The Fitness Center at Burke is offering a free COPD & Tai Chi Workshop on Dec. 5 for people with COPD. According to the European Respiratory Journal, research has found that Tai Chi may be as beneficial as traditional pulmonary rehabilitation.

This workshop will be presented by Sifu Gene Nelson of Empire Tai Chi, Inc., and will include:

• Seated Tai Chi and Chi Kung Exercises
• Diaphragmatic breathing
• Meditation and visualization for relaxation
• Free illustrated booklets
• Light refreshments.

The workshop will be held at the Burke Rehabilitation Center's Billings Building in the Rosedale Conference Room, 785 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains. For more information or to register, contact info@EmpireTaiChi.com or (914) 803-2632.