Tai Chi for Beginner and Multiple updates with Hong Yang

Tai Chi for Beginners

What is Tai Chi for Beginners?

Dr Lam and his team of tai chi experts composed this program, based on the most popular Yang style 24 Forms Tai Chi, to be learner-friendly. The Beginners set gives students an easy-to-learn format that leads to a solid foundation. The program takes learners on an enjoyable journey to better health and harmony through the power of tai chi, building in steps that incorporate warm-ups, Qigong, stepping exercises, foundation movements, and exploring the connections between movements. It is both a safe and a satisfying 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 the 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.

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 and offer continual support.

Reasons to Come

• To work with Dr Lam’s Master Trainers to learn the 6 Easy Steps and the program.
• To learn a program based on Yang-style tai chi for your existing and new students.
• To learn new perspectives to help improve your tai chi
• To be introduced to a proven teaching system that will improve student retention
• To improve health and harmony
• To be a part of the Tai Chi for Health international family.
• To earn instructor certification in this program

Requirements

Anyone with or without prior tai chi experience can attend this workshop. However, preparation is mandatory.

Registration Process

When you register for the live interactive training, you will receive a link to purchase the required 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.

By the Completion of the Workshop you will:

• Know the Beginner’s Yang style 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

Clothing

Wear loose comfortable clothes and flat shoes suitable for exercise

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.

A written assignment must be completed and submitted one week before the workshop. Late fees apply.

This instructor qualification training and re-cert will be held on Friday, 16 October 2026.  The hours will be 9 am - 4:30 pm (US Pacific Time).  

Tai Chi for Beginners

This training has two parts, a self-paced online portion and a live interactive portion. The Self-Paced Instructor Preparation Package (SIPP-TCB) 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 upon completion of the SIPP, you download your Certificate of Completion to send to the Master Trainer.

After completion of the SIPP-TCB, 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 across 1 or 2 sessions.  

Suitable participants include health and fitness professionals, those with 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 you improve your tai chi, and ensure you can teach the program safely and effectively.  There will be discussions, practice sessions, 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 and offer continual support.

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
• Learn about the essential principles of tai chi
• Improve your level of tai chi in a positive, enjoyable, and interactive environment

Who Can Come?

Anyone with or without prior tai chi experience can attend this workshop. However, preparation is mandatory.

Registration Process

When you register for the live interactive training, you will receive a link to purchase the prerequisite online SIPP-TCB 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 to participate in the live interactive workshop. Enrol ASAP because you must complete it before participating in the live interactive portion. You will have access to the online SIPP material for 3 years, and you will find it a great support for your teaching skills.

By the Completion of the Workshop, you will

• Know the Tai Chi for Beginners set at a deeper level
• 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.

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. Let the Master Trainer know in advance that you are interested in updates. Additional fees apply.

For more information, please click here

Details

This Instructor Certification course includes the new Self-Paced Instructor Preparation Package (SIPP). Completion of the online SIPP-TCB is required PRIOR to the interactive workshop. You will find this valuable resource helpful in preparing for the live interactive workshop. The online SIPP materials will continue to support you as a new instructor. You will have access to the materials for three years. 

The live interactive workshop By master Trainer Hong Yang will be held on Friday, October 16, 2026, from 9 am to 4:30 pm (PDT).

During the live instructor training workshop, we will review the material from the SIPP lessons and practice all the movements. Participants are expected to be able to perform the sequence of movements from memory, so follow along with Dr Lam on the SIPP lessons and practice each section until you can perform the movements from memory before moving on to the next section.

Participants who meet the requirements of the program and are TCHI members will receive an instructor certificate. 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.

All instructors are required to update their qualifications every two years to refresh their skills and knowledge of the program.

If you have further questions, please check our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• SIPP (Self-paced Instructors Preparation Package) - A comprehensive guide with full instructional lessons, teaching guides, safety protocols, and all necessary skills to become a safe and effective instructor.
• Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book
• 2-Year Standard Membership with TCHI - All certified instructors are listed online on the Tai Chi for Health Institute website. The Institute provides ongoing support at all instructor levels. Support includes:
  • Location guides and online listings
  • Maintaining quality control and ethical standards
  • Full-time staff, technical support, and dispute resolution
  • Tai chi technical support from Dr. Lam, Master Trainers, and Senior Trainers

Please note: If you have completed the SIPP-TCB within the last 24 months, and/or already have the Teaching Tai Chi Effectively Book, you will not have to purchase these materials again. Please email your SIPP certificate of completion to yanghong9922@gmail.com prior to the interactive workshop. 

Note:  No need to buy materials if you already have the Teaching Tai Chi Effectively Book. 

If you are a current TCHI member, you will not be charged another membership fee for this workshop. Please note on the registration form that you are a current TCHI member. 

During the live instructor training workshop, we will review the material from the SIPP lessons, including all of the movements. Participants are expected to be able to perform the sequence of movements from memory, so follow along with Dr. Lam on the SIPP lessons and practice each section until you can perform the movements from memory before moving on to the next section.

To prepare, please practice using the included video lessons. Your preparation helps assure that you become certified at the end of the training.  I make every effort to get everyone certified. Those who are not well prepared may require additional practice and an additional Zoom meeting 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.  Membership is required for certification.

Registration for the In-person training with Master Trainer Hong Yang: 

https://www.universe.com/tcboct26

This is a one-day instructor qualification training and updates/recert. Prior to this workshop, you must complete the Self-paced Instructor Preparation Package for Tai Chi for Beginners (SIPP-TCB) by Dr. Lam from www.TCHI.org or email service@tchi.org if you have questions about SIPP and other technical problems. When completed, forward a copy of your SIPP completion certificate to Master Trainer Hong Yang at yanghong9922@gmail.com.

Updates for TCB, TCD, and TCE of Tai Chi for Health forms are available on Oct. 16, 2026. 

Qualified participants who successfully complete the course may be accredited by the Tai Chi for Health Institute to teach this program.

Hong will also help anyone who wants to be certified as a Tai Chi for Beginners (TCB) instructor. If you are interested in becoming a certified TCB instructor, please see instructions on the taichiforhealthinstitute.org website.

Multiple Instructor Certification Updates: For those registering for TCB Instructor Certification, you can also register to update your instructor certifications in Seated Tai Chi, TCA, TCA 2, and Tai Chi for Diabetes.

Cost

Total Individual Cost: $528 US ($380 Live Interactive workshop + $148 preparatory materials and membership) 

• $380 - Live Interactive Workshop payment link: https://www.universe.com/tcboct26
• $148 - Materials & Membership Fee (You will be given a discount code once you registered and paid for the interactive workshop)
• For TACFP update $200, Seated and TCA $50 each
• There will be a $60 administration fee for all workshop cancellations. No refunds after Oct.1, 2026. If you find you cannot participate in the training, please email to us asap. 

Group Pricing for Agencies: 

For 10 participants: $468 per person ($320 workshop fee + $148 materials and membership)
Each additional participant (up to 20): $438 per person ($290 workshop fee + $148 materials and membership) 

First United Methodist Church of Portland, 1838 SW Jefferson St. Portland OR

Maureen Kelly, the workshop coordinator

 tcj.mobi@gmail.com