MELBOURNE: Qigong for Health Instructor Training Workshop with Dr Paul Lam

Our sole purpose is to improve people's health and wellness with Dr Paul Lam's Tai Chi for Health instructional materials.In 1974, Dr Paul Lam, a family physician from Sydney, Australia, took up tai chi to control his arthritis. Tai chi not only helped him overcome his condition, it also improved every aspect of his life. Dr Lam has created a series of Tai Chi for Health programs and produced instructional materials to make tai chi easy and enjoyable to learn. Through Tai Chi Productions, his team have produced many best-selling titles worldwide.In 2013, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and National Council for Ageing recommended Dr Lam's program. Many governmental departments around the world endorse them. One of the most sought after teachers, Dr Lam must be the first in history to have travelled over a million miles teaching tai chi.There are millions of people around the world who have enjoyed and benefited from Dr Lam's Tai Chi for Health programs.

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The inaugural instructor training workshop for the Five Element Qigong for Health with Dr Paul Lam.

Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital

The Five Element QigongQi is the life energy that circulates throughout the body for inner strength and good health. Gong is a method of exercise in this context. Qigong is an ancient Chinese exercise that cultivates stronger Qi. Health and harmony of the mind are directly related to the quality of Qi according to traditional Chinese medicine. Better Qi improves mental and physical health.Dr Paul Lam and his team designed the Five Element Qigong to be easy-to-learn and powerfully effective for health for almost anyone. According to ancient Chinese philosophy, all things in the universe are made up of five elements: wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. These elements have different properties: earth nurtures all living beings, metal is sharp and changeable, water runs down and irrigate the earth while wood is characterised by growth and fire is hot.The five elements represent five major internal organs of the body. They interrelate and influence each other. While one enhances another, they also negate each other. The positive relationships are: metal gives life to earth, earth gives life to water, water gives life to wood, wood to fire and so on.The negative relationships also work in a continual circle; earth negates water, water negates fire, fire negates metal, metal negates wood and wood negates earth and so on. The Five Element Qigong is based on this theory of nature, where the harmony and positive relationship between the elements will enhance Qi and is effective in promoting all aspects of health and wellness, including relaxation and mental concentration.Reasons to ComeDr ​Lam ​enjoys ​sharing ​his ​forty ​plus ​years ​of ​tai ​chi ​experience ​so ​much ​that ​he ​has ​traveled ​over ​a ​million ​miles ​teaching ​it. ​His ​workshops ​are ​usually ​fully ​booked, ​people ​travel ​thousands ​of ​miles ​to ​attend ​his ​workshop, ​some ​attended ​several ​in ​different ​countries ​in ​the ​same ​year. ​He ​has ​a ​knack ​of ​making ​complex ​theory ​easy ​to ​learn. ​You ​can ​expect ​to ​enjoy ​his ​friendly ​interactive ​teaching ​method, ​and ​significant ​improvement ​in ​your ​tai ​chi. <ul><li>To learn and work with Dr Lam and his colleagues</li><li>To be certified to teach Qigong for Health</li><li>To be among the first to learn Dr Lam's Five Element Qigong for Health</li><li>To discover the secret of Qigong</li><li>To feel the flow, the qi and beauty of tai chi</li><li>To learn how to use tai chi and qigong to improve health and wellness</li><li>To meet many other tai chi enthusiasts</li><li>To update your existing Tai Chi for Health certifications</li><li>To experience the near magical power of Qigong, and its synergy with tai chi</li></ul>How to do Qigong wellThe ultimate goal is to use your conscious mind to direct the Qi, use Qi to direct your physical body, thus combining the mind, Qi and body as one co-ordinated entity. This may sound challenging, but the actual learning and practice is relatively easy. With regular practice you will progress steadily to the ultimate goal. You will gain health benefits almost right from the start of your practice. The most enjoyable part is the practice, and the many health benefits you gain as you progress.PreparationAll participants are required to prepare using Dr Paul Qigong for Health material prior to the workshop. You will gain more from the workshop with the preparation.You can get the program through either:<ul><li>Physical DVD - <a href="https://www.taichiproductions.com/dvds/health/qigong-for-health-dvd-by-dr-paul-lam/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Qigong for Health: The Five Element Qigong by Dr Paul Lam (AU$24.95)</a>, or </li></ul><ul><li>Subscribe to Online Lessons - <a href="https://www.onlinetaichilessons.com/qigong-for-health/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Qigong for Health: The Five Element Qigong through Dr Paul Lam's Online Tai Chi Lessons (starting from US$19.95)</a> prior to the workshop. </li></ul>Enrolled participants will receive a 20% discount code for instructional materials with their confirmation email.Instructor TrainingIf you prepare beforehand and meet the requirements, you will be eligible to be certified as an inaugural instructor to teach the Qigong for Health program. This program is an excellent tool for health professionals to teach their clients.It is also required for instructor training to read and learn from the <a href="https://www.taichiproductions.com/books/teaching-tai-chi-effectively/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">"Teaching Tai Chi Effectively” book</a> by Dr Lam. This book is also available in <a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Teaching-Tai-Chi-Effectively-Paul-ebook/dp/B01NCWQ1OG" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Kindle format through Amazon</a>.What to WearWear loose comfortable clothes and flat shoes suitable for exercise.Special NotePlease come scent-free in consideration to those with perfume allergies.

