Course Description:

The Tai Chi Fundamentals® Program is an adaptable, accessible program for learning tai chi. Suitable for individuals with a wide range of abilities, it includes instruction in three versions: Standing with Optional Side Support, Walker Support and Seated. All program elements can be modified to accommodate individual needs.

Program Elements: All movements are taught in a motor development progression and have been modified for practice with optional side support, walker support and seated. All 3 versions include:

- Basic Moves: a series of exercises that trains postural alignment, body mechanics and energetic components of tai chi. Designed as building blocks for learning tai chi, they are taught in a simple-to-complex progression with discrete, measurable increments in difficulty and have applications as assessment and intervention tools.

- Tai Chi Fundamentals Short Form: a flowing sequence of tai chi movements based in Yang Style tai chi and adapted from the original Tai Chi Fundamentals® Form.

- Mind/Body Skills Training: integrated into both Basic Moves and Short Form instruction. Fosters attention and focus, a calm observant state of mind, awareness of posture and breathing and physical relaxation. Characteristic of all traditional tai chi practice, Mind/Body Skills training helps foster the cultivation of healthy qi or vital energy.

Intensive study is ideal for further development of these Tai Chi Fundamentals® basic skills and incorporating tai chi into treatment protocols. Also useful for Tai Chi Fundamentals® (TCF) certification preparation and for keeping certification current in both the TCF Adapted Program and Original TCF Program. Great training for class instructors, health professionals applying TCF therapeutically and for enriching personal Tai Chi practice. Also exploring Somatosensory awareness and Energy Cultivation practices.

Focus: review and refine TCF Basic Moves and Form for either TCF Adapted or Original TCF Programs. Includes teaching skills development, movement analysis, functional applications, Mind/Body Skills Training in breathing, relaxation, sensing qi (vital energy) and visualization, plus coaching in constructive feedback and helping students improve their postural alignment. Licensed health professionals can document all program elements for reimbursement. Basic Moves, Original TCF Form and sensing qi exercises are included in The Tai Chi Fundamentals® Patient Handout Software database available at Visual Health Information http://www.vhikits.com/products/collections/TaiChi/TaiChi.aspx

There are 6 or 3 credit options available:
Tai Chi Fundamentals® Movement Refinement and Certification Preparation Intensives
WPTA CEU- Approved for 6 Contact Hours;
NMPTA CEUS
Ideal for Tai Chi Fundamentals® (TCF) certification preparation and for keeping certification current in both the TCF Adapted Program and Original TCF Program. Great training for class instructors, for health professionals applying TCF therapeutically in their practice and for enriching your personal Tai Chi practice.

Focus: review and refine TCF Basic Moves and Form for either TCF Adapted or Original TCF Programs. Includes teaching skills development, movement analysis, functional applications, Mind/Body Skills Training in breathing, relaxation, sensing qi (vital energy) and visualization, plus coaching in constructive feedback and helping students improve their postural alignment. Also includes preparation to teach Qigong Essence: a seated qigong routine for calming, uplifting and balancing energy. Licensed health professionals can document all program elements for reimbursement. Basic Moves, Original TCF Form and sensing qi exercises are included in The Tai Chi Fundamentals® Patient Handout Software database available at Visual Health Information http://www.vhikits.com/products/collections/TaiChi/TaiChi.aspx


TCF Movement Refinement Intensives    
WPTA CEU- Approved for 3 Contact Hours
NMPTA CEUS
If you already attended a 6-hour Certification Preparation intensive and need further review, this 3-hour intensive can be structured for your needs. You also can take this intensive twice to fulfill the 6-hour minimum intensive requirement for TCF Certification. Ideal for Tai Chi Fundamentals® (TCF) certification preparation and for keeping certification current in both the TCF Adapted Program and Original TCF Program. Great training for class instructors, health professionals applying TCF therapeutically and for enriching personal Tai Chi practice

Focus: review and refine TCF Basic Moves and Form for either TCF Adapted or Original TCF Programs. Includes teaching skills development, movement analysis, functional applications, Mind/Body Skills Training in breathing, relaxation, sensing qi (vital energy) and visualization, plus coaching in constructive feedback and helping students improve their postural alignment. Licensed health professionals can document all program elements for reimbursement. Basic Moves, Original TCF Form and sensing qi exercises are included in The Tai Chi Fundamentals® Patient Handout Software database available at Visual Health Information http://www.vhikits.com/products/collections/TaiChi/TaiChi.aspx