Tai Chi for Life Instructor Training Workshop with Heihachiro Takarabe

What is Tai Chi for Life?

Tai Chi for Life is an innovative and easy to learn program incorporating dancing and fun, designed for beginners and seniors to improve balance and strength. Tai Chi for Life incorporates Dr Lam’s forty years' experience in tai chi, medicine and positive psychology into an easy and fun program that almost anyone can learn.

Reasons to come

• To enjoy working with Doctor Lam's authorised Master Trainer
• To learn how to gently encourage and empower even the most debilitated participants
• To deepen your understanding of tai chi principles
• To meet like-minded colleagues and share their enthusiasm
• To learn an easy and fun program to share with your participants
• This can be a useful tool for physical therapists and their clients

Who can Attend?

Anyone is welcome to attend, but in order to be eligible to be certified as an instructor preparation is required and you must have a current CPR certificate before you begin teaching this program.

Preparation

Prepare by working with the Tai Chi for Life DVD or online lessons as much as possible. It will enable you to gain the maximum benefits and enjoyment from this workshop. Materials are available from www.taichiproduction.com

Study Dr Lam's Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book.

Registered participants are entitled to a 20% discount on materials.

A discount code will be sent with your confirmation email.

About the Creator of Tai Chi for Life

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-recognised teacher, and the author of several books on tai chi and health and best-selling instructional tai chi DVDs. Over five million people worldwide practise 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 Master Trainer authorised by Dr Lam to conduct this workshop is named on this workshop page.

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 you are not already a member. One two-year membership fee of AUD 99 covers Board Certification for all your Tai Chi for Health qualifications, and you will then be listed with your certifications on the TCHI website. To learn more about membership benefits, see How to become a certified instructor.

Clothing

Wear loose comfortable clothes and closed 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.

Continuing education credits

The Tai Chi for Health Institute is an approved provider of continuing education with the American College of Sports Medicine and other professional bodies in the USA, Australia and Korea. See Partnerships and accrediting organisations for the current list and the credits available for this program.

It is an in-person workshop.

TCL is a program designed by Dr. Paul Lam with a team of Tai Chi and medical experts.  It is an evidence-based program for health and wellness.  It is an excellent program for all ages and fitness levels.  TCL is based on the Sun and Yang style of Tai Chi and uses slow, smooth, and continuous movements.  TCL helps to increase muscular strength, flexibility, range of motion, self-awareness, and self-confidence. TCL helps to protect joints and improve balance. 

Dr Lam's programs are endorsed by CDC, Harvard Medical School, and other national and international health organizations.  

Requires SIPP TCL for those who wish to be certified or recertified.  Certificate of SIPP TCL needs to be sent to Katie Winikates at kaitie.winikates@gmail.com.

$380 for Instructor Certificate

$200 for Re-certification

$100 for Skills Developments

All certified instructors are listed online on the Tai Chi for Health Institute (TCHI) website. The TCHI provides ongoing support to all certified instructors upon purchasing a 2-Year membership for approximately $66.00 USD/ $99.00 AUS

It is a very comfortable room with many parking lots.

Katie Winikates, Maria Kannon Zen Center, 1450 Old Gate Lane, #201, Dallas TX 75218  PH: 214-388-1122