04/24/2026
The last Saturday of April is dedicated to World Tai Chi and Qigong Day, promoting the disciplines in more than 80 countries since 1999. This year it falls on April 25th. Tai Chi and Qi Qong are both mind-body practices consisting of coordinated body postures, movements, breathing, and meditation that has roots in ancient Chinese medicine, philosophy and martial arts. These practices are widely used for health purposes, as a way to cultivate and balance qi (life energy), so it flows smoothly within us. Scientific research has proved that alpha-theta brain wave produced by mind-body education, such as Tai Chi and Qigong, has the potential to save trillions of dollars in healthcare costs, reduce violence and social issues, and increase global consciousness.