Healing Within Acupuncture & Wellness Studio

04/28/2026

World Tai Chi/Qi Gong Day is a celebration of global peace and unity. It is a celebration of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Chinese Martial Arts; a celebration of culture, people, and community. Many shared their gifts to make this a memorable community celebration!

THANK YOU to our returning tai chi instructors John Kerschbaum, Sherry Strand, Will Ersland, Nico Van Ostrand, Kahing Li, Paul Ryberg, Mary McDonald, Dr David Teschler, Jane Dicken, Jim Untiedt, and Daniel Dicken.

This year Emily Jacobson joined us from Healing Roots Wellness Center in River Falls. Nikki Strong from Healing Arts MN in Minneapolis and Terry Kolodjski of The School of Shaolin in C**n Rapids also came out to lead.

We were honored to have the HangDemn group from Woodbury join us this year.

Thank you to our Community Partners:
Gondola Romantica
The Bridge Tai Chi Chuan
Resourced and Resilient, LLC
Rising Sun Martial Arts Supply
International Institute of MN

Tshirt Design - Will Ersland
Tshirt Printing - Northbound Creative
Sound and music - Steve Strand
Photos - JL Drone Imagery

Thank you to the Stillwater Public Library for once again allowing us to use their beautiful terrace.

Thank you Kahing Li for sharing his flying dragons.

And finally, a big thank you to Cathy, Marilyn, Sherry, Will, Lauri, and Kara on my Healing Within Studio Team Fabulous and so many in our studio community who do so much, in addition to keeping me sane and on track. You know who you are! 🫶🏼 You guys make everyday an adventure. Thank you for your support and sense of humor!

This Saturday morning kicks off our first Tai Chi by the River of the summer season! There’s a lot more FUN to be had! I’ll see you on the lower platform of Lowell Park 8:45 - 10:00am. All are welcome to follow along or just watch. ~Aimee ☯️💜🌎✊🏼🕊️

04/28/2026

2026 World Tai Chi & Qi Gong Day - Stillwater, MN

World Tai Chi/Qi Gong Day - Stillwater

04/27/2026

While the rain stopped, the bad news was the weather still wasn’t conducive for a drone to take flight. The good news was JL Drone Imagery captured awesome images using a 360 camera.

World Tai Chi & Qi Gong Day - Stillwater began as a simple celebration to bring friends together and have fun. Through the years, it has evolved into a magical community event!

Enjoy the images!


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04/27/2026

04/26/2026

Each year World Tai Chi & Qi Gong Day - Stillwater donates to a global nonprofit organization doing humanitarian work. In past years we’ve donated to support aid to Ukraine, Turkey, and Myanmar.

We collect donations at our event and we donate $2 for each WTCQGD t-shirt sold.

Recent events have thrown Minnesotans on the forefront of humanitarian and mutual aid efforts. This year we’ve experienced unprecedented challenges that have deeply impacted the lives of black and brown immigrants and refugees In Minnesota.

Thanks to the generosity of tai chi enthusiasts, our 2026 World Tai Chi & Qi Gong Day - Stillwater celebration will donate $455 to International Institute of Minnesota. This 501c3 nonprofit is located in St Paul. They provide support, training, and job assistance to new immigrants and refugees.

THANK YOU to all who donated and/or purchased a World Tai Chi & Qi Gong Day tshirt!

iimn.org

04/25/2026

Happy World Tai Chi and Qi Gong Day!

Someone asked, “Will this event go, if it’s raining?”
My answer is, “No, we make it stop raining.”

As we began to move, the drizzling rain stopped. The clouds parted and it was a beautiful morning to practice tai chi outdoors.

It was exciting to have a few new tai chi instructors join us this year. The flying dragons were out for the kids! We had over 100 people practicing tai chi together! I have much more to share, including images from JL Drone Imagery. But first we simply rest.

THANK YOU to all who helped out, practiced, and celebrated with us! More soon…

Photos: taken by a few friends.

World Tai Chi/Qi Gong Day - Stillwater

04/24/2026

World Tai Chi and Qi Gong Day has started!! At 5:00pm CT our time, it was 10am in New Zealand and they’ve begun the practice.

Our community is excited to gather in the practice tomorrow — 10:30am on the terrace of the Stillwater Public Library.

Thank you to our local community partners who help make this a fun and successful community event!

Gondola Romantica
JL Drone Imagery
Resourced and Resilient, LLC
Rising Sun Martial Arts Supply
River Market Coop
International Institute of MN
Stillwater Public Library

World Tai Chi and Qi Gong Day ends at 10:00 - 11:00am in Hawaii, which will be tomorrow 3:00 - 4:00pm our time.

04/24/2026

Whoo hoo Congratulations Liz! Liz completed her three weeks of radiation and after the final one, rang the bell!

You’re an inspiration, Liz! 🌺🌼🌸

“Ringing this bell signifies the completion of your course of treatment and shares the sound of hope with others on the journey.”

Liz’s Yoga 4 Cancer is this Sunday, April 26th at 4:00pm CT, join in-studio or via Zoom. Her online Chair Yoga is Monday at 4:00pm. Both classes are beneficial for anyone also on a cancer journey.

04/23/2026

Pause. Relax. Recharge.

A gentle reminder - Restorative Yoga Workshop is this Sunday, April 26th, 2:00-3:15pm.

All props provided. Everything will be set up for you.

Use your punch card or link in comments to register.

04/23/2026

Cool photo of us on the balcony at the Earth Day Rally captured by Northeast Metro Climate Action! 💚