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Celebrate the Inaugural International Lou Reed Tai Chi Day with Meditation and Tai Chi Demonstrations

Late Brooklyn-born musician Lou Reed studied Tai Chi for 30 years and was a passionate advocate for the practice to promote mental and physical well-being. Ren Guang Yi, Reed’s teacher for 12 years, and other teachers from different disciplines will lead a morning meditation in Central Library’s Grand Lobby followed by demonstrations and classes that represent many forms of Tai Chi. No experience is necessary to participate, in keeping with Reed’s belief that everyone can benefit from the Chinese martial art. In the week leading up to the event, patrons can also view Reed’s library of Tai Chi books, video clips and some of his weapons.

The Lou Reed Tai Chi Day celebration continues in the evening at the Prospect Park bandshell as part of Celebrate Brooklyn! with a demonstration by Master Ren, accompanied by a live performance of Reed’s drone music, followed by a screening of Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon.











When: Sat., Aug. 3, 2019 at 8:30 am - 11:00 am
Where: Brooklyn Public Library - Central Library
10 Grand Army Plaza
718-230-2100
Price: Free
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Late Brooklyn-born musician Lou Reed studied Tai Chi for 30 years and was a passionate advocate for the practice to promote mental and physical well-being. Ren Guang Yi, Reed’s teacher for 12 years, and other teachers from different disciplines will lead a morning meditation in Central Library’s Grand Lobby followed by demonstrations and classes that represent many forms of Tai Chi. No experience is necessary to participate, in keeping with Reed’s belief that everyone can benefit from the Chinese martial art. In the week leading up to the event, patrons can also view Reed’s library of Tai Chi books, video clips and some of his weapons.

The Lou Reed Tai Chi Day celebration continues in the evening at the Prospect Park bandshell as part of Celebrate Brooklyn! with a demonstration by Master Ren, accompanied by a live performance of Reed’s drone music, followed by a screening of Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon.

Buy tickets/get more info now