Zoom Tai Chi for Life Instructor Training, Two half days with Nina Zeldin

Information

What is Tai Chi for Life?

Tai Chi for Life is an innovative and easy-to-learn program that incorporates dance and fun, designed for beginners and seniors to improve balance and strength. Tai Chi for Life incorporates Dr Lam’s forty years of experience in tai chi, medicine, and positive psychology into a fun program focusing on flow. It's an easy and fun program to enjoy the movements of tai chi simply! 

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.

Reasons to come

• To enjoy working with Doctor Lam's authorised Master Trainer
• To learn how to gently encourage and empower even the most debilitated participants
• To deepen your understanding of tai chi principles
• To meet like-minded colleagues and share their enthusiasm
• To learn an easy and fun program to share with your participants
• This can be a useful tool for physical therapists and their clients

Who can Attend?

Anyone with or without prior tai chi experience can attend this workshop. However, preparation is mandatory.            

Registration Process

When you register and pay for the live interactive training, you will receive a link to purchase the prerequisite online Self-Paced Instructor Preparation Package (SIPP) course. Normally priced at USD 80, your link will allow you to purchase it at a 30% discount. You must go to the 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 25-30 hours on your schedule, and then forward the Certificate of Completion to the trainer to qualify for participation in the live interactive workshop. Do enrol ASAP because you must complete SIPP 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 for your teaching skills. You will also receive a 20% discount code to purchase the required Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book from taichiproductions.com.

By the Completion of the Workshop, you will:

• Know the Tai Chi for Life 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

Details

This Instructor Certification course is comprised of two parts: 

Completing the new Tai Chi for Life Self-Paced Instructor Preparation Package (SIPP) course and reading the Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book PRIOR to the October workshop. You will find this valuable resource helpful in preparing for the October workshop, as well as in supporting your teaching throughout your first year. You will have access to the materials for 365 days.  The SIPP package must be purchased separately by you, well in advance of the September in-person training. It is normally $80 USD, but you will receive a 30% off coupon code after your payment for the July in-person workshop is received, significantly reducing the price to about $56.

Attending the live, interactive workshop Fridays, October 17 & 24, 1;00 pm – 5:00 pm ET each day. During the October workshop, we will review the material from the Tai Chi for Life SIPP, including all the movements.  To become certified at the end of the training, participants will need to show they are able to perform the set of movements from memory. Your preparation helps assure that you become certified at the end of the training. Those who are not well prepared may require additional practice and meeting(s) with the Master Trainer to meet the standard for certification.

Following the training, those meeting the standard for instructor qualification will be invited to join the Tai Chi for Health Institute. Your membership provides the license to teach this program, allows you to list your classes on TCHI.org, and offers many other benefits. Click here to learn more: https://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/faq-for-becoming-a-board-certified-instructor/

The fee for the Self-Paced Preparation Package (SIPP) portion of the training is $56 after applying the coupon code you will be sent after your registration and payment for the September in-person training are received.  If you pay prior to registering, the fee will be $80. It is best to register for the course and use the coupon code, as refunds will not be processed later. This purchase will be made online via the link you will receive.

The full retail price of the Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book is $9.99 for the electronic version, and $17.95 + shipping for the print version. You will receive a 20% discount code to purchase the book after your payment for the October workshop is received.

The fee for the October workshop is $250, payable by check to Healthy Acadia, P.O. Box 1710, Ellsworth, Maine, 04605 or by credit card. If paying by check, please reference “October TCL” on the memo line. If paying by credit card, you can call Nina Zeldin at 207-667-7676 (office) or 479-1206 (cell), or use this link: https://www.healthyacadia.org/pay. If you use the link, please write “Oct. TCL” in the “Payment for” box. 

 There will be a $50 administration fee for all workshop cancellations. No refunds after September 26, 2025.

 No refunds for preparatory materials. 

Virtual on Zoom

Nina Zeldin

nina@healthyacadia.org

207-667-7676 (office) or 207-479-1206 (cell)