With Master Trainer Richard Link

 What is Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention?

Dr. Paul Lam and his team of medical and tai chi experts designed this program to be safe and effective for people who are at increased risk of falling. It will also provide health benefits and improve almost anyone’s quality of life.

The TCAFP program includes warm up and cool down exercises, the teaching method, knowledge about arthritis and the cause of falls, and how to teach this program safely. Qualified participants who successfully complete the course will be accredited by the Tai Chi for Health Institute to teach this program. Millions of people around the world have gained health benefits from the TCAFP program. Studies also shown the program prevent falls; that is why the Center of Disease Control and Prevention recommends it for this purpose. It is supported by many Arthritis Foundations including the USA, Australia and UK.

Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis

Pre Requisite for Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis: TCA or TCA Fall Prevention Instructor Certification

This modified seated version of Tai Chi for Arthritis can be enjoyed by anyone wishing to practice 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. Based on the Sun style of tai chi, Seated Tai Chi for Arthris (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. This is a very important course to add to your instructor profile especially if you plan to teach in Senior Centers. Qualified participants who successfully complete the course will be accredited by the Tai Chi for Health Institute to teach this program.

Eligible Candidates Include:

Anyone is welcome to attend, but in order 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 Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention set at a deeper level

• Understand how tai chi improves health and relaxation and helps to prevent falls

• 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

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 ProgressiveTeaching Method

• Gain essential knowledge about Tai chiand Arthritis

• Learn about the essential principles of tai chi

• Improve your level of tai chi in a positive, enjoyable and interactive environment

• Update other TCH Certifications

It is a requirement to learn the Tai Chi movements of the form by studying Dr Lams Tai Chi for Arthritis DVD before attending the workshop. Dr. Lam’s Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book is also recommended. Both can bevpurchased on line by visiting www.taichiproductions.com by entering the discount code that you will receive upon receipt of payment.

About Your Instructor

Richard Link is Tai Chi for Health Master Trainer. He is a retired Chief Master Sergeant (USAF) and a 2nd Degree Black Belt in ITF Taekwondo. He has been instructing adults and children in both Tai Chi and Taekwondo for over 15 years. He has been teaching a program for Pre-and Post-Transplant patients for over 7 years. He works with Parkinson’s patients helping them build up their strength and stamina and assisting in improving their balance, breathing,flexibility, and stress relief, and fall prevention.Richard has attended many USA and Australia weeklong Tai Chi Workshops including several In-Depth and Masters Workshops with Dr. Lam. He also studies the Sun 73,Yang 24, Chen 36 Forms, and Push Hands.

Available for CEU credits: CEU if required $25 13.5 contact hrs.

Times: Friday 8:30-5pm & Saturday 9-5pm, April 5th & 6th

Cost: $250

Register on line using this link or send payment to PayPal: PayPal.Me/taichi4living

For more information contact Master Trainer Richard Link Cell: 901-581-8456 link1945@aol.com