Tai Chi for Diabetes with Becky Rahe

Tai Chi for Diabetes

Tai Chi for Diabetes is a tai chi form, specially designed by Dr Paul Lam in conjunction with his team of medical specialists and tai chi experts, to improve the management of diabetes. The program will help to increase flexibility and muscle strength, increase heart/lung activity, align posture, improve balance, and integrate the mind and body. This safe effective program is supported by Diabetes Australia.

Based on the Sun and Yang styles of tai chi, Tai Chi for Diabetes (TCD) is easy to learn, effective, and safe. The program includes warm-up and cool-down exercises, the teaching method, basic knowledge about diabetes, and how to teach this program safely. Qualified participants who complete the course may be accredited by the Tai Chi for Health Institute to teach this exercise program.

Dr Lam created this program with two parts. The Self-Paced Instructor Preparation Package (SIPP) is a self-paced virtual program containing essential material plus instruction in the basic movements to train effective and safe instructors. All you have to do is follow the sequence with Dr Lam’s video guides for every step.  Complete the quizzes at the end of each unit to move on, and at completion of the SIPP you may download your Certificate of Completion to send to the Master Trainer in advance of the live, interactive training.

After completion of the SIPP you will be ready for a one or two-day instructor training workshop to be eligible to become a Tai Chi for Health Institute (TCHI) Board Certified instructor). All TCHI Master Trainers around the world can conduct this workshop as listed online at the Tai Chi for Health Institute (tchi.org) website. The listing will indicate whether it is offered on a virtual platform or in person.

This live workshop is very personal. The Master Trainer will work with you to answer your questions, help to improve your tai chi, and ensure you can teach the program safely and effectively.

There will be discussions, practice sessions, and sharing of skills and knowledge, Question and Answer portions, and, most importantly, personal attention. The Master Trainer will give you feedback on what you did well and how you can improve your tai chi and teaching skills.  and connect you to the Tai Chi for Health Institute (TCHI), fellow instructors, and Senior Trainers.

Reasons to participate in the Tai Chi for Diabetes training workshop:

• Gain knowledge of tai chi and how it helps people with diabetes
• Be able to perform the Tai Chi for Diabetes set.
• Learn a new program incorporating a different tai chi style (Yang) for your existing and new students
• Yang style instructors will learn new perspectives to help improve your tai chi and introduce you to a proven teaching system
• Beginners can learn this for themselves to help improve their health and harmony
• To be a part of the Tai Chi for Health international family

Who is eligible to attend this training?

Diabetes Educators, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Exercise Physiologists, Certified Allied Health Assistants, Diversional Therapists, Lifestyle Coordinators, Health practitioners, Nurses, Tai Chi teachers and advanced Tai Chi students

The name of the Master Trainer authorized by Dr Lam to conduct this workshop is listed in the heading.

Registration Process

When you register for the live interactive training, you will receive a link to purchase the prerequisite online SIPP course. Normally priced at USD80, your link will allow you to purchase it at a 30% discount for about $56. You must go to Online Courses and purchase this separately from paying your course fee to the Master Trainer. It must be completed before the live interactive training. Allow 25-70 hours, on your schedule, and forward the Certificate of Completion to the trainer to qualify you for participation in the live interactive workshop. Do enroll ASAP because you must complete it 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 to your teaching skills.

This live workshop is very personal. The Master Trainer will work with you to answer your questions and help to improve your tai chi and ensure you can teach the program safely and effectively.

There will be discussions, practice sessions, and sharing of skills and knowledge, Question and Answer portions, and, most importantly, personal attention. The Master Trainer will give you feedback on what you did well and how you can improve your tai chi and teaching skill.  and connect you to the Tai Chi for Health Institute (TCHI), fellow instructors, Senior Trainers and offer continual support.

