Zoom - Tai Chi for Osteoporosis & Updates with Jocelyn Simpson
When and Where
| Date: | Mar 16th 2024 |
| Time: | 9am - 5:30pm EDT |
| Address: | United States |
Information
Information
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
What is required?
- Completion of Dr. Lam's self-paced study package SIPP @ www.onlinetaichilessons.com/sipp-tai-chi-for-osteoporosis. After you complete registration, you will b sent a discount code for 30% off retail ( $56 instead of $80).
- Review of materials and practice (including teaching practice). Dr. Lam's book "Teaching Tai Chi Effectively" is a required text. It may be purchased at www.taichiproductions.com, or Amazon. After your registration is finalized, you will receive a discount code for the book to use at taichiproductions.com.
- Video of tai chi forms, warm-ups & cool downs and teaching "Waving Hands in Clouds" using the Stepwise Progressive Teaching Method
- CPR & First Aid certification
If updating your current TCO certification, please provide a copy of your most recent certificate
What is expected of me at the workshop?
- Practice and Demonstration of tai chi forms, along with warm-ups & cool-downs from memory
- Demonstration and understanding of the Stepwise Progressive Teaching Method from memory
- Understanding of safety protocols - Chapter 4 of "Teaching Tai Chi Effectively"
- Understanding of requirements of TCHI-certified instructors, including our Code of Ethics
- Comraderie with fellow instructors, sharing of ideas and a great time together!
Cost
Once registered, you will receive an invoice from me via "Square". You may then pay via credit card or Zelle. If you need a different method of payment, please contact Jocelyn at the email address below. Premier Members receive a 10% discount, so make sure your membership is up to date if you are currently a certified instructor!
Early Bird Rate (paid prior to March 10)
$250 if attending workshop for initial training
$150 if attending to update current certification
Rate after March 10
$285 for initial training
$165 for TCO update
Additional fee for multiple updates - $40 per additional update to a maximum of $120
Cancellations after March 1 are subject to a $50 cancellation fee.
Location
This is a virtual workshop using the Zoom platform. Please download Zoom (you may use the free version). If you haven't used this platform before, Zoom provides videos to help you learn how it works. This is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Find a space in your home suitable for practice, and experiment with Zoom so you learn how to stay within the frame. I will need to see you head to toe. I recommend using painter's tape on the floor to outline the area you will need to stay within. If available, I recommend using a HDMI connection to a larger screen or your television, so you have a larger image.
You can also check out the following YouTube videos from Dr. Lam and Becky Rahe for important Zoom Tech information: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jE2FjM1jlKI and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PW-0O_HdSjk&t=8s.
Contact
Master Trainer: Jocelyn Simpson - jocelynsimpson854@gmail.com
Senior Trainer: Tracey Anfuso-Temple - tracey_anfuso@hotmail.com
