MELBOURNE: Exploring the Depth of the Yang Style 24 Forms Tai Chi with Dr Paul Lam
When and Where
| Date: | Mar 29th 2026 |
| Time: | 9:00AM to 5:00PM AEDT |
| Address: | Chelsea Activity Hub 5 Showers Ave Chelsea VIC Australia |
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Exploring the Depth of the Yang Style 24 Forms Tai Chi with Dr Paul Lam
1-Day Live In-Person Workshop
Learn how to unlock the secrets of tai chi, gain more health benefits and improve your tai chi.
Everyone who knows the Yang Style 24 Forms Tai Chi, or is prepared to learn it prior, is welcome to join this workshop!
Preparation will enable you to gain the maximum benefits and enjoyment from this workshop, so please prepare before attending this workshop.
Depth of Yang Style 24 Forms
The Yang Style 24 Forms was created in 1956 by the Chinese National Sports Committee to popularise tai chi. Today it is the most popular set in the world. It contains all the key principles of tai chi with special features of Yang Style. Dr Paul Lam has extensive experience on this set. He has worked with well-known experts including the main creator of the 24 Forms - Master Fu Zhong Wen.
In this workshop, Dr Lam will go through each form in detail to explore the depth and inner meaning. You will be working towards the ultimate purpose of tai chi; to cultivate your qi most effectively and enjoyably, converting it to Jing and using the process to generate more Qi. He will also provide points of improvement and direction to develop your tai chi.
During the workshop you will have time to share with Dr Lam's over 50 years of tai chi experience and Chinese culture relevant to tai chi improvement. You will learn how he incorporates up-to-date medical knowledge to make tai chi more powerful for health and wellness.
At the completion of the workshop you will understand the sets more deeply, find a clearer path to progress in your tai chi and gain more enjoyment from your practice.
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How does Tai Chi work?
Anyone who likes tai chi can benefit from participating in this workshop. An effective exercise for health, muscular strength, flexibility, and fitness. Tai chi is proven to do all of these and more. Additional benefits include stress relief, improved relaxation, balance, posture and immunity.
There are over 35 published studies (available at taichiforhealthinstitute.org/medical-studies) showing Dr Lam's tai chi programs are effective to improve many aspects of health. However, studies don't show anywhere near the full extent of benefits tai chi can bring! Such as empowering you to develop inner peace, strength and power, leading to more happiness and fulfilment.
Dr Lam utilises scientific findings to modernise the 24 Forms giving it more internal strength. His interpretation of the 24 Forms will help you to develop your tai chi to a higher level relatively quickly.
Reasons to come
Dr Lam loves sharing the enjoyment and health benefits of tai chi. Thousands of people travel around the world to attend his workshops. He has found the key elements of tai chi to help you develop your tai chi with over 50 years experience and research. His Tai Chi for Health programs have improved the health and wellness of millions of people around the world.
Dr Lam incorporates his medical knowledge, tai chi experience and positive psychology to enhance this program.
You can expect to improve your tai chi significantly and learn good skills and knowledge at his friendly and interactive workshops. You would also enjoy working with Dr Lam and his colleagues.
- To work with the creator of Tai Chi for Health programs
- To enhance and discover more depth of the Yang Style 24 Forms Tai Chi
- To deepen your understanding of tai chi principles
- To enjoy exploring the inner meaning and insights of tai chi
- To better feel the flow, the qi and beauty of tai chi
- To meet like-minded tai chi friends
Who can attend?
Everyone who knows the Yang Style 24 Forms Tai Chi, or is prepared to learn it prior.
Everyone who wishes to expand their tai chi knowledge and skills in an interactive and friendly environment.
Be sure to study Dr Lam’s 24 Forms Online Tai Chi Lessons or instructional DVD before the workshop.
About Dr Paul Lam, Founder of the Tai Chi for Health Institute (TCHI)
Dr Paul Lam, a family physician and tai chi expert from Sydney, is a world leader in the field of tai chi for health. His visionary book, "Teaching Tai Chi Effectively", has been a key factor in the great success of the Tai Chi for Health programs. Millions of people have improved their health and wellness by learning from his programs.
