Tai Chi For Rehabilitation with Brenda Hum

Tai Chi for Rehabilitation

 

What is tai chi?

Tai chi originated in ancient China; it improves health and wellness and is practiced throughout the world. There are many forms of tai chi with significant differences to each other. Each form and style has its own special features. Tai Chi for Rehabilitation is designed so that almost anyone can learn it easily.

 

 

What is Tai Chi for Rehabilitation?

This program consists of three different tai chi styles.  Chen style tai chi is vigorous and sophisticated, containing fast and slow movements along with powerful spiral force.  Sun style includes a unique qigong (life energy) along with agile steps.  Yang has graceful and slow movements which promote health.

Tai Chi for Energy has been extremely popular and Dr Lam was inspired to create this prequel as a gentle introduction to Chen Style, making the trilogy a complete package for people of any physical ability.

This relaxing set can be done lying, sitting or standing and will help develop your knowledge and inner power of tai chi.

 

Who will benefit?

 

Anyone can benefit from coming to this workshop.  You will enjoy learning this short but beautiful set of tai chi with three powerful styles.  With regular practice, you will gain inner strength, stronger muscles, and stronger Qi relatively quickly.  You will be able to develop complexity and stronger Jing (force) from learning this program.

 

Tai Chi for Rehabilitation is especially useful for physical therapists and those who teach participants with chronic conditions. You can be certified to teach this program if you meet the requirements.

 

 

Reasons to Come

 

• Learn an relaxing tai chi program that is suitable for a wide range of people
• Be certified to teach (if you meet the requirements)
• Learn how to teach tai chi effectively
• Improve your understanding of essential tai chi principles
• Enjoy exploring the inner meaning and gaining deeper insights into tai chi
• Discover the Sun style's inner energy
• Understand the mysterious spiral (Chan suu jing) force

 

 

 

Requirements

 

Anyone is welcome to attend, but in order  

to be eligible to be certified as an instructor, please check

the recommended qualifications listed below.                            

                                 

  

• Physical therapists or physiotherapists
• Tai chi teachers or advanced students
• Exercise instructors
• Other similar professionals

 

Participants will receive either an attendance or instructor/leader’s certificate.

 

 

 

 

Clothing

 

Wear loose comfortable clothes and flat shoes suitable for exercise.

 

 

The Creator of the Program

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-recognised 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.

 

N.B.  The name of the authorised Master Trainer who will be conducting this program is listed on the Master Trainer’s Workshop Calendar.

 

Tai Chi for Health Program Updates

 

At this workshop instructors have an opportunity to update their other Tai Chi for Health certifications.  For more information about updates contact the Master Trainer taking the course.

 

If you would like to update any of the Tai Chi for Health Programs, a fee applies to each certification.  

 

Prior notice must be given at time of registration as documentation is required to be completed and handed in at the workshop.  If you have any queries, please contact your local organiser.

 

 

For Australia only

If you are currently qualified as an Instructor through the National Martial Arts Instructor Accreditation Scheme, you will be qualified as a Tai Chi for Health Instructor upon successful completion of the program. All other persons will be qualified as Leaders of the program.

 

Australian Physiotherapy Association

This course is accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Association.  For more details please contact the organiser. 

 

For USA only - Optional Continuing Education Hours Available

The American College of Sports Medicine’s Professional Education Committee certifies that “Tai Chi
for Health Institute” meets the criteria for official ACSM Approved Provider status from (2021 –
December 2024).
Approved Providers and their content reflect the concepts of their respective organizations and do
not necessarily represent the positions or policies of ACSM. Providership #701292
As a Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), the Kansas Physical Therapy
Association has approved the Tai Chi for Health Institute to provide continuing education contact
hours to Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants. (CEUL073011)
The Indiana Professional Licensing Agency has approved the Tai Chi for Health Institute, c/o The
Home Gym, Inc. to provide continuing education contact hours to Occupational Therapists and
Occupational Therapist Assistants. (98000561A) 

 

 

 

 

There are two parts to the Tai Chi for Rehabilitation instructor training.

The Self-paced Instructor Preparation Package (SIPP) and a one-day in-person workshop with me.

After you register for the TCR Instructor Training workshop on the tchi.org website, I will give you instructions on how to prepare for the workshop by purchasing SIPP-TCR from www.onlinetaichiworkshops.com - US $80 and send you a code for a 30% discount on this cost. You must complete the Self-paced Instructor Preparation Package for Tai Chi Rehabilitation (SIPP-TCR). You need to allow enough time before the workshop with me to complete the TCR SIPP program. Once you have completed the TCR SIPP program, email me a copy of the final certificate at bghum@internode.on.net. This comprehensive package contains essential material to be a safe and effective tai chi instructor for Tai Chi for Rehabilitation. To prepare, please practice using the included video lessons. Additional webinar videos are included to enhance your tai chi development.

You will have access to the Tai Chi for  Rehabilitation SIPP for 3 years.

Pre-workshop requirements:
Dr Paul Lam's " Teaching Tai Chi Effectively" book is compulsory reading before the course. You are also expected to work through Tai Chi for Rehabilitation SIPP before the workshop. The book can be obtained either by ringing Tai Chi Productions on 02 9533 6511 or from the Tai Chi Productions website: www.taichiproductions.com. The e-book is available via the website.

The one-day Live Interactive Training Workshop with me:
During this one-day live instructor training workshop, we will review the SIPP-TCR material, including all movements. Participants are expected to be able to perform the sequence of movements from memory, so follow along with Dr Lam on the SIPP-TCR sessions and practice each section until you can perform the movements from memory before moving on to the next section. Your preparation helps ensure you become certified at the end of the training.

Following the training with me, if you meet the standard for Instructor Qualification, you will be invited to join the Tai Chi for Health Institute. Your membership will provide your Instructor Certification to teach this form. TCHI membership fee is now every two years. Standard Membership is $99, and Premier Membership is $169. The 2-year membership fee covers Board certification for all your TCHI programs and access to your certificates. You can then be listed on the website.

The Live Interactive Training Workshop (one-day) with me:

Saturday, July 25, 2026: Course Fee $220

Early-bird payment of $200 due in full by Friday, July 17, 2026.

Registration deadline Monday, 21st  2026

Updates $45 per extra Update – maximum $90 Payment details

A Tax Invoice with payment details for my Live Interactive Workshop will be prepared once you have registered for the workshop on tchi.org.

SACOSS Building

Marjorie Black House

47 King William Road Unley SA 5061

Parking in on Young Street.

 

Brenda Hum 

Email:bghum@internode.on.net

Mobile: 0413022246

Venue information.

Senior Trainer Cheryl Martin.

Email: cmart@senet.com.au

Mobile: 0420480889