World Tai Chi and Qigong Day has been celebrated on the last Saturday in April for nearly twenty years. On April 28, 2018, people in hundreds of communities across six continents will come together to perform tai chi and qigong at 10:00am EST, creating a circle of health and healing around the world. Healthy Acadia is pleased to announce there will be free community gatherings in Ellsworth and Blue Hill this year to mark the occasion.
These gatherings will introduce participants to tai chi and qigong, ancient Chinese health practices that integrate postures with breathing and mindfulness. The facilitators at each location are members Healthy Acadia’s Tai Chi for Health Program and certified Tai Chi for Health Institute instructors. Participants will perform slow, gentle, exercises that are appropriate for people of all ages and physical abilities. While tai chi and qigong appeal to many people simply because it feels good, the many health benefits include reducing stress while improving strength, flexibility, balance and energy.
Please join family, friends, and neighbors to help create a circle of personal and global health and healing on April 28 at a location near you.
Times and Locations:
9:30 – 11:30 Moore Community Center, 133 State Street, Ellsworth
10:00 – 10:30 Mainescape Garden Center, 48 South Street, Blue Hill
Can’t make it to either of the events? You can help create the worldwide circle simply by pausing wherever you are at 10 o’clock in the morning and bring all your attention to your breathing. For more information contact Nina Zeldin at 667-7171 or nina@healthyacadia.org.
