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  Tai Chi for Arthritis: suggested sample brochure

A brochure is essential to promote a tai chi class. You can do this easily with Microsoft Word. Make it a three fold one page document, you can use the suggested text, but check everything and modify to suit your needs.

To make a 3-fold document in MS word:

Step 1 – go to file/page setup, and then set it so that for paper size, do letter size for USA and other countries A4, and also click landscape. Click ok

Step 2 - go to format,/column and select 3 columns. Then adjust the width to suit you. I usually make it about 7cms

Step 3 - put the text in.

always try printing out, read everything before finalised. It is a good idea to ask as many friends to read them for you as possible.

Bear one most important thing in mind: what benefit can you offer to the reader (potential students).

On the front:

A simple picture such as these. you can download a bigger file so it will print out better.

Heading: Tai Chi for Arthritis

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Certified Instructor: (YOUR NAME)

This program is composed by Dr Paul Lam especially for people with arthritis. It is shown by scientific study to be effective and safe and supported by many arthritis foundations worldwide.

On first page when you open up the brochure:

What is Tai Chi?

Tai Chi originated from ancient China. Nowadays, it is practised throughout the world as an exercise for better health. Many scientific studies have proven that it is amazingly effective for health. Tai Chi:

· is suitable for almost anyone
· effective for arthritis
· relieves stress and improves concentration
· integrates body and mind

Why Do Tai Chi?

Tai Chi is fun, can be easy to learn and improves your health and quality of life.

Comments from Participants (you can replace with your own or get up to date ones from www.taichiproductions.com and go to the Forum.)

"… Tai chi has given me the space in which to move my body slowly whilst calming my mind. " (Betty 79 years of Marrickville)

"Pain in my knees… each time I come to the class I experience an easing of the level of pain and I can move around more freely for the rest of the day." (Pat 55 years of Balmain)

On the back pages

How Does Tai Chi Works?

Health and exercise experts advise that an exercise program for people with arthritis should incorporate exercises that improve muscular strength, flexibility, and stamina or fitness. Tai Chi is proven to improve all of these components, as well as having additional health benefits. Tai Chi improves relaxation, balance, posture, and immunity.
Muscle strength is important for supporting and protecting joints, which will reduce pain. 
Flexibility exercises also help to reduce pain and stiffness, enabling you to move easier.
Stamina or fitness is important for overall health and proper function of your heart, lungs, and muscles. 

Tai Chi facilitates the flow of Qi through your body. Qi is the life energy that circulates throughout the body, performing many functions to maintain good health. Practicing tai chi helps to strengthen your Qi, therefore improving your health.

Tai Chi for Arthritis - the Program

There are many forms of Tai Chi, a specially designed program has many advantages. Dr Lam's Tai Chi and medical team have created a simple, safe and effective program for arthritis. Many people have enjoyed learning the program and have gain significant health benefits. The program has been proven by scientific studies to improves pain, quality of life and balance.

Arthritis foundations in many countries including USA, UK and Australia, have supported this program, for more information contact your local arthritis foundation or visit Dr Lam's website. (www.taichiforarthritis.com)

Your Instructor
(YOUR NAME)

Introduction of yourself….

Be brief and focus on what you can do to help your potential students.


DATES AND TIME



COST



CLOTHING

Participants should wear loose comfortable clothes and flat shoes suitable for exercise.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

your contact address phone etc

http://www.taichiforarthritis.com