Tai Chi for DIabetes and Updates with Becky Rahe
When and Where
| Date: | Nov 14th 2025 |
| Time: | 9am - 5pm |
| Address: | Fort Wayne IN United States |
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Tai Chi for Diabetes
Tai Chi for Diabetes is a tai chi form, specially designed by Dr Paul Lam in conjunction with his team of medical specialists and tai chi experts, to improve the management of diabetes. The program will help to increase flexibility and muscle strength, increase heart/lung activity, align posture, improve balance, and integrate the mind and body. This safe effective program is supported by Diabetes Australia.
Based on the Sun and Yang styles of tai chi, Tai Chi for Diabetes (TCD) is easy to learn, effective, and safe. The program includes warm-up and cool-down exercises, the teaching method, basic knowledge about diabetes, and how to teach this program safely. Qualified participants who complete the course may be accredited by the Tai Chi for Health Institute to teach this exercise program.
Dr Lam created this program with two parts. The Self-Paced Instructor Preparation Package (SIPP) is a self-paced virtual program containing essential material plus instruction in the basic movements to train effective and safe instructors. All you have to do is follow the sequence with Dr Lam’s video guides for every step. Complete the quizzes at the end of each unit to move on, and at completion of the SIPP you may download your Certificate of Completion to send to the Master Trainer in advance of the live, interactive training.
After completion of the SIPP you will be ready for a one or two-day instructor training workshop to be eligible to become a Tai Chi for Health Institute (TCHI) Board Certified instructor). All TCHI Master Trainers around the world can conduct this workshop as listed online at the Tai Chi for Health Institute (tchi.org) website. The listing will indicate whether it is offered on a virtual platform or in person.
This live workshop is very personal. The Master Trainer will work with you to answer your questions, help to improve your tai chi, and ensure you can teach the program safely and effectively.
There will be discussions, practice sessions, and sharing of skills and knowledge, Question and Answer portions, and, most importantly, personal attention. The Master Trainer will give you feedback on what you did well and how you can improve your tai chi and teaching skills. and connect you to the Tai Chi for Health Institute (TCHI), fellow instructors, and Senior Trainers.
Reasons to participate in the Tai Chi for Diabetes training workshop:
- Gain knowledge of tai chi and how it helps people with diabetes
- Be able to perform the Tai Chi for Diabetes set.
- Learn a new program incorporating a different tai chi style (Yang) for your existing and new students
- Yang style instructors will learn new perspectives to help improve your tai chi and introduce you to a proven teaching system
- Beginners can learn this for themselves to help improve their health and harmony
- To be a part of the Tai Chi for Health international family
Who is eligible to attend this training?
Diabetes Educators, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Exercise Physiologists, Certified Allied Health Assistants, Diversional Therapists, Lifestyle Coordinators, Health practitioners, Nurses, Tai Chi teachers and advanced Tai Chi students
The name of the Master Trainer authorized by Dr Lam to conduct this workshop is listed in the heading.
Registration Process
When you register for the live interactive training, you will receive a link to purchase the prerequisite online SIPP course. Normally priced at USD80, your link will allow you to purchase it at a 30% discount for about $56. You must go to Online Courses 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.
This live workshop is very personal. The Master Trainer will work with you to answer your questions and help to improve your tai chi and ensure you can teach the program safely and effectively.
There will be discussions, practice sessions, and sharing of skills and knowledge, Question and Answer portions, and, most importantly, personal attention. The Master Trainer will give you feedback on what you did well and how you can improve your tai chi and teaching skill. and connect you to the Tai Chi for Health Institute (TCHI), fellow instructors, Senior Trainers and offer continual support.
By the Completion of the Workshop, you will:
- Know the Tai Chi for Diabetes set at a deeper level
- Understand how tai chi improves health and relaxation
- Have learned how to teach this program effectively and safely
- Have improved your tai chi skill and knowledge
- Have learned how to attract and retain more students
Board Certification
Following successful completion of this course you will be required to register to become a Tai Chi for Health Institute Board-certified instructor before teaching the program (if not already a member). One annual fee covers Board Certification for all your Tai Chi for Health qualifications. You will then be listed with your certifications on the TCHI website.
Clothing
Wear loose comfortable clothes and flat shoes suitable for exercise.
About the Creator of Tai Chi for Diabetes
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 health, including Living Well with Diabetes by Dr Paul Lam and Pat Phillips, 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 workshop.
Details
This training includes TWO STEPS.
STEP 1 is a Self-Paced Instructor Preparation Package via online lessons. As soon as you register, an invoice will be issued. Once paid, access to SIPP will be sent to you at no additional cost. Please see below for more details.
Once STEP 1: SELF-PACED INSTRUCTOR PREPARATION PACKAGE (SIPP) is completed, you will send the completion Certificate to Alan Clayton alantcmg@gmail.com .
Places are limited. Acceptance is on a first-come, first-served basis.
You can be part of the NEW Self-Paced Program for Tai Chi Diabetes instructors trained by attending this virtual workshop.
The Tai Chi for Diabetes program was created by Dr Paul Lam and his team.
After completion of SIPP (knowledge-based program and online lessons), you will be ready for STEP 2 THE PRACTICAL TRAINING (practical session) - a 1-day instructor training workshop to be eligible to become a Tai Chi for Health Institute (TCHI) Board Certified instructor.
Suitable participants include health and fitness professionals or other similar qualifications and experienced tai chi students.
Resource Materials.
- Tai Chi for Diabetes Handbook *Included
- **You will have access to the STAGE 1 online lessons for 12 months once you register and activate the SIPP, *Included
If you do not have a copy of the Teaching Tai Chi Effectively Book, you may order from Tai Chi Productions or contact Alan or Becky for directions.
- Review the text, especially the chapters on safety, teaching effectively, Stepwise Progressive Teaching Method and Working with Chronic Conditions are part of your preparation.
STEP 2 is the In-Person Practical workshop on November 14, 2025 9 a.m. USA EST with Master Trainer, Becky Rahe.
You must complete STEP 1 Self-Paced Instructor Preparation Package (SIPP) PROGRAM beforehand.
What to Expect:
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We will take frequent breaks
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You must be present for all of the training
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7 Hours of Training
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Post Zoom session(S) may be necessary if requirements are not met fees are applicable
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Certifications will be awarded once all training requirements have been completed
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Upon teaching will make sure to have CPR/First Aid training
Once you are registered, Becky or Alan will send an invoice and once paid a link for STEP 1 SIPP and an invitation to attend Becky's weekly ongoing Tai Chi Zoom Session. This session will help you prepare for the training as well as give you the opportunity to meet and network with other TCHI instructors.
**CURRENT INSTRUCTORS NEEDING TO UPDATE other Tai Chi for Health Programs CONTACT BECKY RAHE FOR INFORMATION taichiblr@gmail.com
Cost
$335 - This is the total fee for the ONE FULL DAY IN PERSON Practical instructor qualification training workshop with Master Trainer, Becky Rahe (7 hours, including breaks). This fee includes access to SIPP (valid for 12 months) and unlimited access to Becky's Weekly Wednesday Evening ZOOM Session. Includes also Tai Chi for Diabetes Handbook
Please let Alan or Becky know if you do not have the Teaching Tai Chi Effectively Book.
Cancellations $100 Fee
No Refunds 2 weeks prior to training
Updates for other TCH Programs $150 for first update, $50 per program after - Each program assignment will be required prior to attending. Contact Becky Rahe for more information taichiBLR@gmail.com
Location
Fort Wayne, IN