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In Beginning Zen Shiatsu, we impart the simple ability to be with another human being in a healing context. This class is open to anyone who wants to learn to share this beautiful skill with others. Every time you lay hands on another human, you have an opportunity to express mindfulness and compassion. You have the ability to spark the intrinsic...

Find a comfortable seat or lie down, close your eyes, and allow the frequencies of the singing bowls to support you in finding relaxation, rejuvenation, and release.  No special skills, abilities, or beliefs are required. Bring a yoga mat if you want to lie down. 

The Yoga Flow series combines movement linked to the breath, working your body while engaging your mind. If you already have some yoga experience, you will find this course to be moderately challenging as you transition smoothly through sequences designed to increase health and vitality.  When the weather permits, class may be held outdoors....

The Yoga Flow series combines movement linked to the breath, working your body while engaging your mind. If you have already taken Beginner Flow, or have comparable experience, you will find this course to be a more exhilarating, challenging Flow series where you can develop stamina and build strength.  Bring a yoga mat. When the weather permits,...

A more modern form of tai chi, Sun-Style is known for flowing movements and gentle postures. This class level is best for experienced students who have previously taken tai chi classes at the Garden and are familiar with the basic Sun form. This class will be held inside the Regenstein Center.

A more modern form of tai chi, Sun-Style is known for flowing movements and gentle postures. This class level is best for students new to tai chi or the Sun form, or if you would like to refresh your practice. This class will be held inside the Regenstein Center.

Tai chi from the Yang style is a beautiful, slow-moving meditation in motion. Move through a selection from the 24 forms and some qi gong. Class level is best for experienced students who have previously taken tai chi classes at the Garden and are familiar with the basic Yang form. This class will be held inside the Regenstein Center.

Experience a gong sound healing that also helps your brain reach deep relaxation. Specifically, enter into the delta and theta brain wave states which are the slowest brain waves in humans. This enables you to enter into a meditative state of deep relaxation. The sound frequencies surpass the intellectual part of the brain and travel to the core...

Kick up your heels with SALSArobics®. Get fit moving through the Garden and learning footwork to traditional sounds from Latin America. Practice indoors and outdoors with varying activities designed to strengthen and condition your whole body at your own pace. Suitable for all fitness levels. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Dress for the weather....

Exercising in green space stimulates your mind and body, providing benefits a gym could never surpass. Build endurance, work on postural alignment, gain core strength, increase cardiovascular capacity, and improve balance. Suitable for all fitness levels. Wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes. Dress for the weather. This class may be taken multiple...