Tai Chi for Health

August 17, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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Event Series: Tai Chi for Health
Free

Tai Chi for Health

Wednesday evenings 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
This Class Requires Pre-registration Register by emailing [email protected]

Tai Chi, originating as a Chinese martial art, is now recognized as a rejuvenating art practiced for its evidence-based health benefits to:
โ€ข Improve balance, coordination, flexibility, strength
โ€ข Increase circulation of joint fluid (potentially decreasing pain)
โ€ข Enhance internal energy and improve immunity
โ€ข Release tension and calm the mind
In this beginner-friendly class, we will learn and practice a short Tai Chi form to improve health and well-being.

WHERE:ย Roger Williams Park Japanese Gardens โ€“ 1000 Elmwood Avenue, 02907
WHEN: Wednesday evenings 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

JUNE โ€“ June 8, June 15, June 22, and June 29 at 6:00PM
JULY โ€“ July 6, July 13, July 20, and July 27 at 6:00PM
AUGUST โ€“ August 3, August 10, August 17, and August 24 at 6:00PM

Register by emailingย [email protected].

All Fitness in the Parks program participants must complete a waiver before participating in their first activity. Waivers can be turned in to the instructor of the first class you attend.ย Download Providence Park Activities Waiver.

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The @riphilharmonic Summer Pops Concert at the Temple to Music is TOMORROW! Join us for Outstanding Overtures: Favorites from theater, film & classical music, with conductor Troy Quinn.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Wednesday, August 5, 7 PM
๐ŸŽต Free and open to the public, no tickets required
๐Ÿ” Food trucks from @pvd_foodtruckevents!
โ›ฑ๏ธ Bring your blanket or lawn chair, and arrive early!
๐Ÿš˜ Pro-tip: use the Find My Car app to make it easier to head out after.

Thank you to presenting partner @rifoundation, and to supporters:
@providenceact
@cityofprovidence
@pvdparks
@klr_cpa 
@washtrust
Due to rain, this evening's Gentle Yoga at the Park with @ocean_state_ellary is canceled โ€“ stay dry, and see you next week! ๐ŸŒง๐ŸŒˆ
Skip a trip to the grocery store and head to the RWP Gateway Center this Saturday, August 1, 9 AM-12 PM, for the @africanallianceofrhodeisland Pop-Up Farmers Market, and support local farmers!

Shop locally grown produce, farm-fresh eggs, and seasonal fruits, and enjoy music from DJ Flip and learn more about community resources. WIC, SFMNP, SNAP (Double Up Food Bucks), Square, and more are accepted.

Can't make it this week? Catch the next one on September 5!
It's a beautiful day for free yoga in the park! Grab your mat and join us for an accessible, inclusive Gentle Yoga session with @ocean_state_ellary today (Monday) at 6 PM in front of the Betsey Williams Cottage at RWP!
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