Tai Chi for Osteoporosis instructor training workshop on Zoom by Rani Hughes
When and Where
| Date: | 21st - 28th Nov, 2020 |
| Time: | 9.00-5.00pm |
| Address: | Zoom based on Melbourne, Australia time zone Australia |
Information
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Tai Chi for Osteoporosis
Tai Chi for Osteoporosis (TCO) was specially designed by Dr Paul Lam in conjunction with his tai chi associates and a team of medical experts. It helps to improve balance and prevent the risk of falls. The program will also improve posture, muscle strength, relaxation, fitness, and health. Based on Sun and Yang styles of tai chi, Tai Chi for Osteoporosis is easy to learn, effective, and safe. It includes some gentle weight-bearing movements that are beneficial for bone strength. It also incorporates breathing exercises and stepping in four directions. 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 to people with or without osteoporosis
- Discover how tai chi improves health
- Gain essential knowledge about osteoporosis and exercise
- Sample Yang style tai chi
- Improve your level of tai chi in a positive, enjoyable and interactive environment
- To work with one of Dr Lam’s Authorized Master Trainers
- To improve your health
- To improve your balance
- To learn how to set up classes.
Requirements
Anyone is welcome to attend, but 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 instructor
- Other similar professionals
By the Completion of the Workshop you will:
- Know the Tai Chi for Osteoporosis set at a deeper level
- Understand how tai chi works for Osteoporosis
- Have learned how to teach this program effectively and safely.
- Have learned Dr Lam’s Stepwise Progressive Teaching Method
- Apply for either an instructor’s or an attendance certificate
Clothing
Wear loose comfortable clothes and flat shoes suitable for exercise.
From the Experts
“Osteoporosis Australia supports the Tai Chi for Osteoporosis program designed by Dr Paul Lam”
Judy Stenmark, CEO, Osteoporosis Australia
“Tai Chi may help people with Osteoporosis to improve their muscular strength, coordination and balance”
Professor Marcus Seibel, Endocrinologist, Concord Hospital
“Tai chi is a fabulous exercise for older adults as it fulfils many of the outcomes we wish to achieve”
Professor Shona Bass, Population Health, Deakin University
Dr Paul Lam
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-recognized 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.
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 MT holding the workshop.
Details
One successful completion of this two day intensive workshop, you will be provided with the necessary skills and knowledge to conduct safe and effective modified tai chi classes. Tai Chi for Osteoporosis is a program designed by Dr. Paul Lam in conjunction with a team of medical specialists and tai chi experts. Based on the Sun and Yang style Tai Chi, Tai Chi for Osteoporosis is easy to learn, effective and safe. It is designed to improve balance and prevent falls. The program will also improve overall health and wellness.
At the conclusion of the workshop
· Learn how to teach this program safely and effectively
· Gain knowledge of what is Tai Chi and how it helps people at risk of falls
· Be able to perform the Tai Chi for Osteoporosis set
Who is eligible to attend this training?
Suitable participants include: Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapist, Exercise Physiologists, Nurses, Health professionals (eg doctors), Accredited Exercise Instructors, Allied Health Assistants, Chinese Medicine students and practitioners, Tai Chi teachers and advanced tai chi students.
Your trainer
Rani Hughes is an occupational therapist and master trainer in the Tai Chi for Rehabilitation, Tai Chi for Arthritis, Tai Chi for Diabetes and many other programs. Rani enjoys teaching and has trained hundreds of Tai Chi for Health instructors. She has taught tai chi for over twenty years to a diverse range of people including people with arthritis, diabetes and people experiencing mental illness across Australia, South Korea, Sri Lanka and New Zealand.
Cost
Course Fees $430
Early Bird fee $400 payment due by 16th October 2020.
Note: Each participant is required to purchase Tai Chi for Osteoporosis DVD ($29.95) and "Teaching Tai Chi Effectively" by Dr. Paul Lam as a hard copy book ($21.95) or e-book ($9.99). These products are available through Tai Chi Productions in Sydney Ph (02) 9533 6511 or www.taichiproductions.com.
- Direct Bank Transfer: Rani Hughes Pty Ltd BSB: 063157 Account: 1027 4280. Please note your name on the transaction record.
Cancellation two weeks prior will have a $50 administration fee. If cancellation
occurs after this time, $100 administration fee will occur.
Contact
Rani Hughes Ph 0409 164 396
ranihughes@hotmail.com
