Tai Chi & Qigong Classes at Pequot Library

Southport, CT – Like the birds flying North after a long winter in the South, Tai Chi & Qigong Classes return to the Great Lawn at Pequot Library, starting on Friday, April 24, 2015, from 9:30am - 10:30am. Participants actively bring harmony and balance to their lives by practicing these soothing movements.

Each class is comprised of classic Tai Chi & Qigong warm-ups, gentle and dynamic flowing movements and guided meditations. Increase flexibility, strength and the immune system; quiet the mind and reduce stress. Learn the benefit of standing meditation for improving sleep and a before-bedtime routine of simple forms and self-massage. Connect with nature on Pequot Library's expansive Great Lawn. No prior experience is required and all ages are welcome. Tea served after practice. The cost is $45 for five sessions, online in advance at pequotlibrary.org, or $10 per drop-in individual session.

Tai Chi & Qigong offer a simple, yet powerful way to relax and take care of yourself physically, spiritually, and emotionally. Tai Chi is a Chinese tradition of gentle, flowing exercise and stretching accompanied by deep breathing, keeping the body in constant motion.

Qigong is the Chinese mind/body art of cultivating, circulating and building energy through physical movement, posture control, and meditation. Trained instructor, Julie Moffat is certified through the Institute of Integral Qigong & Tai Chi. She has studied a variety of Qigong styles and is a member of the National Qigong Association.

The five sessions are on Fridays: April 24; May 1; May 8; May 15; and May 22. Participants are asked to wear comfortable, loose-fitting seasonal outdoor attire as necessary.

Please visit www.pequotlibrary.org to learn more about this vibrant library, educational, arts and cultural institution. All classes and programs are open to everyone. For information: (203) 259-0346 ext. 15. Follow Pequot Library on Facebook and Twitter. Pequot Library Brings Culture to Life!