Zoom- Tai Chi for Rehabilitation Instructor Training with Meghan Bryant

Tai Chi for Rehabilitation

What is tai chi?

Tai chi originated in ancient China; it improves health and wellness and is practiced throughout the world. There are many forms of tai chi with significant differences to each other. Each form and style has its own special features. Tai Chi for Rehabilitation is designed so that almost anyone can learn it easily.

What is Tai Chi for Rehabilitation?

This program consists of three different tai chi styles.  Chen style tai chi 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.  Yang has graceful and slow movements which promote health.

Tai Chi for Energy has been extremely popular and Dr Lam was inspired to create this prequel as a gentle introduction to Chen Style, making the trilogy a complete package for people of any physical ability.

This relaxing set can be done lying, sitting or standing and will help develop your knowledge and inner power of tai chi.

Who will benefit?

Anyone can benefit from coming to this workshop.  You will enjoy learning this short but beautiful set of tai chi with three 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 Rehabilitation is especially useful for physical therapists and those who teach participants with chronic conditions. You can be certified to teach this program if you meet the requirements.

Reasons to Come

• Learn an relaxing tai chi program that is suitable for a wide range of people
• Be certified to teach (if you meet the requirements)
• Learn how to teach tai chi effectively
• Improve your understanding of essential tai chi principles
• Enjoy exploring the inner meaning and gaining deeper insights into tai chi
• Discover the Sun style's inner energy
• Understand the mysterious spiral (Chan suu jing) force

Requirements

Anyone is welcome to attend, but in order  

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 instructors
• Other similar professionals

Participants will receive either an attendance or instructor/leader’s certificate.

Clothing

Wear loose comfortable clothes and flat shoes suitable for exercise.

The Creator of the Program

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 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.

N.B.  The name of the authorised Master Trainer who will be conducting this program is listed on the Master Trainer’s Workshop Calendar.

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 about updates contact the Master Trainer taking the course.

If you would like to update any of the Tai Chi for Health Programs, a fee applies to each certification.  

Prior notice must be given at time of registration as documentation is required to be completed and handed in at the workshop.  If you have any queries, please contact your local organiser.

For Australia only

If you are currently qualified as an Instructor through the National Martial Arts Instructor Accreditation Scheme, you will be qualified as a Tai Chi for Health Instructor upon successful completion of the program. All other persons will be qualified as Leaders of the program.

Australian Physiotherapy Association

This course is accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Association.  For more details please contact the organiser. 

For USA only - Optional Continuing Education Hours Available

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 (2021 –
December 2024).
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
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. (CEUL073011)
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. (98000561A) 

This workshop is designed with New Instructors to this program in mind.  There are several required elements in order to complete and then pass.

The steps to success are:

1. Register (Register minimum of 3 wks prior prefered):

• Email the Host if there is any trouble doing so. 
• Email and address are required so materials can be sent. 
• Meghan will send an invoice to confirm new or recerting, allowing Credit Card or check payment to made

2. Pre- Workshop: (Required to have working knowledge before the workshop)

• Receive materials and review them(DVD,  Teaching Tai Chi Effectivley book or poster).  Allow 2 weeks for this prep work.
• Individual Tech Check(1 hr session)- Prepare Technology and Space (March 3 or 4) 

3. Workshop:

• This workshop will be 3 half days over 2 wks
  • Mar 7 10am-3pm ET
  • Mar 8 10am-3pm ET
  • Mar 10 10am-3pm ET
• There is an individual form check that will be selected first come first serve bases Mar 9 ( a schedule will be issued by Meghan to sign up for 1 hr session)
• There is 1 last check after workshop Mar 11 for a 1 hr session.

*** Technical issues do arise and flexibility is needed if sessions are interrupted.  Mar 11 is the backup day to allow for adjustments.

Items needed at workshop:

Chair without wheels, shoes, snacks, pen & paper for notes.

In order to pass, there is a knowledge check & a forms check.  Safety is first in mind, which is why the CDC recommends us, so it is up to the Master Trainer to make sure you have key pieces to keep the Program Safe & Effective.

Seating is limited to 8 participants.

** For those recerting with more limited time- Please email Meghan to find out that separate schedule (Update onlys are not to be listed at this time on website, but still being held)  This is a great review if you have not had a chance to teach since being certified.

Please email Meghan if you are new.  An invoice will be issued by Meghan after confirming this info, which can be paid by C.C. or Check.

This pricing is for both TCA & TCAFP.

New: $305

Early Bird: $280 (postmarked by Feb 7)

Recert: $155 

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Meghan Bryant

meghanecreations@gmail.com

Please email Meghan if you have difficulty registering, and/or if you do not here back from her after registering within 2 wks.