MAINE: Exploring the Depth of Tai Chi for Arthritis (In-Person Workshop with Live Online Teaching by Dr Paul Lam)
When and Where
| Date: | Apr 11th 2026 |
| Time: | 9:00AM to 4:00PM EDT |
| Address: | Healthy Acadia 77 Beechland Rd Ellsworth ME United States |
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Exploring the Depth of Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention
1-Day In-Person Workshop with Live Online Teaching by Dr Paul Lam
Learn how to unlock the secrets of tai chi, gain more health benefits and improve your tai chi.
"For over 50 years I have been seeking the true understanding of tai chi principles and how to gain the maximum health benefits in minimum time. I would like to share my insights with you to make your tai chi journey more fulfilling and reach greater heights."
- Dr Paul Lam, Founder of the Tai Chi for Health Institute (TCHI)
WORKSHOP FORMAT
This workshop is delivered in person and all participants must be at the venue in Maine, USA.
- Dr Paul Lam live online: Dr Lam will join the group live online (from Sydney) to teach, share insights, and answer questions in real time several times during the day. You will see, hear, and interact with him on a large screen with high-quality video and audio.
- In-person guidance and small group practice: Participants will also learn and practice together in small groups onsite with guidance from TCHI Master Trainers and Senior Trainers who will provide hands-on teaching and personalized support throughout the day.
This format allows every participant to enjoy an engaging, real-time experience while attending physically at the venue.
Attendance is in person only and online participation is not available.
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About the Workshop
This has been one of the most useful and popular workshops conducted by Dr Lam around the world.
During this engaging workshop Dr Lam will discuss the inner meanings of tai chi principles and how to incorporate them into your forms. He will explain what Qi (vital life energy) is. We will work on using the Yi (mind) to drive the Qi, and the Qi to drive the Jing (internal force).
Dr Lam will show you how to deliver the Jing and use it to regenerate more Qi. Your tai chi will improve significantly. These techniques are applicable to all forms of tai chi.
Millions of people around the world have learned Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention and would like to progress further. This workshop is a great opportunity to enhance your tai chi and gain greater health benefits.
You can update your certification for Tai Chi for Arthritis or other Tai Chi for Health programs by attending this workshop and completing the appropriate assignment prior.
There is infinite depth in the Tai Chi for Arthritis program - discover how much more power and enjoyment you would gain each time you explore and re-explore the depth!
Everyone is welcome to learn the Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention program and join this workshop for health improvement!
*Note: This is NOT an Instructor Training workshop.
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How does Tai Chi work?
Anyone who likes tai chi can benefit from participating in this workshop. Tai chi is proven to be an effective exercise for health, muscular strength, flexibility, fitness 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.
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.
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 Tai Chi for Arthritis
- To improve your tai chi
- To deepen your understanding of tai chi even if you had previously done this workshop
- To enjoy more of 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 has learned Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention and is able to perform the set from memory. Both students and instructors can participate to gain the benefits and expand their tai chi knowledge and skills in an interactive and friendly environment.
If you don't know Tai Chi for Arthritis yet, you can learn the program through instructional materials:
or learn it from Dr Lam's certified Tai Chi instructors.
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 preparation material.
*DVD may also be available on Amazon, but no discounts apply.
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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
Healthy Acadia
Community Room
77 Beechland Rd,
Ellsworth, ME 4605
Schedule
Check-in: 8:15 AM
Start time: 9:00 AM
Lunch: Noon to 1:00 PM
End: 4:00 PM
*There will be 10-minute breaks every hour
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Fees
NOTE: Non-refundable booking and payment processing fees will be added at checkout.
- Early-Bird Price (until February 28): $295
- Regular Price (March 1 onwards): $350
Combined Workshop Discount
Register for this 'Depth of Tai Chi for Arthritis' workshop (April 11, Saturday) first and you will receive a $50 discount code in your confirmation email which can be used for the workshop held the following day in Maine:
If you are planning to attend both workshops, please make sure to book this 'Depth of Tai Chi for Arthritis' workshop first. Note that only one discount can be applied per registration.
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Available Discounts
NOTE: Only one discount can be applied per registration. For TCHI Instructors, please login into your TCHI account to find your discount code or contact us at service@drlamtaichiworkshops.com
For TCHI Instructors
- 10% discount (off the tuition fee) for certified TCHI Instructors
For USTCC Members
- 10% discount (off the tuition fee). Use discount code USTCC10 at checkout
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
Product Discounts
Registrants will receive a 20% discount code in your confirmation email that can be used towards preparation material.
Combined Workshop Discount
Register for this 'Depth of Tai Chi for Arthritis' workshop (April 11, Saturday) first and you will receive a $50 discount code in your confirmation email which can be used for the workshop held the following day in Maine:
If you are planning to attend both workshops, please make sure to book this 'Depth of Tai Chi for Arthritis' workshop first. Note that only one discount can be applied per registration.
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Preparation
Preparation will enable you to gain the maximum benefits and enjoyment from this workshop.
Be sure to study Dr Paul Lam’s Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention (and able to perform from memory) before the workshop. If you don't know it yet, you can learn the program through instructional materials:
or learn it from Dr Lam's certified Tai Chi instructors.
Registrants will receive a 20% discount code in your confirmation email that can be used towards preparation material.
*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 registration is essential. Please be sure to add the specific updates to your registration form.
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 $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 one month prior to the workshop, you must submit this certificate to service@drlamtaichiworkshops.com
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Paying by Check
If you prefer to pay by check, please contact the Workshops USA team at service@drlamtaichiworkshops.com to get a quote for the total amount. Once confirmed, please make the check payable to DR PAUL LAM TAI CHI WORKSHOPS USA, then send your check to:
Dr Paul Lam Tai Chi Workshops
c/o Patricia Lawson
PO Box 812
Buda, TX. 78610
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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.
Additional Notes
- Places are limited. Acceptance is on a first come, first served basis.
- Cancellation fee: $75. No refunds from March 1, 2026 onwards.
- All booking and payment processing fees are non-refundable.
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Tai Chi Workshops USA Team
Dr Lam's workshop team loves sharing tai chi in the most positive and interactive way. We will do what we can to facilitate a fun and rewarding time for all at the workshops.
Contact Pat and Ernie
- E-mail: service@drlamtaichiworkshops.com
- Phone: 844-823-7526
(Best hours to call 9AM to 1PM Eastern, or leave voice message)
Contact the Local Coordinator: Nina Zeldin
- Email: nina@healthyacadia.org