Move to Make Melbournians More Relaxed

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Federation Square

Media Alert
7.45am Tuesday 16 July 2013
Move to Make Melbournians More Relaxed
Fed Square in Front of Stage

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Tai Chi Australia

Melbournians are being urged to relax and remove tension on their way to work by taking part in Free Tai Chi classes at Fed Square every Tuesday morning from 7.30am to 8.30am.

Tai Chi, the Chinese martial art that promotes health and relaxation is conducted expert instructors from Tai Chi Australia every Tuesday morning in the main square with participants able to watch their activities on the big screen.

Tai Chi, or Taijiquan in Chinese, is an outstanding gem of traditional Chinese culture that is valuable in promoting health, developing combat and self-defence skills, and improving concentration and overall well-being.

Senior Tai Chi students and instructors dressed in pink and blue silk traditional Tai Chi costumes will take part.

The Cost of Stress Nationally
In April, Safe Work Australia released its first report on work-related mental stress and its associated costs based on an analysis of Australian workers' compensation claims data from 2008-09 to 2010-11 finding the loss productivity and absence of workers is costing Australian businesses more than $10 billion per year.

The report also found more professionals make claims for mental stress than any other occupation. A third of these claims are due to work pressure.


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Video of Tai Chi at Federation Square


Tai Chi
Start each week feeling refreshed, rejuvenated and energised with Tai Chi, the Chinese martial art that promotes health and relaxation.
Join expert instructors from Tai Chi Australia for a free class every Tuesday morning.

Fed Square
Every Tuesday, 7.30am - 8.30am
Free - no bookings required

Media Enquiries:
Ron Smith, Corporate Media Communications, Fed Square - Mobile: 0417 329 201