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March 7, 2003

For More Information Contact: Rebecca Wilkowski, Phone:(800) 729-0941

Pacific College at World Tai Chi & Qi Gong Day

San Diego, CA-–Students and faculty of Pacific College of Oriental Medicine will be participating in World Tai Chi & Qi Gong Day on Saturday, April 12. This day serves to educate the public about the health benefits of Tai Chi and Qi Gong. Tai Chi and Qi Gong exhibitions will take place in two locations with in Balboa Park: among the eucalyptus groves near Sixth Avenue and Upas Street, and near the 6th Avenue and Laurel Street entrance. Last year’s gathering at Balboa Park drew an estimated 150 participants. The event is free and open to the public, and all levels of experience are welcome.

Groups from over 80 countries around the world will be gathering on this day at 10:00 a.m. (local time) to exhibit Tai Chi & Qi Gong. In past years, events have been held at the United Nations Building and the U.S. Capitol Mall, as well as the capitols of other countries.

Tai Chi is believed to: boost the immune system, slow the aging process, lower blood pressure, reduce the incidence of anxiety, depression, fatigue and overall mood disturbances, minimize the effects of chronic conditions such as allergies and asthma, improve breathing capacity, and be the most effective balance and coordination conditioner in the world. Tai Chi has also been recommended as an adjunct therapy for chronic pain, AIDS, arthritis, insomnia, asthma, high blood pressure, Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, fibromyalgia, and psychosomatic illnesses. According to the National Institutes of Health, 70% of all illness is due to unmanaged stress. Because mind/body therapies can treat or prevent these illnesses, the integration of tools such as Tai Chi and Qi Gong into our health institutions could save the U.S. $700 billion per year, and save trillions per year worldwide.

For more information on this spectacular visual event, please call (800) 729-0941.

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