Are you familiar with World Tai Chi & Qi Gong Day (WTCQGD)?

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   jansharesposted 9 years ago

   Are you familiar with World Tai Chi & Qi Gong Day (WTCQGD)?
   
   It's this Saturday, usually the 4th Saturday of April each year where tai chi enthusiasts all over the world practice simultaneously. The purpose is to spread love and harmony in the world. I'm excited about participating with my tai chi class around 9:30a (EST). Namaste!

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   easylearningwebposted 9 years ago

   This annual event started in 1999 and is celebrated in over 80 countries. It is held on the last Saturday in April to promote the related disciplines of T'ai chi ch'uan and Qigong.
   
   It also acts as an information source on medical research and finding classes in those disciplines.
   
   It's wonderful seeing the world come together to celebrate such a great event to promote healing, faith and love.
   
   They have a Facebook page:
    https://m.facebook.com/pages/World-Tai-Chi-Qigong-Day/393654825812

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      jansharesposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you very much, Amelia, for the history and info. I've been a participant since 2004..

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      easylearningwebposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Wow, that's great, hats off to you!

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   The Examiner-1posted 9 years ago

   No I was not. I just began my tai chi (at home) a couple of months ago and may be too slow for this.

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      jansharesposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Believe me, Kevin, I used to feel the same way. You're not too slow, it takes time. You may benefit from a class if you can find one in your area.

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      The Examiner-1posted 9 years agoin reply to this

      I have no way of getting to it if there is. I do not drive or walk (medical); there is no public trans. on my street; I do not have money for taxis.

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      jansharesposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Then you'll do just fine at home. Keep at it with your own pace.

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      The Examiner-1posted 9 years agoin reply to this

      I cannot get on FB but I have the URL's.

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   LAWRTWposted 9 years ago

   I heard about it for the first time last year but there aren't any in Indianapolis.
   The website is http://worldtaichiday.org/

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      jansharesposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks for the info, Cassandra. Depending on where one lives, classes can be hard to find.

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   radhapriestessposted 9 years ago

   Yes, I am. Normandale College has this every year around this time.

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      jansharesposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Great! Thanks for answering.

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   Good Guyposted 9 years ago

   This is news to me.  Never knew there was such a day.  Thanks for the info.

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      jansharesposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      You're welcome, Justin.

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