TCR Virtual Instructor Workshop - August 23, 2021 - Lorraine Noval

What is tai chi?

Tai chi originated in ancient China; it improves health and wellness and is practised 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 a 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 orde 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

About the Creator of Tai Chi for Rehabilitation

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 Rehabilitation 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 REHABILITATION - Instructor Training Workshop

This workshop will be conducted virtually using the Zoom platform. 

New Certifications:

For this training, there is a requirement to attend the training using the Zoom platform, and then attend two 1-hour virtual practicums with the Master Trainer.     

Preparation for this training includes reading the book, Teaching Tai Chi Effectively, and working through the DVD, Tai Chi for Rehabilitation.  In addition, the completion/submission of a quiz is required prior to the first day of the training, as well as a recording of your attempt at performing the Tai Chi for Rehabilitation routine.  The recording will be done on the Zoom platform (or MP4) and the link sent to the Master Trainer a minimum of a 7-10 days before the first training segment.

The virtual training is scheduled to start August 23, 2021 at 9:00AM.  This training will be conducted using the Zoom platform.  There is no charge to use Zoom (that is, you do not have to have a paid account to attend the training).  No travel is required for this training.

For the practicum, the 1-hour sessions will be scheduled individually during the three-four weeks after the training component is completed.  The training completion certificate will be issued at the successful conclusion of the virtual assessment.

Registration closes August 5, 2021.

Instructor Recertifications:

Recertifications/updates are being done virtually on an individual basis - NOT at this training.  The process will be to complete the written assignment packet and then spend an hour on Zoom with the Master Trainer.  The Zoom session will include the usual recertification/update activities: doing the warm-ups, the Tai Chi routine(s) you are updating, and teaching one form using the Stepwise Progressive Teaching Method.  There will also be discussion of safety, teaching effectively, and any other topics, as appropriate.  Please contact the Master Trainer that originally certified you, for further information.

Cost:

Certification: $150.   A discount code to purchase the DVD, Tai Chi for Rehabilitation,  will be provided, if needed.

Cancellation:  $50 administrative fee.

Payments:  

1)  Checks or money orders should be made to: Albany Tai Chi, 112 Manning Blvd, Albany NY 12203. 

2)  Payments may be made via PayPal - PayPal.me/AlbanyTaiChi

3)  For other credit card payments, contact AlbanyTaiChi@aol.com for instructions  -- or call 518-527-8412.

VIRTUAL TRAINING from:

Asian Arts Group Tai Chi Center

28 Essex Street

Albany, NY  12206

Master Trainer:  Lorraine Noval, AlbanyTaiChi@aol.com

Senior Trainer:  Kate McKee, TaiChiKateMc@gmail.com