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Tai Chi for Osteoporosis and Updates with Brenda Hum- deferred to 2022

When and Where

Time: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
Address: Australia

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

TCO is an interesting set on its own but also complements other Tai Chi for Arthritis programs, developing leg strength and balance, two factors in the area of falls prevention. Registration includes training certificate, morning and afternoon tea. The Tai Chi for Osteoporosis DVD and Dr Lam's Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book are compulsory requirements for the course. These. can be obtained by either ringing Tai Chi Productions on 02 9533 6511 or from the Tai Chi Productions website www.taichiproductions.com. The e-book is also available from the TCP website. The TCO video can also be accessed from Dr Lam's Online lessons - https://www.onlinetaichilessons.com This course is suitable for Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists, Tai Chi teachers and advanced students, Nurses, health professionals Accredited Exercise instructors, Certified Allied Health Assistants etc. On completion of training Tai Chi for Health Institute teachers will receive an email from the Tai Chi for Health Institute, explaining how to become fully certified.

 

Cost

Workshop cost $420.00 with early bird payment of $400 Before October 22nd.

Deadline: November 5th $45 Per each other form being updated.

Cheques made out to "LEAP SA"

PO Box 180 St Agnes,

South Australia 5097

Direct Debit - Please add your name to the transfer and email details to teamleapsa@outlook.com

BSB : 015 300

Account : 187325306

Location

Greenwith Community Centre

The Golden Way (opposite Anare St) Greenwith,

South Australia 5125

Contact

Brenda Hum

Email:: bghum@internode.on.net

Mobile: 0413022245