Virtual Tai Chi for Energy & TCE2 Instructor Training Workshops & Updates with MT Jocelyn Simpson

Tai Chi for Energy

This exciting program consists of two different tai chi styles which create an uniquely powerful synergy.

• About Dr Paul Lam
• Reasons to Come
• Who Can Come?
• Who would benefit?
• Preparation
• Who Will be Eligible to be Certified to teach the Program?
• Updates

Chen style is vigorous and sophisticated, containing fast and slow movements along with powerful spiral force. Sun style includes a unique qigong (life energy) along with agile steps. These two seemingly contrasting styles have complementary internal energy. Using his deep understanding of tai chi principles and with over 40 years of experience, Dr  Lam composed the Tai Chi for Energy set by combining both styles to bring you greater synergy.

With regular practice and in a relatively short period of time, you will achieve better health and wellness, more internal energy, and an improved ability to manage stress. 

The program contains warm up and cool down exercises and 16 movements. 

About Dr Paul Lam

Dr Lam, an Australian family physician and tai chi expert, is a world leader in the field of tai chi for health. He loves  teaching and is the first person in history to have travelled over one million miles for the purpose of teaching tai chi. Many enjoy learning from him so much so that they travel thousands of miles year after year to attend his workshops.

Dr Lam is the author of several books on tai chi and best-selling instructional tai chi DVDs. His tai chi programs are supported by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and health departments and arthritis foundations around the world.

Millions of people have improved their health and wellness by learning his programs.

Reasons to Come

• Learn an exciting tai chi program that is suitable for a wide range of people  
• Be eligible to be certified to teach if you have met the requirements
• Learn how to teach tai chi effectively
• Improve your understanding of essential tai chi principles
• Enjoy exploring the inner meaning and deeper insights of tai chi
• Discover the Sun style’s inner energy

Who Can Come?

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

Who Will Benefit?

Anyone can benefit from coming to this workshop. You will enjoy learning this short but beautiful set of tai chi with two powerful styles. With regular practice you will gain inner strength, stronger muscles, and stronger Qi relatively quickly. You will be able to develop complexity and stronger Jing (force) from learning this program. 

Tai Chi for Energy is especially useful for people who have learned one or more of the Tai Chi for Health programs.

You will be eligible to be certified to teach this program if you meet the requirements.

Preparation

Study the relevant DVD or online lessons and Dr Lam's Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book.  

You can purchase these products from: taichiproductions.com

Please come scent free in consideration for those with perfume allergies.

Wear loose comfortable clothes and flat shoes suitable for exercise.

Who Will be Eligible to be Certified to teach the Program?

Participants who have met all requirements on completion of the workshop will be eligible to be certified by the Tai Chi for Health Institute to teach this program.

Updates

Workshop participants will have the opportunity to update their Tai Chi for Health qualifications. Prior notice is essential and a written assignment must be submitted prior, an administration fee applies.

N.B. The name of the Master Trainer authorised to teach this program will be listed on the website.

IMPORTANT DETAILS BELOW - PLEASE READ THOROUGHLY!

Dr Paul Lam, a retired family physician and tai chi master, has carefully combined movements from Chen and Sun styles to produce a powerful synergy in Tai Chi for Energy and Energy 2. These programs will improve your health and wellness, internal energy, and the ability to manage stress. TCE is a natural sequel of Tai Chi for Rehabilitation.

Virtual - What's Different?

1. You get to attend this workshop from the comfort of your own home or office!

2. Zoom Platform - Download the free Zoom app and review the tutorials so you will be familiar with it prior to the workshop. Senior Trainer Tracey will hold a Zoom Practice so you can practice various features and make sure you can be seen head to toe. This will be held Thursday Oct. 29, 7-8pm EDT.

3. Your Introductions - I will email you closer to workshop time to pair you with another participant. You will interview each other via email or phone, then introduce each other at the workshop.

4. Following the workshop, you will meet with the Master Trainer (Jocelyn) for an individual Zoom session where you will teach her "Single Whip" using the Stepwise Progressive Teaching Method and demonstrate the forms. If you are a new instructor candidate, you will have a follow up Zoom session a few weeks later.

5. Instead of the customary 15 minute tea breaks, we will have 5 minute breaks approximately every hour for a screen break. Please have a drink or snack nearby. We will have the customary 1 hour lunch break.

6. I will send you the TCE quiz to complete BEFORE the workshop, and you will email/mail me the completed quiz as well as a video of you performing the TCE/TCE2 forms. (This demonstration is preparatory and does not determine your certification.)

Who Can Come?

Anyone with or without prior tai chi experience can attend this workshop. Preparation is strongly recommended and required for Board Certification. It will take from 20 hours to 200 hours to prepare depending on your experience in tai chi and health education. For example an experienced tai chi practitioner would not need as much time (about 15 to 30 hours) to learn the program from the instructional DVDs or online lessons.

Preparation

Prepare by working with the Tai Chi for Energy & Energy 2 DVDs or online lessons as much as possible. This will enable you to gain the maximum benefits and enjoyment from this workshop. This preparation is required for those seeking certification. You will need to submit a video of the TCE/TCE2 forms and complete a written quiz prior to the workshop, due October 30.

The book Teaching Tai Chi Effectively will be our text for this workshop. Review of this text, and especially the chapters on safety, teaching effectively, Stepwise Progressive Teaching Method and Working with Chronic Conditions is part of your preparation.

The dvds and texts are available at www.taichiproductions.com. Paid participants receive a 20% discount.  A code will be given to you when your booking is confirmed and payment received.

