From a press release:
World tai chi & qigong day brings millions of people together worldwide to celebrate health and healing through the gentle mind-body practices of tai chi & qigong. This is a free public event featuring demonstrations and instruction of tai chi and qigong. Beginners are welcome to play! A community potluck will follow. Please bring a healthy dish to share.
The event will be held Saturday, April 25, 2015, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, at Recreation Park, East Asheville, Picnic Shelter 3 (closest to swimming pool), 69 Gashes Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28805. Located along the Swannanoa River, Recreation Park is in the same complex with Azalea Park and the WNC Nature Center.
SCHEDULE
11:00 am to 11:15 am: Community gathering and greetings
11:15 am to 12:15 pm: Free qigong Class, tai chi demonstrations and more
12:30 pm: Community potluck
We will conclude by 2:00 p.m.
HOSTS OF ASHEVILLE’S WORLD TAI CHI & QIGONG DAY
Liz Ridley is an instructor of Yang style and Sun style tai chi. In addition to these “bare hand” tai chi forms, she teaches the tai chi fan form, as seen in the photo. For over 20 years, Liz has received advanced instruction from many tai chi teachers and masters. Liz is the Director of the Little Dragon School in Asheville.
Larry Cammarata, Ph.D. is an instructor of tai chi and qigong and is also a practicing clinical psychologist. In addition to teaching weekly classes in Asheville, Larry teaches internationally at conferences and retreats. Larry is a member of the Certification Committee of Tai Chi Healthways, an organization founded and directed by world renowned tai chi master and qigong expert Dr. Jesse Tsao.
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