Tai Chi for Osteoporosis Instructor Training and Multi-Updates: 2-day workshop with Chris Hattle MT

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.

Tai Chi for Osteoporosis Instructor training is a two-day workshop with opportunity to update both TCO and other Tai Chi for Health Instructor certificates.

Come and enjoy the Hawkes Bay environment and fellowship.

Registered Exercise Professionals - 17.5 CPD points

About Payment

• Full Member     = Full / BCI Instructor Member of Tai Chi for Health Community NZ Inc (TCHC NZ Inc)
• REPS               = Registered Exercise Professional
• TCHC NZ Inc   = Member of TCHC NZ Inc (other than Full Member)
• Earlybird payments are those paid before before August 26th
• Payments on 26th August or after = 'Late payments'
• Update costs are additional - refer to lower costing schedules.
• Cancellations within 48 hours of the workshop starting may incur a $50 fee on attedance. No refund for resource purchases.
• All costings include gst

Costs:

                                        EarlyBird                      Late                                       

Standard cost                  $ 295                          $ 325                                                                                            

TCHC NZ Inc                   $ 265                          $ 295                                                                                           

BCI or REPS                    $ 250                          $ 280

Updating Only                Earlybird                      Late

                                        $150                           $ 165

         PLUS                                                                           NB Updates require small assignments to be done prior to teh workshop.

• $45 for the whole arthritis suite (2-4 subjects) TCA TCAFP TCA2 Seated TCA
• $40 per update subject - More than three updates - capped at  $125 

Resources - 10% discount on purchase price after course payment received. Full price listed below

• TCO DVD                                           $ 39 + P&P subject to change
• Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book       $ 29 +P&P    - also available as e-book (email Chris Hattle for further information)

Refreshments

Tea and coffee will be provided

Please bring your own lunch

Leader:       Chris Hattle - Master Trainer

Email:         hattle@xtra.co.nz

Phone:        027 285 2002     (text)