World Tai Chi Day 2026 with @MoonWillowTaiChi. One World. One Breath. #shorts #taichishorts

WORLD TAI CHI & QIGONG DAY

Saturday, April 25th, 2026
FREE Virtual Event on ZOOM

Over 80 Countries Participating!

Starts @ 9:30 AM (Central/CDT)

Hosted by
@moonwillowtaichi

27th Anniversary of "ONE WORLD, ONE BREATH"

Experience Healing Movement
for Every Body

with special guest instructors,
Gail Pickens-Barger and Jarett Sanchez!

EVENT SCHEDULE:

Come for All, or Come for Part!

(Time frames are Central Time and approximate after the start of the event; Breaks for rest and Q&A will be provided between each offering)

9:30 AM - Virtual Gathering & Introductions;

History of WTCQ Day & Benefits of Tai Chi

10:00 AM - Qigong Warm-Up with Allyn

10:20 AM - Tai Chi Principles w/Jarett

10:40 AM - Yang 12 Short Form Demo w/Allyn

10:55 AM - Break

11:00 AM - Tai Chi Walking w/Allison

11:20 AM - Chair Tai Chi w/Gail

11:40 AM - Tai Chi Ball Qigong with Allison (Have a sports ball handy if you don't already have a wooden ball - Air ball works, too!)

12:00 Noon - Q&A, Info on Classes, & More...
@yogawithgaileee @sunnymoontaichi @zendragonallyn

🌿 Gentle Movement for Seniors, Veterans & Beginners

This gentle practice helps seniors, Veterans, and beginners improve balance, mobility, circulation, and calm through Chair Tai Chi, Tai Chi, Qigong, and Gentle Yoga. These safe, low-impact movements can be done seated or standing and are designed for anyone seeking mindful exercise for healthy aging, pain relief, flexibility, and stress reduction.

Many people use these sessions to support better balance, reduce stiffness, improve circulation, and reconnect with calm breathing and relaxed movement.

Thank you for practicing with me. Helping people—whether seniors, Veterans, or absolute beginners—experience the benefits of chair Tai Chi, seated Tai Chi, and gentle Tai Chi movement for balance, mobility, and inner calm.

🌿 About Gail Pickens-Barger
-Veteran Yoga Project Ambassador
-Certified Gentle Yoga for Low Back Care Instructor
-Certified Chair Tai Chi & Beginners Tai Chi Instructor
-Instructor for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society
-Retired computer scientist based in Southeast Texas

Helping people — whether seniors, Veterans, or absolute beginners — find balance, mobility, and calm through gentle movement.

⚠️ Disclaimer & Waiver

By participating in this online fitness program, you acknowledge the inherent risks associated with physical activity. You assume full responsibility and waive any claims against Gail Pickens-Barger, her representatives, affiliates, successors, and all other related persons, for any injury or liability arising from your participation. You also confirm that you have consulted—or will consult—a physician if you are pregnant, have a disability, or have recently experienced illness, injury, or physical impairment.

📺 Helpful Playlists

Gentle Yoga for Easing Back Challenges
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLintB64DjXP45x9kR3yXzfmx43wWsmGAo

Seated Chair Tai Chi
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLintB64DjXP5asuiOXLAnKkri8BCR23UJ

Hand & Finger Exercises for Stiffness & Pain
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLintB64DjXP475yRZAF_LAqRTzI6sxq2m

📚 Useful Resources

117 Health Conditions Helped by Yoga
https://yogawithgaileee.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/117conditionshelpedbyyoga.pdf

Salute to the Sun Yoga Flowchart
https://yogawithgaileee.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/salutetothesun.pdf

Why Yoga/Tai Chi for Veterans
https://yogawithgaileee.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/why-yoga-for-vets-the-brain.pdf

Gear Needed for Yoga Classes
http://yogawithgaileee.com/2021/11/08/gift-guide-for-the-yoga-person-in-your-life/

✨ Thank you for joining me today.
If this session helped you, please like, comment, and subscribe. I always enjoy hearing how the practice felt for you and what movements you would like to explore next.

📱 Stay Connected
Website
https://www.yogawithgaileee.com/
Email
yogawithgaileee@gmail.com

#ChairTaiChi
#TaiChiForSeniors
#GentleMovement
#ChairTaiChiforSeniors

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