Tai Chi for Arthritis with Fall Prevention and TCA Part 2 By Master Trainer HONG YANG

Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention

Dr Paul Lam and his team of medical and tai chi experts designed this program to be safe and effective for people who are at increased risk of falling. It will also provide health benefits and improve almost anyone’s quality of life. More than 30 medical studies have shown its efficacy, and millions of people around the world have gained health benefits. This is why the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.gov), government agencies, and arthritis foundations around the world support it. Tai chi is proven to improve immunity by about 50%. It also relieves stress and improves almost all aspects of health.

Based on the Sun style of tai chi, Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention (TCAFP) is easy to learn, effective, and safe. It improves flexibility and muscle strength, increases heart/lung activity, aligns posture, improves balance, and integrates the mind and body. The TCAFP program includes warm-up and cool-down exercises, the teaching method, knowledge about arthritis and the cause of falls, and how to teach this program safely. This program is the same as the Tai Chi for Arthritis program with the addition of a specialised module to further enhance its efficacy in preventing falls. Qualified participants who successfully complete the course may be accredited by the Tai Chi for Health Institute to teach this program.

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

Requirements

Anyone is welcome to attend, but in order to qualify 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

By the Completion of the Workshop, you will:

• Know the Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention 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

About the Creator of Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention

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.

Preparation

Required preparatory work includes learning the forms through the Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention online lessons or DVD and reading the Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book. Depending on the workshop, these materials are either included in the workshop fee or offered at a 20% discount. The Details section of the workshop page explains how the cost of preparatory material is handled.

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.

Dr Paul Lam, a retired family physician and tai chi master, led a team of tai chi and medical specialists to create this evidence based program. It is easy, enjoyable and safe for people with arthritis to learn. Medical studies have shown the program to relieve pain for people with arthritis and improve their quality of lives, as well as prevent falls for older adults.  For this reason, the Arthritis Foundation around the world and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are giving it their full support. Although especially effective for arthritis and fall prevention, it is a great start for beginners to improve health and wellness. 

This workshop is designed to train participants to safely and effectively instruct the form to others. An application form, questionnaire, and release will be sent to all who register. It is required that participants have or purchase and study the DVD(s) prior to the class. Successful completion will qualify the participant to register their instructor certification with the Tai Chi for Health Institute (TCHI) as a TCHI Board Certified Instructor.

DAY 1 : 

- Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevetion Training ( need to attend day 1 and day 2, $265 or $240 before 6/15)

- Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis Instructor Qualification Training  ( day 1 or day 2, $145 or $125 before 6/15 ) 

- TCA/TCAFP and Seated TCA updates ( day 1 or day 2 , $45 )

DAY 2: 

- Continue Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevetion Training

- Re-cert/update TCA/TCAFP and Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis   ( $45)

Day 3: ($ 145 or $125 register before 6/15)

- Instructor Certification TCA Part 2 

- Re Cert TCA Part 2 ( $ 45)

Reminder: Updates are required every two years.

Registration deadline Aug. 1, 2018, $50 Cancelation fee before Aug. 1, and no refund after Aug. 1, 2018.

Who Can Come?

Anyone with or without prior tai chi experience can attend this workshop. Preparation is strongly recommended. Anyone want to improve your Taichi skills and updated your certification for TCA, TCAFP, Seated Taichi for Arthitis, TCA part 2. Anyone who learned or want to learn Sun 73 will obtain benefit and improve or easier to learn Sun 73 form.

Hours:

9:00 am to 4:30 pm (check in at 8:30am)

Preparation

Prepare by working with the relevant DVD as much as possible . It will enable you to gain the maximum benefits and enjoyment from this workshop.

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

The dvd, text, handbook and other resources are available at www.taichiproductions.com. 

Who will 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. Please see the following link for details of the certification process:  http://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/faq-for-becoming-a-board-certified-instructor/.

Registering online

 Register online with TCHI by clicking the link above. 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. 

Contact: Margaret (peg) Ulrich

    Email : pegbear@msn.com or

                yanghong9922@gmail.com

Registration By Emailing the registration form to:  pegbear@msn.com

Registration By Mailing Registration form and payment (check payable to Tai Chi Zen Institute)

Mail to Margaret Ulrich : 

$265 For Twos TACFP certification Training ($250 for early birds pay before July 5, 2018

$150 for first update and $40 for each additional update/re-cert (TCA, TCAFP, Seated TCA)

Registration By Emailing the registration form to:  pegbear@msn.com

Registration By Mailing Registration form and payment to : Hong Yang

20827 E. Cliffside Ln. Walnut, CA 91789

Cancellations are subject to a $50 administrative fee prior to July. 5, 2018; after this, cancellations will be no refund.