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An ancient Chinese exercise for health and relaxation, T’ai Chi is a series of quiet, slow movements, which cultivate the spirit and nurture the body. Glen Echo T’ai Chi offers classes in the Cheng Man-Ch’ing Yang Style Short Form on Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday mornings. Instructors Len and Ellen
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