Tai Chi for Arthritis & Falls Prevention & Updates with Linda Ebeling

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 specialized 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

Who Can Come?

Anyone with or without prior tai chi experience can attend this workshop. Preparation is strongly recommended.

Registration Process

When you register for the live interactive training, you will receive a link to purchase the prerequisite online SIPP course. Normally priced at USD 80, your link will allow you to purchase it at a discount of 30%. You must go to Online Tai Chi Workshops and purchase this separately from paying your course fee to the Master Trainer. It must be completed before the live interactive training. Allow 25-70 hours, on your schedule, and forward the Certificate of Completion to the trainer to qualify you for participation in the live interactive workshop. Do enroll ASAP because you must complete it before participating in the live interactive portion. You will have access to the online SIPP material for one year, and you will find it a great support to your teaching skills.

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

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. Let the Master Trainer know in advance that you are interested in updates. Additional fees apply.

For more information please click here

Tai Chi for Arthritis& Falls Prevention Instructor Training Workshop Facilitated by Master Trainer Linda Ebeling, Updates available
February 26 & 27, 2022, Anchorage Alaska
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Check-in starts at 8:30 a.m.)
This workshop is part of a grant to train Instructors from Alaska in TCA FP, some travel scholarships are available

What Will Participants Learn?
After this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate the TCA FP form and its warm-up and cool-down;
• Describe practical ways to integrate tai chi principles into existing interventions, exercises and activities;
• Differentiate ways to safely modify tai chi movements for an individual’s capabilities and limitations;
• Demonstrate how to teach tai chi, using the Stepwise Progressive Teaching Method

Steps to Becoming a TCA Instructor

1. Watch TCA FP DVD and practice forms before attending the TCA FP Instructor Training Workshop.
2. Obtain a valid CPR certificate from an accredited course before teaching a TCA FP class.
3. Pass the workshop test and form check
4. Participants must be willing to teach at a local area senior center for 6 months to be eligible for a scholarship.

BEFORE WORKSHOP….
Participants are to view the DVD before attending the training and become familiar with the first six movements, and have completed reading Teaching Tai Chi Effectively.

WHAT TO WEAR: Loose, comfortable clothing withflat shoes suitable for exercise.

Lunch on your own

This workshop is part of a grant to train Instructors from Alaska in TCA FP, some travel scholarships are available.

Tai Chi brochure, registration and travel scholarships forms are available by emailing ssc@seward.net to request application.

Travel scholarships are available for limited students who live at least 45 miles away from the workshop; to cover airfare, road travel and 2 to 3 nights hotel stay. The student must be willing to teach at a local area senior center for 6 months to be eligible for a scholarship.

Cost of the workshop: $100.00

Registration forms are available by emailing ssc@seward.net to request a registration and scholarship form.
Upon registration, the student will receive the TCA DVD and Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book.

 2-Day Workshop Fee: $100
Update Feb 27 fee:$100, Updating instructors may attend both days for the same price and enrichment
The registration deadline for workshop is February 4, 2022.

CEUs available for $30.00, payable at workshop

COST OF TRAINING INCLUDES

• Tai Chi for Arthritis DVD
• Book: Teaching Tai Chi Effectively
• Tai Chi for Arthritis Certificate
• Discount on Tai Chi Productions items

- LUNCH ON YOUR OWN 

McDonald Center, 13701 Harry McDonald Rd, Eagle River, AK 

Contact Program Manager, Dana Paperman ssc@seward.net or (907) 224-5604 for general inquiries.

Master Trainer: Linda Ebeling, cranetigertaichi@yahoo.com

Local Contact and Senior Trainer: Sarah Meitl, meitl.sarah@gmail.com