Wear loose comfortable clothes and flat shoes suitable for exercise.

Who will be Certified to Teach the Program?

Participants who have met all requirements on completion of the workshop and Zoom session(s) will be eligible to be certified by the Tai Chi for Health Institute to teach this program. Please see the following links for details of the certification process:  https://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/how-to-become-an-instructor-of-dr-lams-program-3/ and http://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/faq-for-becoming-a-board-certified-instructor/. A nominal fee is required.

Should you not be qualified for certification by the post-workshop Zoom session(s), you will have 2 additional weeks to complete requirements. There is an additional fee for post-workshop certification, so be sure to put in the time prior to the workshop to prepare.

Updates

At this workshop qualified instructors will have an opportunity to update their existing qualifications. There may be an administration fee and you will need to complete a written assignment and submit it no later than October 23. Be prepared to demonstrate the form associated with the program you are updating. Reminder: Updates are required every two years. Updates are available for TCA, TCAFP, STCA, TCA2, TCB, TCD, TCE, TCE2, TCHC, TCK, TCM, TCO, TCR.

Registering online

If you are already a certified instructor, you will need to login to the website to register for this workshop.  Use the "Lost Password" link to reset your password if you are having difficulties logging on.

CEU Credits

6.5 contact hours for CEUs per day are available for a small additional fee for Physical Therapists (PTs & PTAs), Occupational Therapists (OTs and OTAs), Advance Practice Registered Nurses (APRN), Registered Nurses (RN), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) & American College of Sports Medicine Certified Professionals (ACSM). Every state and certifying organization has different requirements, and these requirements are subject to frequent changes.  TCHI, as with all CE providing organizations, require that each participant check with their certifying organization to verify that they will accept these CEUs and that they will accept virtual workshop hours.

The Tai Chi for Health Institute is approved as a provider of continuing nursing education by the Kansas State Board of Nursing.  The course offering is approved for up to 16.5 contact hours applicable to APRN, RN, or LPN relicensure.   KS State Board of Nursing Provider Number (SP1460-0321).

The Indiana Professional Licensing Agency has approved the Tai Chi for Health Institute, c/o The Home Gym, Inc. to provide continuing education contact hours to Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapist Assistants. This workshop (Tai Chi for Health) provides a maximum of 14 OT/OTA contact hours. Provider #98000561A

As a Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), the Kansas Physical Therapy Association has approved the Tai Chi for Health Institute to provide continuing education contact hours to Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants. This workshop (Tai Chi for Health) provides a maximum of 14 PT/PTA contact hours. Provider #CEULO10539

The American College of Sports Medicine’s Professional Education Committee certifies that “Tai Chi for Health Institute” meets the criteria for official ACSM Approved Provider status from (2018 – December 2021). Approved Providers and their content reflect the concepts of their respective organizations and do not necessarily represent the positions or policies of ACSM. Providership # 701292. ACSM approved providership of this program does not imply endorsement of the sponsoring organization’s products/services.”

Authorized Provider:  Tai Chi for Health Institute • www.taichiforhealthinstitute.org USA Program Administrator:  TCHI-USA (CE) • c/o Meghan E Creations, LLC, 265 Turkeysag Trail, Ste 102 #130, Palmyra, VA 22963

Cancellations are subject to a $50 administrative fee prior to October 23, 2020; after this, cancellations will be refunded at 50% of fees paid if requested.

Prices are in USD and INCLUDE:

Zoom Practice Thursday Oct. 29, 7-8pm EDT

2-3 day Instructor Training Workshop with Master Trainer and Senior Trainer

One-on-one Zoom Session with Master Trainer following the workshop

$370  Early Bird Discounted Price (postmarked by October 6, 2020) (includes TCE and TCE2)

          (space is limited so early registration is highly recommended)

$395  Standard Price (postmarked after October 6, 2020) (includes TCE and TCE2)

$250 TCE or TCE2 ONLY (early bird discount. Add $25 if postmarked after October 6.)

$150  TCE/TCE2 Update (Day 2 attendance required, both days recommended)

$40  Additional updates (Day 2 attendance required as well as written assignment). Please contact Master Trainer regarding multiple updates pricing.

Written assignments for updates are due no later than October 23.

$30  CEU/CECs

$50  if post-workshop certification is necessary

Registration Deadline:  Registration recommended no later than 2 weeks prior to the workshop so you can obtain study materials and have time to learn the tai chi forms. Registration is accepted after that date as long as space allows, but you may need to do some work post-workshop in order to certify. If this is the case, an additional fee may apply.

Cancellations are subject to a $50 administrative fee prior to October 23, 2020; after this, cancellations will be refunded at 50% of fees paid if requested.

Payment by check or money order to:

Jocelyn Simpson

PO Box 540

Acworth GA 30101

Payment also accepted via VENMO @Jocelyn-Simpson-6 (reference TCE/2 11/6) and Zelle - jocelynsimpson854@gmail.com or 770-912-9229

This is a virtual workshop using the Zoom platform. Please download Zoom (you may use the free version). If you haven't used this platform before, Zoom provides videos to help you learn how it works. This is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Find a space in your home suitable for practice, and experiment with Zoom so you learn how to stay within the frame. I will need to see you head to toe. I recommend using painter's tape on the floor to outline the area you will need to stay within. You may also use an appropriate sized area rug. If available, I recommend using a USB connection to a larger screen or your television, so you have a larger image.

Master Trainer:  Jocelyn Simpson - jocelynsimpson854@gmail.com - 770-912-9229

Senior Trainer:  Tracey Anfuso-Temple - tracey_anfuso@hotmail.com - 678-910-6170