By the Completion of the Workshop, you will:

• Know the Tai Chi for Diabetes set at a deeper level
• Understand how tai chi improves health and relaxation
• Have learned how to teach this program effectively and safely
• Have improved your tai chi skill and knowledge
• Have learned how to attract and retain more students

Board Certification

Following successful completion of this course you will be required to register to become a Tai Chi for Health Institute Board-certified instructor before teaching the program (if not already a member). One annual fee covers Board Certification for all your Tai Chi for Health qualifications. You will then be listed with your certifications on the TCHI website.

Clothing

Wear loose comfortable clothes and flat shoes suitable for exercise.

About the Creator of Tai Chi for Diabetes

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 health, including Living Well with Diabetes by Dr Paul Lam and Pat Phillips, 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 workshop.

This training includes Two Steps:

Step 1: is a Self-Paced Instructor Preparation Package (SIPP) via online lessons. As soon as you register, a link with a promo code will be sent to you to purchase and activate your SIPP. 

Once Step 1: Self-Paced Instructor Preparation Package  (SIPP) is completed, you will send the completion Certificate to Becky Rahe taichiblr@gmail.com

Places are limited. Acceptance is on a first-come, first-served basis.

You can be part of the NEW Self-Paced Program for Tai Chi Diabetes instructors trained by attending this in-person workshop.

The Tai Chi for Diabetes program was created by Dr Paul Lam and his team.

After completion of SIPP (knowledge-based program and online lessons), you will be ready for Step 2, the Practical Training Workshop (practical session) - a 2-day instructor training workshop to be eligible to become a Tai Chi for Health Institute (TCHI) Board Certified instructor.

Suitable participants include health and fitness professionals, those with similar qualifications, and experienced tai chi students.

Resource Materials.

• Tai Chi for Diabetes Handbook *Included
•  **You will have access to the SIPP online lessons for 12 months once you register and activate the SIPP (not included in price)

If you do not have a copy of the Teaching Tai Chi Effectively Book, you may order it from Tai Chi Productions.

• Review the text, especially the chapters on safety, teaching effectively, the Stepwise Progressive Teaching Method, and Working with Chronic Conditions, as part of your preparation. 

Step 2 :  is the In-Person Practical workshop on December 12 & 13, at  9 am EST USA with Master Trainer, Becky Rahe.
You must complete the Step 1 Self-Paced Instructor Preparation Package (SIPP) PROGRAM beforehand.

What to Expect:

• We will take frequent breaks

• You must be present for all of the training

• 12 Hours of Training

• Post Zoom session(s) may be necessary if requirements are not met, and fees are applicable

• Certifications will be awarded once all training requirements have been completed

• Upon teaching, will make sure to have CPR/First Aid training

Once you are registered, Becky will send an invoice for the Practical Training and an invitation to attend Becky's weekly ongoing Tai Chi Zoom Session.  This session will help you prepare for the training and give you the opportunity to meet and network with other TCHI instructors.

**Current Instructors needing to update other Tai Chi for Health Programs, contact Becky for more information  taichiblr@gmail.com

$325 - This is the total fee for the two days of in-person practical instructor qualification training workshop with Master Trainer Becky Rahe (10 hours, including breaks), unlimited access to Becky's Weekly Wednesday Evening ZOOM Session, and the Tai Chi for Diabetes Handbook as well.

A link will be emailed to the participant to pay and register for SIPP

Please let Becky know if you do not have the book "Teaching Tai Chi Effectively".  This can be ordered from Tai Chi Productions

Cancellations $100 Fee

No Refunds 2 weeks prior to training

$150 JUST FOR FUN (NO QUALIFICATION OR CERTIFICATION)

Updates for other TCH Programs: $200 for the first update, $50 per program after. Each program assignment will be required prior to attending. Contact Becky Rahe for more information: taichiBLR@gmail.com

Cadillac Senior Center

601 Chestnut Street

Cadillac, MI 49601

Becky Rahe  Master Trainer taichiblr@gmail.com  419-266-0773

Ken Mangud Senior Trainer kenmangus@gmail.com 

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