AUSactive has marked Chinese New Year celebrations by announcing the launch of a dedicated Tai Chi professional membership registration to provide tailored membership benefits and support for instructors of the ancient martial art.
Tai Chi has been practiced for thousands of years and today many take part in Tai Chi as a sport and form of exercise for its health benefits – both physical and for the mind.
In fact, a recent Harvard Medical School study on Tai Chi and cognition found Tai Chi appeared to improve a person’s ability to multitask, manage time and make decisions.
AUSactive CEO Barrie Elvish said expanding membership categories to reflect the variety of modalities in the industry was part of the association’s commitment to supporting growth and expansion.
“We know exercise takes on many different forms for people who like to keep active, and Tai Chi continues to grow in popularity due to its mind and body benefits for all age groups, especially older Australians.
“As this demand increases, we have more instructors who are keen to be part of AUSactive so the category is a welcome addition to our suite of membership options now available,” Mr Elvish said.
“Like our dedicated Yoga and Pilates membership, we constantly look for ways to improve our membership offerings and ensure they suit the various modalities.
“It’s not a one size fits all, and we are proud to be able to tailor our memberships to suit the needs of our industry.”
Rising Moon Tai Chi School owner Jenny Harrison said the new Tai Chi professional membership category would give instructors more confidence and credibility to deliver Tai Chi classes.
“The AUSactive Tai Chi registration provides instructors with a clear framework for professional standards. It encourages ongoing education, giving instructors the skills and confidence to take effective and enjoyable Tai Chi classes,” Ms Harrison said.
“We’ve seen some exciting growth in the demand for Tai Chi classes in recent years. For many people, it’s a form of exercise that can clear the mind and help us be present while also improving strength, flexibility, aerobic conditioning and balance.”
Founder and Instructor at Jade Lady Tai Chi & Qigong Suzette Hosken said the dedicated membership category and support of Tai Chi would help increase its popularity.
“I love the idea of registering as a Tai Chi professional as it shows you are trained to a high standard and committed to ongoing education. With AUSactive behind the Tai Chi industry, the popularity of tai chi will only increase.” Ms Hosken said.
For more information about AUSactive’s membership categories visit https://ausactive.org.au/members/
