Local Tai Chi groups will host the World Tai Chi & Qigong Day Celebration in Richland Washington
We are excited to again present the WorldTaiChi & QigongDayCelebration!
Held at Richland Washington Community Center, this free event is similarly celebrated worldwide. We demonstrate, teach, and present the benefits of these Asian arts for health and wellness, including the implications for healthcare organizations.
The public is invited, as are all Tai Chi and Qigong groups, or individual practitioners. Teach, observe, or learn, with presentations, booths, and even free beginner lessons
Various styles of Tai Chi and Qigong should plan to contribute.
World Tai Chi & Qigong Day April 25, 2026
Poster art courtesy of Laura Lockwood
Who: The public is invited. Practitioners in the region are also encouraged to come and demonstrate various styles. What: World Tai Chi & Qigong Day is an annual event held on the last Saturday of April around the world. It promotes, demonstrates and teaches about the benefits of these arts. When: April 25, 2026. Arrive at 9:30 so we can begin promptly. Where: Richland Washington Community Center, 500 Amon Drive Why: To learn about the benefits of Tai Chi & Qigong, with hands on experience available as well. Cost: The event is free to the public. What to bring: Some activities will be outdoors, so bring folding chairs if you like. No food will be served inside but you may bring water and snacks to eat outdoors. Dress according to the weather.
Read to learn about our Tai Chi activities in Richland, Washington. This site is in the beginning stages of construction but you can find out more at our other site: https://tricitiestaichi.org
This page hosts the ads for World Tai Chi & QiGong Day. Held the last Saturday of April each year, this is when practitioners around the globe practice Tai Chi at the same hour. There will be demonstrations, beginner classes, educational opportunities and more. Additional information will be forthcoming soon.
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Basic Principles of Tai Chi
Tai Chi Basic Principles
Posture is erect and relaxed. Breathe slowly and deeply.
Sink down in legs to a comfortable position and maintain the same level during 95 percent of the form.
Move as though you are in water, fluidly, with a slight sense of resistance.
First to move is the intention, eyes, head, then torso, then step, then shift weight.
Movement is continuous; no stopping between the forms.
Bow stance is the most stable stance, with feet shoulder width apart (left to right and front to back), and the back foot should be at 45 degree angle.
Feet move in and then back out in the Bow Stance (most of the time).
Shift weight off the full (weight bearing) leg before pivoting.
Lower body (legs) is rooted to the ground; upper body moves like the branches of a tree; feel your center at the Dantien (center of being).
Focus on the Chi: Feel it as you move.
Yang Style Short Form
Yang Style Short Form Steps 1. Preparation (arms at sides, take two deep breaths, relax) 2a Beginning (step out with left, hands around to front, lift arms, bring in softly, lower arms)2b. Turn right, hold a ball, turn left, 3. Ward off left 4. Ward off right 5. Grasp sparrow’s tail (roll back, press, push) 6. Single whip (right hand up, left hand underneath; step out to left and push) 7a. Lift hands (right hand higher than left) 7b. Shoulder strike/press (Lean right, brace with left hand) 8. White Crane spreads wings (right hand up by head, left arm down with palm to the back) 9. Brush left knee 10. Play guitar (left hand higher than right) 11. Brush left knee 12. Step forward, deflect, intercept and punch 13. Withdraw and push, turn right 14. Cross hands/double block (Circle arms, cross hands in front of face) 15. Embrace tiger and return to the mountain (look back, turn right greater than 90 degrees 16. Grasp sparrow’s tail 17. Slanted single whip – turning to corners (right front corner, then left front corner) 18. Sweep step, sweep step, fist under elbow 19. Step back to repel/chase the monkey (4 times), hold ball 20. Diagonal Flying posture 21. Wave hands in clouds (3 times) 22. Single whip 23. Down posture (angle right foot out, lower body down and shift forward/up) 24a. Golden pheasant/bird stands on left leg (Raise right leg with knee bent, lift right hand) 24b. Golden pheasant stands on right leg (Raise left leg with knee bent, lift left hand & balance with right arm) 25. Separate right, then left foot (strike kick right then left, lifting arm opposite of leg) 26. Turn around (half-turn (180°) counterclockwise) and strike with left heel (push kick), with right arm up 27-29. Tai chi walk – brush left knee, brush right, punch down, ward off right 30. Grasp sparrow’s tail 31. Single whip 32. Fair Lady Weaving at the Shuttle – turn to four corners (4 moves). See attached drawing for diagram of moves. 33. Hold a ball, turn, ward off left 34. Ward off right 35. Grasp sparrow’s tail 36. Single whip 37. Down posture 38. Step up to seven stars (hands crossed in front of face with left inside, right toe pointed down) 39. Step back to ride the tiger (right arm/hand up, left arm/hand down, with hand slightly forward) 40. Full turn (360°) clockwise and sweep the lotus (3 arm sweeps right to left. On second sweep kick left to right) 41. Bend the bow to shoot the tiger 42. Deflect, intercept and punch 43. Wipe off/withdraw then push, turn right 44. Cross hands (double block) 45. Conclusion of tai chi – unfold, raise, lower, return hands to side, feet together
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