Ashville, North Carolina - Proclamation

Mayor Charles Worley has proclaimed Saturday "Tai Chi and Qigong Day," joining government officials worldwide in recognition of the health benefits of these Chinese exercises.

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According to the proclamation, "Tai chi and qigong are low-cost, gentle and effective health enhancement methods that are accessible to people of all ages." Among their many benefits are "stress relief, a calm, meditative state of mind, improved balance, coordination and flexibility."

The fact Worley would proclaim Saturday to be Tai Chi and Qigong Day "says a lot even in a progressive town like Asheville that the city government can be behind something like this," Clark said.


Ashville Citizen-Times, April 25, 2005