World Tai Chi Day 2010 World Tai Chi Day 2010 Saturday, April 24 10:00am-12:00pm  This is a relay of special events to celebrate World Tai Chi Day which will begin in New Zealand and end 24 hours later in Hawaii, creating a "wave of healing energy" to encircle the globe. The annual World Tai Chi Day is officially recognized by the United Nations World Health Organization and aims to promote and educate the world to the benefits of practicing Tai Chi.Research has shown that the relaxed, slow, graceful, balanced, and coordinated movements of Tai Chi can increase the flow of Chi (energy), reduce anxiety, depression, and chronic pain conditions. It can boost the immune system, improve respiratory function, burn calories, dramatically improve balance, improve cardiovascular benefit, provide powerful stress management tools, and slow aspects of the  aging process. This year World Tai Chi Day in Howell will be held on Saturday, April 24, at the Bennett Recreation Center on the front lawn. The morning program will include free demonstrations and lessons from Paul    Christensen who has 26 years of martial arts experience and over 12 years of teaching Tai Chi.Site: Bennett Recreation Center FREE