Tai Chi Chi for Heart Conditions: An Empowering Program to Improve and Prevent these Conditions!

• What is Tai Chi for Heart Conditions?             
• Reasons to come
• Who Will Benefit?
• What To Wear
• Updates
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What is Tai Chi for Heart Conditions?
Studies have shown tai chi improves most  heart conditions. Heart conditions are the number one killer for the western world, yet most of the conditions are preventable, and can be improved with a healthier lifestyle. Dr Lam's team has incorporated medical research and traditional Chinese medicine into the ancient art of tai chi to create an effective program. It can prevent or improve most heart conditions, as well improve balance, immunity and relaxation.

Reasons to Come

• Learn this new program from one of Dr Lam's authorised Master Trainers
• Learn the extension movements that can fit into any of Dr Lam's Tai Chi for Health programs
• Physical and occupational therapists may find it a useful tool for their patients/clients
• Learn how to gently encourage and empower participants with heart condtions
• Deepen your understanding of tai chi principles
• Useful tool for caregivers

Who Will Benefit?

• Almost anyone can enjoy this unique program, simple but with depth. This is a deeply empowering program, which can be taught to people with different levels of heart conditions, or anyone wishing to use it to prevent these condition, or just as  an enjoyable program to improve health and wellness. 
• Instructors can learn to teach this program to your participants with or without heart conditions. 

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Preparation

Prepare by working with the Tai Chi for Heart Conditions DVD or the Online lessons and the Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book or ebook as much as possible. The DVD/lessons and book are essential requirements for certification for instructor of this program. Materials are available from taichiproductions.com (20% discount for paid participants, discount code to be given at registration.) 

What To Wear

Wear loose comfortable clothes and flat shoes suitable for exercise. 

Updates

Current instructors can request Tai Chi for Health certificate updates with advance notice and submitting an assignment prior to the workshop.  A fee may apply - check with your Master Trainer.

NB: Assignments submitted late may  incur an admin fee.

What is required?

     - Completion of Dr. Lam's self-paced study package SIPP. After you complete registration, you will be sent the link and 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.

     - CPR & First Aid certification

If updating your current 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 https://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/instructors/code-of-ethics/

     - Comraderie with fellow instructors, sharing of ideas and a great time together!

Once registered, you will receive an invoice 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 August 2)

$250 if attending workshop for initial training

$150 if attending to update current certification

Rate after August 2

$285 for initial training

$165 for TCHC update

Additional fee for multiple updates - $40 per additional update to a maximum of $120

Cancellations after August 2 are subject to a $50 cancellation fee.

Once, you pay for the workshop, you will receive a link to purchase the SIPP.  The retail fee is $80, but with the code you will receive, a 30% discount is applied bringing the fee down to about $56.  You will have access to the SIPP for an entire year.  It will continue to support you as you plan your lessons in that first year.  Be sure to get your discount code first before you purchase the SIPP.

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.

Master Trainer:  Jocelyn Simpson - jocelynsimpson854@gmail.com

Senior Trainer:  Tracey Anfuso-Temple - tracey_anfuso@hotmail.com