The city’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts department will offer an eight-week session of t’ai chi chih classes beginning at 3:30 p.m. Jan. 11 at the Harvest House, 205 Kenilworth Road. Cost is $70 for the eight-week session, with a minimum of five students required. A free introductory workshop will be held at 3:30 p.m. Jan 4 at Harvest House.
T’ai chi chih is a moving meditation made up of 19 easy-to-learn movements. It differs somewhat from classic t’ai chi (a martial art), yet offers the same benefits of stress reduction, better balance and flexibility.
To learn more or register, contact 350-2051 or harvesth@ashevillenc.gov.