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Tai Chi meditation in motion at Palácio de Cristal

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Next Saturday, April 29, is World Tai Chi Day. An annual event held the last Saturday of April each year.

The gardens of Palácio de Cristal are the ideal setting with an exceptional view to find inner peace amidst everyday turmoil.

The celebration kicks off with a Tai Chi master class, from 11 to 12:30 am. This gentle form of exercise can very well be the ideal activity for the rest of your life.

Later on that day, from 3 to 5 pm there will be a Mindfulness workshop.

Stay flexible and balanced, starting this Saturday and celebrating World Tai Chi Day at Palácio de Cristal Gardens, weather permitting, or indoors, in Pavilhão Rosa Mota, if it rains.

World Tai Chi and Qigong Day's goals are to raise people's awareness on the health benefits that t'ai chi ch'uan and qigong offer.

This event is promoted by PortoLazer municipal company, jointly with the Thai Chi Centre Studio.

The activities carried out are fully accessible to people of all ages and participation is free of charge. However, prior registration is required.

Originating in ancient China, tai chi is an effective exercise for health of mind and body that can be easily learned and soon delivers its health benefits.