Tai Chi is practiced by 80 million people daily. This makes Tai Chi the most popular form of exercise in the world. Accordingly, the demand for instructors is growing.
Tai Chi is simple and easy to do. It's relaxed movements incorporate breathing and relaxation techniques that cleanse our mind, body, and emotions each time we practice the movements. Every single place we hold tension or blocked energy is addressed.
In this Tai Chi Instructor Training course you will learn:
- Basics of Chinese Medicine and human energy
- Differences between Western medicine and Chinese medicine and exercise
- Benefits of Chinese exercise and Tai Chi practice
- Various forms (styles) of Tai Chi
- Practical applications of Tai Chi Chuan (both for health and self-defense)
- Fundamentals of Tai Chi practice
- Tai Chi warm up exercises
- How to avoid injury during teaching and practice, contraindications of Tai Chi practice
- Protocols for teaching beginners
- The 13 postures
- 24 steps of Tai Chi Chuan (traditional form)
Candidates and Ideal Participants:
Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Acupuncturists, Massage Therapists, activity directors in senior centers, wellness centers, or other community living centers, personal trainers, yoga teachers, Martial art instructors, or martial art practitioners who would like to teach Tai Chi in the future. This program is also ideal for Physical Education teachers in colleges and high schools or anyone interested in teaching Tai Chi in a school.
Tai Chi Instructor Training Course Information
