Page 30 April 2012 World celebration to be hosted by Franciscans By Caroline Hester The global celebration of World T’ai Chi and Qigong Day will be April 28 at the Franciscan Renewal Center in Arcadia. The event celebrates the health bene fi ts of these art forms while appealing for world peace. “This is a world event. It’s spiritual, it brings people together,” Don Fiore said. Fiore and his wife Tori have hosted the event for the past 13 years. All around the world beginning in New Zealand, the day will be celebrated and continue throughout the various time zones. “It’s not a small thing, it’s the whole world doing it,” Fiore said. Fiore has taught T’ai Chi for more than 20 years and said he began doing the art form to relax from the stress he felt from the 30 years he spent in real estate. Soon, it became his full-time job. “By doing T’ai Chi, it is meditation in art form. It promotes relaxation, lessens stress, boosts the immune system, and reduces joint pain,” Fiore said. “There are so many health bene fi ts.” At World T’ai Chi and Qigong Day, instructors from around the Valley will gather and showcase the different forms of each practice. There will be demonstrations with swords and fans, as well as crane dancing led by Tori Fiore. “I will be presenting at least two forms of T’ai Chi,” said Jake Zinn who has taught T’ai Chi in Arcadia since 2004. Zinn said he encourages those who have never heard of T’ai Chi to come out and experience the free event. There are many opportunities to learn, and connect with an instructor in any area, he said. “I hope they’ll learn how easy T’ai Chi is and really how good it feels to practice it,” he said. There also will be different tables set up at the event with acupuncture stations and Chinese medicines. At the end of the event, Tori Fiore will lead a meditation to promote healing and calming of the mind and body. “When we do T’ai Chi, you save a little bit of energy and at the end send it back into the world to hopefully create something positive,” Zinn said. “Many people are mistaken when they consider T’ai Chi martial arts. The message of T’ai Chi is self-defense from the harmful things in life.” The event begins at 9:30 a.m. and is open and free to the public. The Franciscan Renewal Center is at 5802 E. Lincoln Drive. www.girlsworldexpo.com Sunday, April 22 nd 12 noon - 5 pm save date the 5401 N. Scottsdale Rd. Scottsdale, AZ A one day event to inspire girls 11-18 to dream, imagine, & believe in their futures Presented by 3703 East Indian School Phoenix, AZ 85018 602.957.9910 10636 North 71st Way, Suite 7 Scottsdale, AZ 85254 480.222.6050 HOURS: Tuesday 9 am - 8 pm Wednesday 10 am - 8 pm Thursday 11 am - 8 pm Friday and Saturday 9 am - 5 pm salonsandoval.com BSUtJTU
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