Tai Chi for Arthritis, Falls Prevention & Seated Instructor Training and Updates for TCH Programs with Anastasia Yianni

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.

Tai Chi for Arthrits (TCA) is the original Tai Chi for Health program created by Dr Paul Lam with other Medical and Tai Chi experts. Millions of people around the world have gained health benefits by regulary practicing TCA. This workshop will also incorporate Seated Tai Chi and place a special emphasis on using the Tai Chi for Arthritis program for Falls Prevention. The program is already heralded as a most effective falls prevention intervention and endorsed by The Centre for Disease Control and Preventon in USA. It is supported by many Arthritis Foundations including Australia, UK and USA. Anyone can benefit from this program and it can be modified to suit individuals. The program is an empowerment tool to health and well-being. Attending the workshop means you will also learn to use Tai Chi to enhance your own life. If attending to be certified to teach you will also learn the necessary skills to become a safe and effective facilitator of the program. 

Eligibility:

• Exercise Physiologists
• Physiotherapists
• Occupational Therapists
• Tai Chi Teachers and Advanced Tai Chi Students
• Nurses
• Health Professionals (eg Doctors, Therapists)
• Accredited Exercise Instructors
• Certified Allied Health Assistants,
• People with experience in conducting exercises with no formal qualification under the supervision of a relevant health professional (contact Anastasia to disucss eligibility) 

Prior preparation for the workshop to gain most benefit and to enhance the prospect of being ready to be certified to teach by the end of the workshop.

• Learn the Basic 6 movements on disc one of the two disc Tai Chi for Arthritis 12 lessons DVD
• Familiarise yourself with the movements on disc two
• Read Chapters 1, 4, 6 and 11 in the Teaching Tai Chi Effectively Book
• Review the articles published on Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention available on Dr Lam's TCHI website

Participants to source independantly the Teaching book and DVD. Available from the TCHI website. 

$400 Early Bird if paid by January 19 2020

$430 after January 19 2020

Updates: $45 per additional update

$200 If you want to update your existing TCA/TCAFP/ Seated TCA. You must attend Day 2 (No additonal fee if you would like to attend for both days for the extra practice). Extra Tai Chi for Health Updates $45 each. 

$55 per day If you are already current in TCA, not due to update and would like to attend for a practice session 

50% discount if you would like to do the workshop and receive an Attendance Certificate only (not qualified to teach). 

$75 cancellation fee

Once you register and pay a discount code can be provided to purchase the book and DVD. 

Please register for the course and ASAP email or ring Anastasia for payment details. 

Note: Every effort is made to run the workshop as advertised however in the rare event that the workshop can not be facilitated a full refund will be given.

Parking on site and on neighbouring streets. 

Light refreshments provided for morning and afternoon. Please self-cater for any special dietary requirements. 

BYO Lunch. Refrigerator available. Approximately 400 metres to local shops and cafes.

Anastasia Yianni

Email: anastasiataichi@gmail.com

Mobile: 0422 652 866