Tai Chi for Diabetes, Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention, Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis, Multi Updates with Helga Meyer

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.

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.

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.

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) 

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.

This workshop is presented by MT Helga Meyer. To register or for more information, please email    helga.taichi@gmail.com

Tai Chi for Diabetes

Dr Paul Lam, a retired family physician and tai chi master, led a team of tai chi and medical specialists to create this program. The special feature of Tai Chi for Diabetes is that it is easy to learn and is designed to prevent and improve diabetes control. The program will help minimise the risk of diabetes-related complications by improving heart/lung function, muscular strength, flexibility, balance, and reducing stress.

For people with or without diabetes, Tai Chi for Diabetes is a good way to start your journey to better health.  It is an enjoyable and safe set of forms that delivers many health benefits.

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention, and Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis, and Multiple Updates

MT Helga Meyer, with and being mentored by MT Chris Hattle

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Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention

Dr. Paul Lam and his team of medical and tai chi experts designed this program to be safe and effective for people who are at increased risk of falling. It will also provide health benefits and improve the quality of life for almost anyone. More than 30 medical studies have shown its efficacy, and millions of people around the world have gained health benefits. This is why the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.gov), government agencies, and arthritis foundations around the world support it. Tai chi has been shown to improve immunity by about 50%. It also relieves stress and improves almost all aspects of health.

Based on the Sun style of tai chi, Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention (TCAFP) is easy to learn, effective, and safe. It improves flexibility and muscle strength, increases heart/lung activity, aligns posture, improves balance, and integrates the mind and body.  The TCAFP program includes warm-up and cool-down exercises, the teaching method, knowledge about arthritis and the cause of falls, and how to teach this program safely. This program is the same as the Tai Chi for Arthritis program, with the addition of a specialised module to further enhance its efficacy in preventing falls. Qualified participants who successfully complete the course may be accredited by the Tai Chi for Health Institute to teach this program.

Reasons to Come

• Enjoy learning at your own pace and the personal training to become eligible to be an instructor of this program.
• Learn how to teach this program effectively and safely.
• Discover how tai chi improves health and relieves arthritis.
• Learn Dr Lam's Stepwise Progressive Teaching Method.
• Gain essential knowledge about arthritis and fall prevention.
• Learn about the essential principles of tai chi.
• Improve your tai chi skills in a positive, enjoyable, and interactive environment.

Requirements

Anyone is welcome to attend, but to qualify for instructor certification, please check the recommended qualifications listed below.

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

By the Completion of the Workshop, you will:

• Know the Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention set in greater depth.
• 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.

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.

TCA. TCAFP, STCA  $360 Early Bird (by 1 September 2026), regular $400

TCD $295 Early Bird (by 1 September 2026), regular $325. Aspiring TCD Instructors must have participated in both TCA days.

Update workshop $180 Early Bird (by 1 September 2026), regular $190.  Update participants are encouraged to take part in both days. They must attend on Day 2. Day 1 is free for update participants who have paid for Day 2.

Updates for TCA. TCAFP, STCA and TCA2 are included; extra updates are $40 each, max $125.

Please pay to:

12-3114-0134764-50
Helga MEYER

To register, please email    helga.taichi@gmail.com

For preparation, please subscribe to online learning or purchase the DVD, as well as Dr. Lam's book "Teaching Tai Chi Effectively", either in printed form or download it from Amazon. Please contact me for a discount code/order information. 

MT Helga Meyer

email:   helga.taichi@gmail.com