T'ai Chi College of Santa Barbara

VIDEO and VIDEO CORRESPONDENCE COURSES for professional Continuing Education Credit (CEU)

1. VIDEO SELF-STUDY COURSE.
	Video lessons only. (View a free video sample here)
2. VIDEO CORRESPONDENCE COURSE with mail-back self-video instruction and critique.
	Instructor interaction via phone, E-mail and video (View a free video sample here)
3. DISTANCE LEARNING VIDEO CORRESPONDENCE COURSE
	for professional Continuing Education Credit
	As above and Approved for 15 CEUs for California Acupuncture license renewal. (View a free video sample here)
BEGINNING T’AI CHI - LEVELS I & II
	15 Lessons plus Form Demonstration Front and Back. Video is Approx. 2 Hours
Learn a traditional Tai Chi sequence that can be done in 5 minutes anywhere, with no equipment, for relaxation, invigoration, focused concentration, stress management, and enhanced balance. The video segments are conducted just as a class or private lesson should be, but with progress dictated by the student. Each 10 minute lesson repeated as necessary until it is retained can be a daily workout, providing the Fundamentals of Form and Sequence in a coherent format that helps to establish a consistent exercise routine. As a VIDEO CORRESPONDENCE COURSE the student has access to an instructor (by phone) when desired, and visual correction and refinement from the instructor through the use of the MAIL-BACK SELF-VIDEOs. For the VIDEO CORRSPONDENCE COURSE either with or without credit, access to a video CAMCORDER is necessary to be able to demonstrate progress to the instructor. For California Licensed Acupuncturists and other professionals whose licensing requires CONTINUING EDUCATION, it is also a means to document participation in the course for C.E.U. credit.
	Up to four student progress assessment self-videos can be returned for correction and refinement within a 12 week period. For CEU credit only one self-video will be required.
For those interested in CEU credit, it is suggested that the student dedicate 30 minutes a day combined viewing time and practice, done for 30 days at home or anywhere giving 15 hours study time for CEU's while developing a daily practice regimen. You can tailor your personal program to fit your own schedule.

The Level I & II courses include:
The sequence and form of traditional Yang style Tai Chi Chuan - First Section Individual movements broken down and explained in detail Instruction given in mirror image (Front view) and same direction (Rear view) Contact with an experienced instructor one-on-one via 800 number and return video Handbook of background material and suggested reading list
You will retain:
The look and feel of correct practice A routine for daily practice that will continue beyond the duration of this course Contact with a network of teachers and programs that help sustain continued interest Studies have shown consistent Tai Chi practice stimulates the immune system, regulates blood pressure, and helps prevent falls for the elderly.


Contact David Barton by email

T'ai Chi College of Santa Barbara
David Barton
311 Mesa Lane
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
(805) 570-6861