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Tai Chi for Osteoporosis/Updates in Bangor ME by MT Patricia Lawson

When and Where

Date: 20th - 21st Jul, 2019
Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Address: Bangor
Maine
United States

Information

Information

Tai Chi for Osteoporosis

Tai Chi for Osteoporosis (TCO) was specially designed by Dr Paul Lam in conjunction with his tai chi associates and a team of medical experts. It helps to improve balance and prevent the risk of falls. The program will also improve posture, muscle strength, relaxation, fitness, and health. Based on Sun and Yang styles of tai chi, Tai Chi for Osteoporosis is easy to learn, effective, and safe. It includes some gentle weight-bearing movements that are beneficial for bone strength.  It also incorporates breathing exercises and stepping in four directions. 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 to people with or without osteoporosis
  • Discover how tai chi improves health
  • Gain essential knowledge about osteoporosis and exercise
  • Sample Yang style tai chi
  • Improve your level of tai chi in a positive, enjoyable and interactive environment
  • To work with one of Dr Lam’s Authorized Master Trainers
  • To improve your health
  • To improve your balance
  • To learn how to set up classes.

Requirements

Anyone is welcome to attend, but 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 instructor
  • Other similar professionals   

By the Completion of the Workshop you will:

  • Know the Tai Chi for Osteoporosis set at a deeper level
  • Understand how tai chi works for Osteoporosis
  • Have learned how to teach this program effectively and safely. 
  • Have learned Dr Lam’s Stepwise Progressive Teaching Method
  • Apply for either an instructor’s or an attendance certificate

Clothing

Wear loose comfortable clothes and flat shoes suitable for exercise.

From the Experts

“Osteoporosis Australia supports the Tai Chi for Osteoporosis program designed by Dr Paul Lam”

Judy Stenmark, CEO, Osteoporosis Australia

“Tai Chi may help people with Osteoporosis to improve their muscular strength, coordination and balance”

Professor Marcus Seibel, Endocrinologist, Concord Hospital

“Tai chi is a fabulous exercise for older adults as it fulfils many of the outcomes we wish to achieve”

Professor Shona Bass, Population Health, Deakin University

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.

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. 

For more information please contact the MT holding the workshop.

Details

Bring a brown bag lunch.  We will have bottled water and snacks. 

Indicate on your registration if you would like to update your current TCA, TCAFP or TCD. There is an additional fee for updates ($25 per update).

The text, Teachng Tai Chi Effectively, is required for this course.  If you do not have it, please purchase it in advance using the product link.  

You will get a 20% discount on this book by using the code MTWS20.  Bring the text with you to the course.

Course fee:  $230 payable to Bangor Tai Chi.  Mail to Jan Maillett at

218 Lincoln St.

Bangor, ME   04401

Questions?  Contact Jan Maillett at  (207)852-1588

Cost

Course fee: $230 payable to Bangor Tai Chi.

 

Mail to:

Jan Maillett

218 Lincoln St.

Bangor, Maine   04401

 

Additional fee for updates or CE's.  

Location

The Bangor, Maine venue will be announced.

Contact

Call Jan Maillett (207) 852-1588 for information.