Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis by Rosalie Rudduck

Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis

What is Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis? This modified seated version of Tai Chi for Arthritis can be enjoyed by anyone wishing to practice tai chi sitting down. People with almost any chronic condition can learn to improve their health and mobility. This safe easy-to-learn program relieves pain and improves health and quality of life. Many people wanted to try tai chi, but mobility issues caused them to hesitate. Dr Paul Lam and his team of medical and tai chi experts designed this program to give them a safe and effective way to learn; it will also provide health benefits and improve almost anyone’s quality of life. Based on the Sun style of tai chi, Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis (Seated TCA) is easy to learn, effective and safe. It improves flexibility, muscle strength, increases heart/lung activity, aligns posture, improves balance, and integrates the mind and body. Qualified participants who successfully complete the course will be eligible to become Board Certified by the Tai Chi for Health Institute to teach this program.

Reasons to Come

• Learn how to teach this program effectively and safely
• Discover how tai chi improves health and arthritis
• Learn Dr Lam's Stepwise Progressive Teaching Method
• Gain essential knowledge about arthritis
• Learn about the essential principles of tai chi
• Improve your tai chi in a positive, enjoyable and interactive environment

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.

By the Completion of the Workshop, you will:

• Know the Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis 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. For more information please contact the Master Trainer conducting the workshop.

This intensive one day workshop will focus on how to maximize the benefits of the Tai Chi for Arthritis programme when it is done in a sitting position.

Reasons to come to this workshop:

• Expand your Tai Chi for Arthritis teaching skills to benefit those unable to safely stand in your classes.
• Exchange ideas on progressing from Seated TCA to standing Tai Chi for Arthritis.
• Gain more depth of understanding of Tai Chi principles.

Who is eligible to attend this training?

• Tai  Chi for Arthritis Leaders/Instructors.

Your trainer:  Rosalie Rudduck is a physiotherapist and master trainer in the Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention, Tai Chi for Arthritis 2, Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis and Tai Chi for Diabetes programmes with the Tai Chi for Health Institute.  She has Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment and Training.  Rosalie has worked extensively with people of all ages and has special interests in fall prevention and healthy ageing.

Preparation:  Each participant needs to review the Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis DVD and the 2011 revised edition of the textbook "Teaching Tai Chi Effectively" by Dr Paul Lam (available in hard copy $21.95 or e-book $9.95) before coming to the workshop.  These products are available from Tai Chi Productions in Sydney Phone: 02 9533 6511 or www.taichiproductions.com

Board Certification: Following successful completion of this one day intensive course, you will be required to register to become a Tai Chi for Health Institute Board certified Instructor in Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis before teaching this programme (if not already Board Certified).  Annual fee is $25 (Standard Membership) or $45 (Premium Membership) regardless of the number of certificates you have.

Special discount if attending Saturday's TCA Update workshop as well:  $410 (Early bird $370).

Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis Certificate $220 (early bird $200 if pain in full by 16th March 2018).

Cancellation is subject to a $50 administration fee.

Morning and afternoon tea supplied.

To register:  Please go to www.tchi.org then workshops then master trainer workshops or phone or email Rosalie (see below).

For more information please contact:  Rosalie Rudduck Phone 0499 290 910 and leave a message.

Email: jrrudduck@skymesh.com.au    Postal address:  96 Rudducks Rd, Derrymore Q 4352.