The Hottest Trend in Stress Relief! Experience it yourself at World Tai Chi & Qigong Day, 2004.

World Tai Chi & Qigong Day, now in its sixth year, begins in the earliest time zone and moves in a continuous wave of healing over the earth. Free Tai Chi and Qigong lessons, demonstrations and information on how these ancient systems of health can bring benefit to everyone, regardless of age or fitness level.

(PRWEB) April 10, 2004 --World Tai Chi & Qigong Day - Saturday, April 24, 2004 -- 10 am to 1 pm. Marin County location: Albert Park, San Rafael, CA. (B Street and Albert Park Lane, San Rafael)

Studying Tai Chi and Qigong changed my life and my health almost miraculously, and I want the whole world to know about these phenomenal systems of health," states Cheryl Lynne Rubbo, the Bay Area coordinator for World Tai Chi & Qigong Day.

Over 60 nations will be participating in this exciting worldwide event, hundreds of Tai Chi and Qigong teachers, thousands of Tai Chi and Qigong schools and tens of thousands of participants worldwide.

According to the Wall Street Journal, in an article dated May 13, 2003, Qigong is the hottest trend in stress relief" under the headline The Next Yoga: A Sweat Free Workout. Giving Up on Perfect Pecs, Boomers Embrace Qigong." The remarkable health benefits of practicing Tai Chi and Qigong have been shown to increase strength, lower blood pressure, increase flexibility, reduce stress, improve balance and enhance the immune system.

Donald & Cheryl Lynne Rubbo, the Bay Area coordinators for World Tai Chi and Qigong Day, have been sponsoring this event since 1999, and have been teaching Tai Chi and Qigong since 1980. While Tai Chi is a powerful and profound martial art, they emphasize to their students the self-defense and health aspects of this beautiful system. They teach Tai Chi and Qigong to all ages and fitness levels, helping people to improve their health and quality of life. Their mission is to heal the world, one person at a time.

World Tai Chi & Qigong Day was founded by Bill Douglas to bring these ancient healing systems to the worlds attention. This worldwide event is always free to the public, providing education on the wonderful health and healing aspects of these martial and healing arts.

Some of the countries that are participating this year: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, El Salvador, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Channel Islands, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Republic of South Africa, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago, Romania, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad West Indies, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Venezuela and Zimbabwe.

For more information on Tai Chi and Qigong (also spelled Chi Gung), please visit our website: www.CultivateChi.com or call Paul D. Pickens II Research Foundation - Center for the Healing Arts at 415.456.9095. To find a school in your area that is sponsoring this event, go to www.WorldTaiChiDay.org.

Cheryl Lynne Rubbo
Executive Director
Paul D. Pickens II Research Foundation - Center for the Healing Arts
A 501 (C) (3) nonprofit healing arts organization
San Anselmo, CA - Telephone: 415.456.9095 Email: info@CultivateChi.com
Website: www.CultivateChi.com

Resources:
•   T'ai Chi reduces stress responses, lowering the incidence of anxiety, depression, fatigue, and general mood disturbance (Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 1989 Vol 33(2) 197-206).
•   T'ai Chi minimizes the effects of chronic conditions such as allergies and asthma (American Journal of Chinese Medicine (1981 Spr Vol 9 (1) 15-22).
•   T'ai Chi improves breathing capacity (Hawaii Medical Journal Vol 51 No 8 August 92).
•   T'ai Chi's regular practice can lower high blood pressure (American Journal of Chinese Medicine (1981 Spr Vol 9 (1) 15-22 & Hawaii Medical Journal Vol 51 No 8 August 92)
•   Boost the immune system (Prevention Magazine v. 42 May 90, p. 14-15+.
•   Slow the aging process (QiGong, The Art & Science of Chinese Energy Healing, Kenneth S. Cohen, Ballentine Books, NY, 1997).
•   Improves balance and coordination TWICE as effectively as other balance training (Prevention Magazine, v. 46 Dec. 94 p. 71-72+ & USA Today, May 1996).
•   Improves postural control, while stretching, toning and relaxing the body in a cumulative way that no other exercise can achieve (American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 1992 Apr Vol 46 (4) 295-300.
•   T'ai Chi is probably the lowest weight bearing exercise, and modified forms can be suitable even for arthritis sufferers (American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, June 1991, 70 (3) p 136-141.
•   T'ai Chi has been recommended as an adjunct therapy for chronic pain, AIDS, arthritis, insomnia, asthma, high blood pressure, Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis, fibromyalgia, and any psychosomatic illness.
•   70% OF ALL DOCTOR'S VISITS ARE DUE TO STRESS (Copyright, Stress Management & Relaxation Technology, 1997).