Zoom: Tai Chi for Arthritis 2, Two half days with Nina Zeldin

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Tai Chi for Arthritis 2 

What is Tai Chi for Arthritis 2? 

Dr. Paul Lam and his team of medical and tai chi experts designed the Tai Chi for Arthritis program to be safe and effective for people with arthritis; it also provides health benefits and can improve almost anyone’s quality of life.

Millions of people around the world have gained health benefits from the TCA program. Many scientific studies have shown that the TCA program relieves pain, improves quality of life and makes people feel better. Studies also show the program prevents falls; that is why the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.gov) recommends it for this purpose. It is supported by many Arthritis Foundations, including the USA, Australia and UK.

TCA has twelve moves, and many people told Dr Lam they wanted a longer set to enhance their practice. Dr Lam has carefully selected a further 9 forms to add to the original TCA to create a more exciting set. Containing more sophisticated moves and subtle changes in direction, TCA2 is an ideal tool for beginners looking to expand their repertoire, develop their knowledge of the tai chi principles, and gain more health benefits.

Dr Lam strongly recommends everyone learn this more challenging set.

Reasons to Come

Become eligible to be Board Certified for TCA2

Improve your TCA set

Learn more depth of the tai chi principles

Develop your tai chi in a positive, enjoyable and interactive environment

Learn a more exciting and challenging set

Gain more material to share with your participants

Requirements

Anyone is welcome to attend. To get the most from the workshop and become a Board-Certified Instructor, participants need to be able to perform the set from memory.

By the Completion of the Workshop, you will:

Know the Tai Chi for Arthritis set at a deeper level

Understand how tai chi improves health and relaxation

Have improved your tai chi skill and knowledge

Clothing

Wear loose, comfortable clothes and flat shoes suitable for exercise.

Tai Chi for Health Program Updates

At this workshop, instructors have an opportunity to update their other Tai Chi for Health certifications. You will need to complete a written assignment before the workshop, and update fee(s) applies. Please note which program(s) you wish to update on the registration form.

Details

This dynamic, eight-hour interactive Tai Chi for Arthritis 2 (TCA2) Instructor Certification Workshop will be held live on Zoom. 

To become a TCA2 certified instructor, you will need to show that you can teach safely and effectively, per TCHI standards, and do the set from memory. Required preparatory work includes learning the forms by working with the Tai Chi for Arthritis 2 online lessons or DVD and reading the Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book. These materials can be purchased at taichiproductions.com. You will receive a 20% discount code after your registration and payment are received. 

The workshop will be held via the Zoom platform on two half days, Fridays, October 9 & 16,  1:00 pm to 5:00 pm ET each day. 

There will be a brief (approximately ½ hour) Zoom “tech check” meeting on October 1, 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm ET, to ensure participants are comfortable using Zoom and can be seen head-to-toe. 

Participants who meet the requirements of the program and are TCHI members will receive an instructor certificate. If you have not met the requirements, Nina will work with you to meet them

Cost

The course fee is $200, payable by check (to Healthy Acadia, P.O. Box 1710, Ellsworth, Maine), or by credit card. If paying by check, please reference “Oct. 9 & 16 TCA2” on the memo line. If paying by credit card, you can call Nina at 207-667-7676 (home office) or 207-664-1630 (work) or use this link: bit.ly/TaiChiTrainingPayments. If you use the link, please write “Oct. 9 & 16 TCA2” in the “Payment for” box. 

In addition, the required preparatory materials include: 

• The TCA2 DVD or TCA online lessons (Full retail cost= $24.95 + shipping for the DVD, or $12.50 per month for online lessons)
• The Teaching Tai Chi Effectively Book (Full retail cost= $17.95 + shipping for the print version, or $9.99 for the electronic version)

These items can be ordered at www.us.taichiproductions.com. A 20% discount code will be sent to you when your course fee has been received. 

There will be a $50 administration fee for all cancellations. No refunds after September 26, 2026. If you find you cannot participate in the October training, you can move to another of Nina’s TCA2 workshops.

Virtual on Zoom

Nina Zeldin

nina@healthyacadia.org

207-667-7676 home office

 207-664-1630 work