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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.

This training has two parts, a self-paced online portion and a live interactive portion. 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 download your Certificate of Completion to send to the Master Trainer.

After completion of the SIPP, you are ready for the live interactive 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, and how the hours (minimum of 8) are distributed into 1 or 2 sessions.  

Suitable participants include health and fitness professionals or those with other similar qualifications, and experienced tai chi students.

The 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 interaction. 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.

Suitable participants include health and fitness professionals or those with other similar qualifications, and experienced tai chi students.

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 USD 80, your link will allow you to purchase it at a discount of 30%. You must go to Online Tai Chi Workshops 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.

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.

DEUTSCH (Translation in English see at the bottom)

Updaten der Tai Chi for Health-Programme Bei diesem Workshop gibt es keine Möglichkeit, andere TCH-Programme zu aktualisieren. Selbstverständlich kann das TCO Programm geupdatet werden.

Um das TCAFP-Paket zu updaten/aktualisieren, bitte Yvonne Eggmann per e-Mail kontaktieren.

Es kann auch einfach "zum Spass-"just for Fun" am Workshoo teilgenommen werden ohne ein Instruktor-Zertifikat zu erwerben (Infos siehe weiter unten)

Der Instructor-Zertifizierungskurs besteht aus zwei Teilen: 1) dem Abschluss des neuen Tai Chi for Osteoporosis "Instructor Preparation Package (SIPP)" und dem Lesen des Buches "Teaching Tai Chi Effectively" VOR dem Workshop im Mai. Sie profitieren von dieser wertvollen Ressource, um sich auf den Workshop vorzubereiten und um Ihre Unterrichtstätigkeit im ersten Jahr zu unterstützen. Sie haben 365 Tage lang Zugriff auf die Materialien. Das SIPP-Paket muss von Ihnen separat, rechtzeitig vor der Mai-Schulung, gekauft werden. Es kostet normalerweise 80 USD, aber Sie erhalten nach Eingang Ihrer Workshop-Zahlung einen 30%-Rabattcode, der den Preis auf etwa 56 USD deutlich reduziert.

2) Die Teilnahme am Live-Workshop mit interaktivem Format am Sonntag, den 10. Mai, von 14:00 bis 22:00 Uhr (Zürich), Schweiz. Während des Workshops werden wir das Material aus dem "Tai Chi für Osteoporose SIPP" überprüfen, einschließlich aller Bewegungen. Um am Ende der Schulung für's Unterrichten zertifiziert zu werden, müssen die Teilnehmenden nachweisen, dass sie in der Lage sind, die Bewegungsabfolge selbständig auszuführen. Ihre Vorbereitung trägt dazu bei, dass Sie am Ende der Schulung zertifiziert werden. Wer nicht ausreichend vorbereitet ist, benötigt möglicherweise zusätzliches Üben und Treffen mit der Master Trainerin, um den Standard für die Zertifizierung zu erfüllen. Nach der Schulung werden diejenigen, die den Standard für die Qualifikation als Übungsleitende erfüllen, eingeladen, dem Tai Chi für Health Institute beizutreten. Ihre Mitgliedschaft bietet die Lizenz, dieses Programm zu unterrichten, Ihre Kurse auf TCHI.org aufzulisten und viele weitere Vorteile. Klicken Sie hier, um mehr zu erfahren: https://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/faq-for-becoming-a-board-certified-instructor/

ENGLISH:

Tai Chi for Health Program Updates

At this workshop, no possibility to update other TCH programs. For updating the TCAFP package, please contact Yvonne Eggmann via email. Of course, you can update the TCO program.

You can also come "just for Fun" without getting an Instructor Certification (see the info at the bottom).

This Instructor Certification course is comprised of two parts: 

1) Completing the new Tai Chi for Osteoporosis Self-Paced Instructor Preparation Package (SIPP) course and reading the Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book PRIOR to the May workshop. You will find this valuable resource useful for preparing for the workshop and supporting your teaching. You will have access to the materials for 3 years.  The SIPP package must be purchased by you separately, well in advance of the April training. It is normally $80 USD, but you will receive a 30% off coupon code after your workshop payment is received, reducing the price to about $56.

2) Attending the live, interactive workshop on Sunday, July 26, 9.00 am – 5:00 pm MEZ, Zürich, Switzerland. During the workshop, we will review the material from the Tai Chi for Osteoporosis SIPP, including all the movements.  To become certified at the end of the training, participants will need to demonstrate they can perform the set of movements from memory. Your preparation helps assure that you become certified at the end of the training. Those who are not well prepared may require additional practice and meetings with the Master Trainer to meet the standard for certification.

Following the training, those meeting the standard for instructor qualification will be invited to join the Tai Chi for Health Institute. Your membership provides you with the license to teach this program, to list your classes on TCHI.org, and to access many other benefits. Click here to learn more: https://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/faq-for-becoming-a-board-certified-instructor/

Investition

Die Gebühr für das "Self-Paced Preparation Package (SIPP)" des Trainings beträgt $56 nach Anwendung des Gutscheincodes. Der Gutscheincode wird Ihnen nach Eingang Ihrer Registrierung und Zahlung für den Workshop im Mai so rasch wie möglich zugesandt. Wenn Sie vor der Registrierung bezahlen, beträgt die Gebühr $80. Es ist am besten, sich für den Kurs anzumelden und den Gutscheincode zu verwenden, da Rückerstattungen später nicht bearbeitet werden. Dieser Kauf wird online über den Link getätigt, den Sie erhalten werden.

Der volle Verkaufspreis des Buches "Teaching Tai Chi Effectively" beträgt $9,99 für die elektronische Version und $17,95 + Versand für die Druckversion. Sie erhalten einen 20%-Rabattcode zum Kauf des Buches, nachdem wir Ihre Zahlung für den Workshop im Mai erhalten haben.

Die Gebühr für den Workshop im Juli beträgt CHF200 und ist per PayPal zu zahlen. Sie erhalten die Zahlungsinformationen nach der Registrierung. Bitte schreiben Sie die Information "TCO Juli 2026“.

Teilnahme "Just for Fun": CHF120

Es wird keine Rückerstattungen geben. Keine Rückerstattungen für Vorbereitungsunterlagen (Empowerment für Ihre Entscheidung).

Cost

The fee for the Self-Paced Preparation Package (SIPP) portion of the training is $56 after applying the coupon code. You will be sent the coupon code after your registration and payment for the May workshop are received. If you pay prior to registering, the fee will be $80. It is best to register for the course and use the coupon code, as refunds will not be processed later. This purchase will be made online via the link you will receive.

The full retail price of the Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book is $9.99 for the electronic version, and $17.95 + shipping for the print version. You will receive a 20% discount code to purchase the book after we receive your payment for the April workshop.

The fee for the July workshop is $250, payable by PayPal. You can email Yvonne Eggmann: y.eggmann@bluewin.ch to get the payment information after registering for the Workshop. Please write the information "TCO July 2026"

Be in the Workshop "Just for Fun" $150 / Euro130

There will be no refunds. No refunds for preparatory materials (Empowerment for your decision).

Virtual on Zoom

Yvonne Eggmann

y.eggmann@bluewin.ch

+41 79 387 39 87 (office)