Workshops
Ralph Dehner offers workshops across the country to train and certify health and fitness professionals to teach tai chi in their communities and organizations.
As a Master Trainer in the Tai Chi for Health Institute, Ralph trains new instructors to teach Tai Chi for Arthritis, Tai Chi for Rehabilitation, Tai Chi for Diabetes, and other specialized tai chi programs developed by Dr. Paul Lam to be safe and easy to teach, while maximizing the health benefits.
Ralph also offers intermediate and advanced skill-builder workshops for tai chi instructors and practitioners to deepen tai chi practice.
Review Ralph's workshop schedule below, and subscribe to his monthly Qi Mail to find out when Ralph will be in a city near you.
Upcoming Workshops & Retreats with Ralph Dehner
3-HOUR INTERMEDIATE SKILLBUILDER
ZOOM WORKSHOP
Traditional Sun Style Tai Chi
Saturday March 25 | 11:00 - 2:00 Eastern
This workshop is for people who have been doing sun style tai chi for a while but would like to discover the origins of our Tai Chi for Arthritis sequence or the Sun 73. In this intermediate workshop, you will learn the Sun 13 as practiced in Traditional Sun Style Tai Chi.This is an intermediate workshop that would be enjoyable for anyone who knows Tai Chi for Arthritis Part 1 and 2 or Sun 73. Space is limited.
$30
ZOOM WORKSHOP SERIES
More Traditional Sun Style Tai Chi
Learn Sun 38
Saturday, April 22 |11:00 - 2:00 Eastern
Saturday, May 20 |11:00 - 2:00 Eastern
Saturday, July 8 |11:00 - 2:00 Eastern
Continue to practice Traditional Sun Style Tai Chi as you learn or polish Traditional Sun 38 in this 3 session series.To enjoy this series you should know Sun 13 in the traditional style. This is the perfect preparation for Tai Chi at the Beach, or to deepen your knowledge of Traditional Sun. Space is limited. Take all 3 for $100
2-STAGE SELF-PACED then IN-PERSON WORKSHOP
Fairfield OH
Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention Instructor Training
STAGE 2: May 6, 2023
Fairfield, OH | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
STAGE 1 Due May 1
Become certified to teach Tai Chi for Arthritis, a valuable tai chi for health sequence recognized for its effectiveness by the CDC. Stage 1 is a self-paced virtual program created by Dr. Lam; Stage 2 is a 1-day in-person workshop with Master Trainer Ralph Dehner. Learn and practice teaching techniques that will allow you to share this highly beneficial program with participants of all abilities.
Register soon. Stage 1 takes 20 - 35 hours depending on participant familiarity with the sequence.
Registration closes April 15.
$275 ($245 before April 8)
Contact Kristin Dietsche (kristindietsche@gmail.com) with questions
2-STAGE SELF-PACED then IN-PERSON WORKSHOP
Fairfield OH
Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention Instructor Training
STAGE 2: May 6, 2023
Fairfield, OH | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
STAGE 1 Due May 1
Become certified to teach Tai Chi for Arthritis, a valuable tai chi for health sequence recognized for its effectiveness by the CDC. Stage 1 is a self-paced virtual program created by Dr. Lam; Stage 2 is a 1-day in-person workshop with Master Trainer Ralph Dehner. Learn and practice teaching techniques that will allow you to share this highly beneficial program with participants of all abilities.
Register soon. Stage 1 takes 20 - 35 hours depending on participant familiarity with the sequence.
Registration closes April 15.
$275 ($245 before April 8)
Contact Kristin Dietsche (kristindietsche@gmail.com) with questions
IN-PERSON CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP
Fairfield OH
Tai Chi for Arthritis Part 2
Plus Recertification in TCR, TCA, TCA FP, TCA2
Sunday May 7, 2023
Add Tai Chi for Arthritis 2 to your teaching certifications while you renew your TCA / FP certificate. Or join Ralph in person for a great refresher and recertifications in TCR, TCA, TCA FP, TCA seated, and TCA 2.
Registration closes April 29.
$150 ($135 before April 8)
TCA recertifications add $50 for all
TCR recertification add $30
Contact Kristin Dietsche (kristindietsche@gmail.com) with questions