World T'ai Chi & Qigong Day 2026
Opening of the QilinGong Centre
with Qigong Master Lin Kai Ting
One World … One Breath
RĆ¢Čnov, April 25ā26, 2026
AN EVENT WITH DOUBLE SIGNIFICANCE
World Tāai Chi & Qigong Day has a special meaning this year in Romania. It is marked by the opening of a new place dedicated to practice, learning, and transformation within the QilinGong school.
On this special occasion, between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM, Master Lin Kai Ting himself will be present in RĆ¢Čnov, on the valley of GlÄjerie river, where the QilinGong Center will be opened.
From here, he will lead a special Qigong practice both for those present and for all his students around the world.
It is a moment of beginning, one we experience together ā through practice, breath, and connection.
Join us! When you leave, you will be full of joy, calm, more present and with much more energy.
- Date: April 25ā26, 2026
- Location: RĆ¢Čnov, Str. GlÄjerie - RĆ¢ul Mare nr. 459
- Participation: open to everyone (beginners & advanced)
- Participation is free
A GLOBAL COMMUNITY
A new wave of qi will surround the Earth.
All around the world, Tāai Chi and Qigong will be practiced – each in its own way, each school in its own style. The practice will take place between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM, in every country according to its local time zone.
Thus, over the course of 24 hours, our planet will be bathed in a vast ocean of qi.
Come join us! Letās be united in thought, in one long breath of the Earth.
xi qi ā hu qi
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The practice is led by Qigong Master Lin Kai Ting
The event is guided by Master Lin Kai Ting, founder of the QilinGong school and one of those who carry these practices forward in a form that is both authentic and accessible to the modern individual.
He works with practitioners from all over the world. He has direct experience in teaching Qigong both to complete beginners and to advanced students. He combines tradition with a clear and practical approach, offering participants not just movement, but a deeper understanding of energy, breath, and presence.
His presence brings a unique dimension to this eventāone of authenticity, depth, and conscious guidance.
WHAT IS WORLD TāAI CHI & QIGONG DAY
On April 25, 2026, people around the world celebrate the 28th edition of World Tāai Chi & Qigong Dayāa global event dedicated to health, harmony, and awareness through practice.
Officially recognized in 2002 by the World Health Organization as part of the āMovement for Healthā initiative, this day brings together practitioners from over 80 countries.
The event takes place every year on the last Saturday of April. It begins in New Zealand at 10:00 AM (local time), then moves across Oceania, Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, and South America, with activities in over 80 countries, concluding in Hawaii nearly a full day after it begins.
In this way, people all around the world – both practitioners and beginners – connect in a continuous global flow, contributing to a shared moment of harmony, health, connection, and peace.
In Romania, the event reaches its 25th edition in 2026, organized by the National Qigong Federation together with communities from multiple cities.
The purpose of this day is to bring Qigong closer to people and to offer direct access to the practice – in a simple, open, and authentic way.
As Master Lin Kai Ting says:
āQigong is Chinese, but it belongs to all humanity.ā
WHY PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD PRACTICE IT
Originating in China over 7,000 years ago, Qigong can be defined as a system of practices aimed at:
- strengthening the body
- increasing vitality
- achieving optimal health
- promoting longevity
- developing latent abilities
Qigong practice includes a wide variety of techniques – static postures or dynamic exercises, with smooth and harmonious body movements, combined with specific breathing methods and mental focus.
PROVEN HEALTH BENEFITS
Both Qigong and Tāai Chi are traditional practices supported by modern research.
They share the same roots and fundamental principles, based on mindful movement, breathing, and inner balance.
Tāai Chi is often described as a more complex form of āQigong in motion,ā which is why many scientific studies analyze their benefits together.
For the mind
reduce stress and anxiety
improve mental clarity
For the body
increase flexibility and mobility
improve balance and coordination
For overall health
help regulate blood pressure
support the immune system
improve quality of life
Studies conducted by institutions such as Harvard Medical School and research published by the National Institutes of Health confirm the benefits of these practices.
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EXPERIENCE QIGONG IN RĆČNOV
Imagineā¦
Fresh mountain air.
Silence.
People gathered together, breathing in the same rhythm.
At the RĆ¢Čnov event, the practice focuses on Qigong.
You will receive a deep and accessible experience, regardless of your level.
You donāt need to know anything beforehand.
Just come.
- Date: April 25ā26, 2026
- Participation: open to everyone (beginners & advanced)
- Participation is free
EVENT SCHEDULE
Two days where practice, nature, and community blend into a complete experience.
Saturday, April 25Ā
8:00ā10:00 Guest arrival
(We kindly ask that you arrive 10ā15 minutes before 10:00 not to disturb the practice.)
10:00ā12:00 Qigong practice guided by Master Lin Kai Ting
12:30ā13:30
ā¢ Qigong demonstrations (possibly a childrenās demo)
ā¢ Shuai Shou + Infinite Heart with the Master
14:30ā16:00 Lunch
* For those interested, we will have a menu (soup + main course) prepared by a licensed chef. The cost of the menu will be approximately 60 lei.
17:00ā18:00
ā¢ Activities for children of all ages
18:00 Campfire
Sunday, April 26
8:00ā9:30 Qigong practice
9:30ā11:30 Breakfast (at your own expense)
11:30ā13:30 Conference with the Master (Questions and Answers)
16:00 Walking Qigong on the mountain trails ā optional
WHERE TO FIND US
We meet in a quiet and natural setting in RĆ¢Čnov, in a space suitable for both practice and relaxation.
The exact location is indicated on the map and is near Casa VĆ¢nÄtorului. Once you arrive in the area, the meeting point will be easy to find.
Event details:
- Date: April 25ā26, 2026
- Time: 10:00 AM
- Location: RĆ¢Čnov, Str. GlÄjerie - RĆ¢ul Mare nr. 459
- Participation: open to everyone (beginners & advanced)
- Participation is free