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Celebrate World Tai Chi & QiGong Day Saturday

World Tai Chi & Qigong Day began in Kansas City, Missouri in 1998 and is now in its 16th year with over 70 nations participating.

On the last Saturday of April each year, this multinational "healing wave" of people moving and breathing in harmony begins at 10 a.m. in New Zealand and spreads from time zone to time zone, finally concluding in Hawaii.

MoonWillow Tai Chi, The Woodstock Wellness Team and Young Masters Martial Arts & Fitness Studio will join this wave from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 30, in the historic Woodstock Square.

This event will offer, demonstrations, information and a free tai chi class for all participants. The celebration will end with a healing circle then conclude in Young Masters studios in the Woodstock Square Mall for tours and refreshments. Members of the Wellness team will be on hand with demonstrations and educational exhibitions. This event is free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved to Young Masters studios indoors.

Tai chi is an ancient Chinese health exercise that combines focused breath and slow martial arts movements. It is considered "healing movement for every body" because it is a gentle and relaxing experience that is accessible to most people regardless of physical condition; there are even classes especially adapted to individuals in wheelchairs. Benefits of Tai Chi include improved balance, posture, bone density, blood pressure, sleep, digestion, and immunity. It also reduces chronic pain and improves cardiovascular and nervous system disorders.

For information on Tai Chi and the World Tai Chi & Qigong Day event, contact Allison Deputy of MoonWillow at (847) 458-0377 or moonwillowtc@gmail.com or visit www.moonwillowtaichi.com. Or visit www.youngmastersfitness.com and www.worldtaichiday.org.

The event is co-sponsored by the Woodstock Wellness Team, a 501(c)3) nonprofit organization.

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