About Dr Paul LamDr Paul Lam, a family physician and the Director of the Tai Chi for Health Institute, is a world leader in the field of tai chi for health improvement. His Tai Chi for Health programs have empowered millions of people to improve health and wellness. The health departments and Arthritis Foundations in Australia recommend his programs for fall prevention and improving health, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (www.CDC.gov). Over 30 medical studies have proven his programs to be effective for health. He is one of the most respected tai chi teachers and the author of best-selling books and instructional DVDs. How Will I Benefit from this Workshop?During the workshop, you will have time to learn from Dr Paul Lam's over 40 years of tai chi experience and his study of Chinese culture relevant to tai chi and qigong.Over 500 medical studies have shown tai chi improves almost all aspects of health, and there are many other studies showing qigong, too has many health benefits.Tai chi, strictly speaking, is a unique form of qigong, therefore both have synergetic effects on each other. Better qigong will improve tai chi and vice versa.Dr Lam incorporates his medical knowledge, tai chi experience and positive psychology to enhance all Health programs. At the completion of the workshop you will learn your respective program, understand its inner meanings, find a clearer path to progress and gain more enjoyment from your practice and teaching.

Workshop FeesEarly Bird until 27th December 2019:<ul><li>Qigong for Health - Total AU$440 (save AU$40)</li></ul>From 28th December 2019:<ul><li> Qigong for Health - Total AU$480</li></ul>Fees include tuition, morning &amp; afternoon tea, and attendance certificate. Please note that accommodation is not included.Combined Workshop Discount: If you register first for the <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/melbourne-enhancing-yang-style-24-forms-tai-chi-workshop-with-dr-paul-lam-registration-72207605893">24 Forms workshop on 28th February</a>, you will receive a AU$40 discount code that can be used for this inaugural Qigong for Health Instructor Training Workshop on 29th Feb-1st March.After booking the 24 Forms workshop, please check the confirmation page or your confirmation e-mail for the discount code.Cancellation fees:<ul><li>Until 31st January 2020 - a cancellation fee applies in the amount of 5% + AU$0.99. This is based on the non-refundable booking fees charged by the ticketing platform.</li></ul><ul><li>No refunds from 1st February 2020 onwards.</li></ul>VenueHeidelberg Repatriation Hospital300 Waterdale Road,Heidelberg Heights VIC 3081AustraliaThis venue is a 1.4km walk from the Ivanhoe train station.We have access to a fridge and microwave if you would like to bring your lunch from home. The Hospital cafe will be open if you prefer to buy your lunch. We will provide morning and afternoon tea.ParkingThere is onsite car parking available for $6-$10 per day. You need to bring coins for the boom gate to let you in. Enter carpark from Waterdale Rd at Gate 7A, It is the first vehicle entrance when you turn into Waterdale Rd from Bell St.AccommodationWorkshop tickets do not include accommodation.

UpdatesWorkshop participants who are also certified Instructors will have the opportunity to update any of their Tai Chi for Health qualifications. Prior notice is essential and a written assignment must be submitted before 2nd February 2020. Administration fees apply.Price per Update: $50 (max of $200 for 4 or more updates)ContactQuestions? Please contact us at workshops@taichiproductions.com or call +61 2 9533 6511 (Australia)

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