“One world, one breath!”
The slogan called upon Zen-seekers to put their body where their spirit is, and join enthusiasts across the globe in taking a tranquil puff when Brooklyn Kung Fu and Tai Chi Academy celebrated World Tai Chi Day last month in Prospect Park.
Martial artists, devotees and plain ol’ passers-by participated in the annual world-wide event at the southwest corner, near 13th Street and Prospect Park West, where instructor Tsyann Hsu led a morning session of the ancient Chinese martial art that uses slow, graceful movements accompanied by deep breathing.
The group began at precisely 10 am to generate life flow known as Qi, and to create a wave of tai chi energy aimed at circling the globe one hour at a time as the day progressed, said Hsu, who also owns the academy.
She added that while it may not have looked as if the group of more than 30 people was “doing much” by standing still, or raising an arm, the movements of the internal Chinese martial art are a master at helping reduce stress and anxiety.
Park-goers were intrigued enough join in, said Hsu, remarking, “It’s nice to have this particular day to promote health, harmony and peace.”
Brooklyn Kung Fu & Tai Chi Academy [8 Windsor Pl. between Seventh and Eighth avenues in Windsor Terrace, (718) 768-7762].
