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VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS

Please visit our Programs Offered page for more in-depth descriptions of each of our falls prevention programs.

If you need help deciding which workshop best suits your needs please reach out to: fallsfree@stonybrookmedicine.edu

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention

 There are 3 Levels of the program offered, each level is a 10-week workshop. 

  • Level 1: Movements 1-12 (For Beginners)
  • Level 2: Movements 13-21
  • Full Form Practice

Participants will learn:

  • Balance Skills
  • Proper Body Alignment
  • Coordinated Tai Chi movements

*Tai Chi workshops on Zoom are open to anyone. In-person programs will be announced as they are scheduled. Programs are free, but you must register in advance.

New to Zoom or want to get more out of it? Stony Brook University students are available (virtually) to explore the features of Zoom to help you get the most out of your Tai Chi practice.  You can also arrange a Zoom practice session to check your setup before the first day of class.  Email FallsFree@StonyBrookMedicine.edu to get connected to student support.  All support is free, no cost.

Click HERE for the Tai Chi flyer 

Tai Chi on Zoom FAQs:

  • Participants must have cameras on (required)
  • For tech support related to Zoom, cameras/webcams, or other computer support, please use the free Senior Planet Tech Support Hotline phone number: 888-713-3495. Open from 9:00am – 8:00pm EDT, Monday – Friday and 9:00am – 2:00pm EDT on Saturday
  • Participants must join by week 2 and plan to attend regularly
  • New participants are encouraged to register for more than 1 TCA workshop (Level 1) so you can mix and match your schedule to attend regularly
  • Class session are not recorded, but you can purchase DVD or online lessons from the Tai Chi for Health Institute for extra practice

Spring REGISTRATION is OPEN For Workshops held July 14 – Septmeber 19, 2025

Next 2025 Workshop Series Beginning weeks of: October 13 (Fall) (2026 start dates coming soon)

Workshops are held at least twice a week for 10 weeks, all times are Eastern Time (ET)

To be added to the contact list for future workshops, please JOIN the FallsFree Long Island Contact List

Click Here for the Tai Chi Flyer

TCA: Level One 

Mondays & Thursdays 3:00pm-4:00pmET REGISTER HERE

Wednesdays & Fridays 9:30am-10:30amET REGISTER HERE 

Please note, *you must complete TCA (Level 1) before registering for another level.*

You can register for any/all TCA workshops to mix/match days and times to fit your schedule. 

TCA 2: Level Two

Mondays & Thursdays 1:30pm-2:30pm and Fridays 10:30am-11:30amET REGISTER HERE

This workshop is currently offered 3 days/week

*You must complete TCA before registering for TCA 2*

Full Form Practice/Review

Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays 3:00pm-3:30pm

Tuesdays/Thursdays 9:00am-10:00am

Contact FallsFree@StonyBrookMedicine.edu to register

*You must complete TCA 2 before registering for Full Form*

A Matter of Balance

Participants will learn to:

  • View falls as controllable
  • Set goals for increasing activity
  • Make changes to reduce fall risks at home
  • Exercise to increase strength and balance

Workshops are currently being scheduled. To be contacted when the next program is available, please join the waitlist below.

*Workshops on Zoom are open to anyone. In-person programs will be announced as they are scheduled. Programs are free, but you must register in advance.

Upcoming Virtual A Matter of Balance Workshops 

July 8, 2025 – August 5, 2025
Tuesdays & Thursdays 2p– 4p
This workshops is hosted by the YMCA
To register: Email lhvfallprevention@gmail.com or call (828) 280-1193

July 16,2025 – August 13, 2025
Mondays & Wednesdays 2p– 4p
This workshops is hosted by the YMCA
To register: Email lhvfallprevention@gmail.com or call (828) 280-1193

September 15, 2025 – October 8th, 2025

Monday and Wednesday 1p-3p
This workshops is hosted by LHV Fall Prevention
To register: Email lhvfallprevention@gmail.com or call (828) 280-1193

Stepping On

Participants will:

  • Practice exercises to increase strength and balance
  • Discuss topics that include home hazards, safe footwear, vision and falls, community mobility, coping after a fall, and understanding how to initiate a medication review
  • Speak with guest experts about how to reduce fall risks

Workshops are currently being scheduled. To be contacted when the next program is available, please join the waitlist below.

 

Participants should be able to join at least 5 of the 7 sessions.

*Workshops on Zoom are open to anyone. In-person programs will be announced as they are scheduled. Programs are free, but you must register in advance.

Upcoming Virtual Stepping On Workshops:

 July 9 – August 27, 2025
Wednesdays, 1p-3p
This workshop is being hosted by NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk and NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island
Click HERE to register

Additional workshops are being scheduled for 2025 – Please join the waitlist below to be notified when registration opens!

Otago Exercise Program

Participants will experience:

  • Up to 35% reduction in falls in high-risk older adults
  • Improvements in functional performance measures
  • Improvements in perceived abilities

*Workshops on Zoom are currently only open to those who have completed an in-person Otago Exercise Program workshop.

Please reach out to fallsfree@stonybrookmedicine.edu if you have completed an in-person Otago Exercise Program workshop and are interested in continuing with us on Zoom!