Tai Chi for Beginners Instructor Training Nina Zeldin & Pat Lawson

Tai Chi for Beginners

What is Tai Chi for Beginners?

Dr Lam and his team of tai chi experts composed this program, based on the most popular Yang style 24 Forms Tai Chi, to be learner-friendly. The Beginners set gives students an easy-to-learn format that leads to a solid foundation. The program takes learners on an enjoyable journey to better health and harmony through the power of tai chi, building in steps that incorporate warm-ups, Qigong, stepping exercises, foundation movements, and exploring the connections between movements. It is both a safe and a satisfying program.

Reasons to Come

• To work with Dr Lam’s Master Trainers to learn the 6 Easy Steps and the program.
• To learn a program based on Yang-style tai chi for your existing and new students.
• To learn new perspectives to help improve your tai chi
• To be introduced to a proven teaching system that will improve student retention
• To improve health and harmony
• To be a part of the Tai Chi for Health international family.
• To earn instructor certification in this program

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 Beginner’s Yang style 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.

A written assignment must be completed and submitted one week before the workshop. Late fees apply.

For USA only - Optional Continuing Education Hours Available

The American College of Sports Medicine’s Professional Education Committee certifies that “Tai Chi for Health Institute” meets the criteria for official ACSM Approved Provider status from (2021 – December 2024).

Approved Providers and their content reflect the concepts of their respective organizations and do not necessarily represent the positions or policies of ACSM. Providership #701292

The American College of Sports Medicine’s Professional Education Committee certifies that “Tai Chi for Health Institute” meets the criteria for official ACSM Approved Provider status from (2021 – December 2024).

Approved Providers and their content reflect the concepts of their respective organizations and do not necessarily represent the positions or policies of ACSM. Providership #701292

As a Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), the Kansas Physical Therapy Association has approved the Tai Chi for Health Institute to provide continuing education contact hours to Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants. (CEUL073011)

The Indiana Professional Licensing Agency has approved the Tai Chi for Health Institute, c/o The Home Gym, Inc. to provide continuing education contact hours to Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapist Assistants. (98000561A) 

This is an in-person training in beautiful summer time Maine. Benefit from playing tai chi with two Master Trainers. 

Your advance preparation, working with the Tai Chi for Beginners DVD or online course to learn the movements, is essential to your success. Please allow a minimum of 20 hours or more to work with the electronic or DVD course.

In addition you must have the Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book, and review chapters 4,5,6,8 and 11. Participants must also learn the basic shape and order of the movements using the online digital course or the DVD. The book, the course, and the DVD are available at www.taichiproductions.com and you will receive a discount code for a 20% discount on your order once your paid registration is received. Estimated cost of the course materials is about $40.  

The course fee is $285, payable by check (to Healthy Acadia, P.O. Box 1710, Ellsworth, Maine*, or by credit card with an $5 service fee (telephone Nina Zeldin to arrange, 207-479-1206. *If paying by check, please reference “August TCB Training” on memo line.  

There will be a $50 administration fee for all cancellations. No refunds after July 20, 2023.

Moore Community Center Theater, 125 State Street, Ellsworth, Maine 04605

Please contact trainer Nina Zeldin at nina@healthyacadia.org or 207-479-1206 with any questions.