Exploring the Depth of the Yang Style 24 Forms Tai Chi

1-Day In-Person Workshop with Live Online Teaching by Dr Paul Lam

This workshop is open to all levels, and the fascination and joy of practising together can be experienced. However, knowledge of the Yang Style 24 Forms is an advantage. Please prepare by learning the form before attending this workshop to gain the most out of this experience.

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

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. 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.

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 the 24 Forms.

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 has learned the Yang 24 Forms 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 the 24 Forms yet, you can learn the program through instructional materials:

• Online Tai Chi Lessons, or

• Instructional DVD*

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 the '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 this Depth of Yang Style 24 Forms workshop (April 12, Sunday).

If you are planning to attend both workshops, please make sure to book the 'Depth of Tai Chi for Arthritis' (April 11, Saturday) 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 the '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 this Depth of Yang Style 24 Forms workshop (April 12, Sunday).

If you are planning to attend both workshops, please make sure to book the 'Depth of Tai Chi for Arthritis' (April 11, Saturday) 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 Yang Style 24 Forms Tai Chi (and be able to perform it from memory) before the workshop. If you don't know it yet, you can learn the program through instructional materials:

• Online Tai Chi Lessons, or

• Instructional DVD*

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