Zoom: Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis Instructor Certification with Ileina Ferrier

Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis

What is Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis? This modified seated version of Tai Chi for Arthritis can be enjoyed by anyone wishing to practise tai chi sitting down. People with almost any chronic condition can learn to improve their health and mobility. This safe easy-to-learn program relieves pain and improves health and quality of life. Many people wanted to try tai chi, but mobility issues caused them to hesitate. Dr Paul Lam and his team of medical and tai chi experts designed this program to give them a safe and effective way to learn; it will also provide health benefits and improve almost anyone’s quality of life. Based on the Sun style of tai chi, Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis (Seated TCA) is easy to learn, effective and safe. It improves flexibility, muscle strength, increases heart/lung activity, aligns posture, improves balance, and integrates the mind and body. Qualified participants who successfully complete the course will be eligible to become Board Certified by the Tai Chi for Health Institute to teach this program.

Reasons to Come

• Learn how to teach this program effectively and safely
• Discover how tai chi improves health and arthritis
• Learn Dr Lam's Stepwise Progressive Teaching Method
• Gain essential knowledge about arthritis
• Learn about the essential principles of tai chi
• Improve your tai chi in a positive, enjoyable and interactive environment

Requirements

Anyone is welcome to attend, but in order to be eligible to be certified as an instructor, please check the recommended qualifications listed below.

• Physical therapists or physiotherapists
• Tai chi teachers or advanced students
• Exercise instructors
• Other similar professionals

Participants will receive either an attendance or instructor/leader’s certificate.

By the Completion of the Workshop, you will:

• Know the Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis 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

About the Creator of Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis

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-recognised teacher, and the author of several books on tai chi and health and best-selling instructional tai chi DVDs. Over five million people worldwide practise 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 workshops.

NB: The Master Trainer authorised by Dr Lam to conduct this workshop is named on this workshop page.

Preparation

Required preparatory work includes learning the forms through the Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis online lessons or DVD and reading the Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book. Depending on the workshop, these materials are either included in the workshop fee or offered at a 20% discount. The Details section of the workshop page explains how the cost of preparatory material is handled.

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 you are not already a member. One two-year membership fee of AUD 99 covers Board Certification for all your Tai Chi for Health qualifications, and you will then be listed with your certifications on the TCHI website. To learn more about membership benefits, see How to become a certified instructor.

Clothing

Wear loose comfortable clothes and closed 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. Let the Master Trainer know in advance that you are interested in updates. Additional fees apply.

Continuing education credits

The Tai Chi for Health Institute is an approved provider of continuing education with the American College of Sports Medicine and other professional bodies in the USA, Australia and Korea. See Partnerships and accrediting organisations for the current list and the credits available for this program.

Zoom: Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis (STCA) workshop on February 13 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. CT is a wonderful option for those participants moving from seated to standing. One still gets to experience the benefits of doing tai chi, along with the standing group. Some days, participants may not feel able to do standing and want to sit. Instructors must be prepared to offer this modification and learn how to teach it safely and effectively.

This certification is offered by the institute for a preferred fee of $50 for participants who have taken the TCA/TCAFP certification and the SIPP.

The deadline to register is January 8, 2027.

Cost:

$50 (must have taken the TCA/TCAFP Instructor Certification and TCA/TCAFP SIPP)

Workshop Preparation Material needed and ordered by participant:

Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis DVD or SIPP for STCA

Anywhere there is good internet connectivity, clear audio and quality internet. Cellphones are not suitable.

SHIRLEY HAUN, Registrar Assistant_email: taichiRus@yahoo.com

CORINNE ONO, Registrar Assistant (Hawaii)_email: cyono0703@gmail.com

DONNA McFADDEN, Registrar Assistant (Veterans of America)_email: macmac5@comcast.net 

JERRY MATLOCK_Registrar Assistant_email: jerrymatlock21@gmail.com

ILEINA FERRIER, Master Trainer_ emaili: taichialoha@gmail.com