthy Acadia, P.O. Box 1710, Ellsworth, Maine, 04605 or by credit card. If paying by check, please reference “Sept. 11 & 18 TCHC” on the memo line. If paying by credit card, you can call Nina 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 “Sept. 11 & 18 TCHC” 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/how-to-become-a-certified-tai-chi-instructor-of-dr-paul-lams-programs/

There will be a $50 administration fee for all cancellations. No refunds after August 28, 2025. If you find you cannot participate in the September training, you can move to another of Nina’s TCHC workshops.

Virtual on Zoom.

Nina Zeldin

nina@healthyacadia.org

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