Dr Lam has authored best-selling books, instructional tai chi DVDs and online tai chi lessons. His tai chi programs are supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.gov), and health departments and arthritis foundations around the world.
Dr Lam enjoys sharing his years of tai chi experience so much that he has travelled nearly 2 million miles teaching it. His workshops are usually fully booked, people travel thousands of miles to attend his workshop. He has a knack of making complex theory easy to learn. You can expect to enjoy his friendly interactive teaching method, and gain significant improvement in your tai chi.
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Venue
Chelsea Activity Hub
5 Showers Ave,
Chelsea VIC 3196
Australia
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Fees
NOTE: Non-refundable booking and payment processing fees will be added at checkout.
- Early-Bird Price (until 31st January 2026 only): $260
- Regular Price (1st February 2026 onwards): $295
Combined Workshop Discount
- Register for the 'Depth of Tai Chi for Arthritis' workshop (28th March, Saturday) first and you will receive a $40 discount code in your confirmation email which can be used for this 'Depth of 24 Forms' workshop held the following day (29th March, Sunday). If you are planning to attend both, please make sure to book the Depth of TCA workshop first. Note that only one discount code can be applied per registration.
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Available Discounts
NOTE: Only one discount can be applied per registration. If you have not received or do not know your discount code, please contact us at workshops@taichiproductions.com
For TCHI Instructors
- 10% discount (off the tuition fee) for members of TCHI
For TCHI Senior Trainers and Master Trainers
- 40% discount (off the tuition fee) for Senior Trainers
- 50% discount (off the tuition fee) for Master Trainers
Combined Workshop Discount
- Register for the 'Depth of Tai Chi for Arthritis' workshop (28th March, Saturday) first and you will receive a $40 discount code in your confirmation email which can be used for this 'Depth of 24 Forms' workshop held the following day (29th March, Sunday). If you are planning to attend both, please make sure to book the Depth of TCA workshop first. Note that only one discount code can be applied per registration.
Product Discounts
Registrants will receive a 20% discount code in your confirmation email that can be used towards 24 Forms Tai Chi preparation material:
*DVD may also be available on Amazon, but no discounts apply.
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Preparation
Preparation will enable you to gain the maximum benefits and enjoyment from this workshop.
Be sure to learn the 24 Forms (and be able to perform from memory) from instructional material prior. Be sure to factor in time before the workshop to learn it.
Registrants will receive a 20% discount code in your confirmation email that can be used towards:
*DVD may also be available on Amazon, but no discounts apply.
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UPDATES
Workshop participants who are also certified TCHI Instructors will have the opportunity to update their Tai Chi for Health qualifications. Advanced notice is essential.
Price per Update: $65
(max of $260 for 4 or more updates)
NOTE: Non-refundable booking and payment processing fees will be added at checkout.
Choose which program/s you will update at checkout.
You must complete the relevant Self-paced Instructor Preparation Package (SIPP) of the program/s you will Update. Please allow suitable time to complete the required SIPP online learning material (valued at US$80 each, included in your Update fee). After you purchase an Update, you will be sent a link to access the relevant SIPP by the Workshops team.
Upon completion of your SIPP, you will be issued a Certificate of Completion. At least 2 weeks prior to the workshop, you must submit this certificate to workshops@taichiproductions.com
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What to Wear
Wear loose comfortable clothes and flat shoes suitable for exercise.
Please attend scent-free in consideration of those with allergies, including Dr Lam himself.
Additional Notes
- Places are limited. Acceptance is on a first come, first served basis.
- Cancellation fee: $100. No refunds from 1st March 2026.
- All booking and payment processing fees are non-refundable.
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Contact
Contact the Local Coordinator: Anastasia Yianni
- Email: anastasiataichi@gmail.com
Contact the Tai Chi Workshops Team (Australia)
- Phone: +61 2 9533 6511 (Australia)